Albert Lea & Austin is rated 4-stars from Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Star Ratings

Overall Hospital Quality Star Rating

Mayo Clinic Health System in Albert Lea earned the four-star rating. CMS measures the broad categories of mortality, safety of care, readmission, patient experience, and timely and effective care.

Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (HCAHPS) Star Rating

Mayo Clinic Health System in Albert Lea is recognized as a four-star hospital based on data from patient experience surveys. Hospitals receive ratings of 1 to 5 stars, with 5-stars being the highest score. HCAHPS star ratings help consumers choose highly rated hospitals in their area. 

The Joint Commission

The Joint Commission evaluates and accredits health care organizations and programs in the United States.

The Joint Commission standards set performance expectations that affect the safety and quality of patient care. Its accreditation process evaluates an organization's compliance with these standards and other accreditation requirements.

See accreditation report for Mayo Clinic Health System - Albert Lea and Austin.

You may also contact The Joint Commission for patient safety concerns, or you can write to:

The Joint Commission 
Office of Quality and Patient Safety
The Joint Commission
One Renaissance Boulevard
Oakbrook Terrace, IL 60181
630-792-5636 (fax)