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Iowa · Acute Care
Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center
According to PlainHospital's CMS star-rating ranking (CMS Hospital Compare overall stars), Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center ranks #1097 of 3182 rated US hospitals by overall star rating (highest = #1).
- 4★
- CMS overall rating
- Top 42%
- national star rank
- #1097 of 3182
- Corpus placement
- 20
- Quality measures
- 6
- Infection types
Data currency: Hospital quality, safety, and patient-experience measures from the CMS Care Compare program (published quarterly), last refreshed May 2026. See our methodology for source dates. Spot a figure that looks wrong? Report a correction.
1221 South Gear Avenue, West Burlington, IA 52655 · Des Moines County · (319) 768-1000
The verdict
According to PlainHospital's CMS star-rating ranking (CMS Hospital Compare overall stars), Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center ranks #1097 of 3182 rated US hospitals by overall star rating (highest = #1). That corpus rank reflects an above-median CMS star rating nationally, with 2 quality measures beating the national benchmark (1 worse).
- Top 42%
- CMS star rating vs 3,182 rated US hospitals
- #1097 of 3182
- rated-hospital corpus placement
- 2
- measures better than national of 24 compared
- Yes
- emergency department on site
Since the last CMS release
CMS raised this hospital from 2 to 4 stars between its May 2026 and August 2026 releases, a gain of 2.
CMS replaces its file at each release rather than publishing a changelog, so this comparison exists only because the earlier release is kept on file. See what changed nationally.
Where Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center sits among rated US hospitals
4 Higher than most higher than 58% of 3,182 rated hospitals
CMS star rating (1–5 stars), bucketed by value
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Source CMS Hospital Compare, overall hospital rating · 2026-08-14
Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center vs. Iowa and the nation
- Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center
Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center
4 stars
- Iowa avg
Iowa state average
3.2 stars
- US avg
National average
3.2 stars
What this shows At 4 stars, Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center rates above the Iowa average of 3.2 and above the national average of 3.2.
Type
Acute Care Hospitals
Ownership
Voluntary non-profit - Private
Emergency Services
Yes
Birthing Friendly
Yes
Patient Experience
17
HCAHPS domains
Infection Types
6
CDC NHSN
CMS Overall Star Rating 80.0%
4 of 5 stars
Star-band quality profile for Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center
Mortality 7 measures
Safety of care 7 measures
Readmission 10 measures
Better than national Same as national Worse than national
Quality Measures
| Measure | Score | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| Abdominopelvic accidental puncture or laceration rate | 1.14 | Same as National |
| CMS Medicare PSI 90: Patient safety and adverse events composite | 1.53 | Worse than National |
| Death rate among surgical inpatients with serious treatable complications | 190.89 | Same as National |
| Death rate for CABG surgery patients | N/A | Not Available |
| Death rate for COPD patients | 7.1 | Same as National |
| Death rate for heart attack patients | 12.2 | Same as National |
| Death rate for heart failure patients | 14.1 | Same as National |
| Death rate for pneumonia patients | 16.2 | Same as National |
| Death rate for stroke patients | 14.5 | Same as National |
| Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Risk Standardized Mortality Rate | 4 | Same as National |
| Iatrogenic pneumothorax rate | 0.18 | Same as National |
| In-hospital fall-associated fracture rate | 0.28 | Same as National |
| Perioperative pulmonary embolism or deep vein thrombosis rate | 5.18 | Same as National |
| Postoperative acute kidney injury requiring dialysis rate | 2 | Same as National |
| Postoperative hemorrhage or hematoma rate | 2.31 | Same as National |
Patient Experience (HCAHPS)
Experience profile vs. the national average
Source: CMS Hospital Compare, HCAHPS patient survey star ratings.
| Survey Question | Star Rating |
|---|---|
| Cleanliness - linear mean score | N/A |
| Cleanliness - star rating | 3 |
| Communication about medicines - linear mean score | N/A |
| Communication about medicines - star rating | 2 |
| Discharge information - linear mean score | N/A |
| Discharge information - star rating | 3 |
| Doctor communication - linear mean score | N/A |
| Doctor communication - star rating | 2 |
| Nurse communication - linear mean score | N/A |
| Nurse communication - star rating | 2 |
| Overall hospital rating - linear mean score | N/A |
| Overall hospital rating - star rating | 2 |
| Quietness - linear mean score | N/A |
| Quietness - star rating | 3 |
| Recommend hospital - linear mean score | N/A |
| Recommend hospital - star rating | 2 |
| Summary star rating | 2 |
Safety & Infections
| Measure | Score | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards) | 0.22 | Same as National |
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards) | 1.318 | Same as National |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff) | 0.179 | Better than National |
| MRSA Bacteremia | 0.802 | Same as National |
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy | N/A | Not Available |
| SSI - Colon Surgery | 0.958 | Same as National |
Staffing & Spending
Unplanned Visits & Readmissions
| Measure | Score | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| Acute Myocardial Infarction (AMI) 30-Day Readmission Rate | 12.7 | Same as National |
| Heart failure (HF) 30-Day Readmission Rate | 19.4 | Same as National |
| Hospital return days for heart attack patients | -6.5 | Average Days per 100 Discharges |
| Hospital return days for heart failure patients | 9.6 | Average Days per 100 Discharges |
| Hospital return days for pneumonia patients | -1.5 | Average Days per 100 Discharges |
| Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Readmission Measure (HWR) | 13.4 | Better than National |
| Pneumonia (PN) 30-Day Readmission Rate | 14.9 | Same as National |
| Rate of emergency department (ED) visits for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapy | 6.1 | Same as National |
| Rate of inpatient admissions for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapy | 10 | Same as National |
| Rate of readmission after hip/knee replacement | 5.3 | Same as National |
| Rate of readmission for CABG | N/A | Not Available |
| Rate of readmission for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients | 16.7 | Same as National |
| Rate of unplanned hospital visits after colonoscopy (per 1,000 colonoscopies) | 12.9 | Same as National |
| Ratio of unplanned hospital visits after hospital outpatient surgery | 1.2 | Same as National |
Medicare Spending
| Measure | Score |
|---|---|
| Medicare hospital spending per patient (Medicare Spending per Beneficiary) | 0.93 (Below average) |
Maternal Health
CMS maternal-care measures reported for this facility. The Hospital Compare maternal extract lists measure names and reporting windows; it does not publish numeric scores or sample sizes in the corpus we ingest, so those columns are omitted rather than filled with N/A.
| Measure |
|---|
| Cesarean Birth |
| Maternal Morbidity Structural Measure |
| Risk Adjusted Severe Obstetric Complications (All) |
| Risk Adjusted Severe Obstetric Complications (excluding blood-transfusion-only cases) |
Nationwide hospitals with similar CMS profiles
Peer sets for Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center outside Iowa, keyed first to the high CMS star band.
Similar CMS star rating
Nearest overall stars outside IA (4/5 here).
Similar mortality outcomes
Nearest mortality measures rated better than national, outside IA (0 better here).
Nearby Hospitals in Iowa
Other Medicare-certified hospitals in Iowa.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How does Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center compare to other hospitals on CMS star rating?
According to PlainHospital's CMS star-rating ranking, Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center ranks #1097 of 3182 rated US hospitals (high-band tercile among 3,182 rated facilities). Sort basis: star_rating DESC - see /methodology#corpus-placement.
What is the CMS star rating for Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center?
Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center has an overall CMS star rating of 4 out of 5 (high-band), above the 3.2-star national average.
How does Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center perform on quality measures?
2 of 24 compared mortality, safety, and readmission measures rate better than the national average at Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center; 1 rate worse.
What do patients say about Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center?
Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center reports 17 HCAHPS patient-experience domain scores. Star ratings range from 2 to 3 out of 5.
What are the infection rates at Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center?
Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center tracks 6 healthcare-associated infection types (CDC NHSN). 1 are better than the national benchmark, 0 are worse, and 4 are at the national average.
Does Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center have emergency services?
Yes, Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center provides emergency services.
What type of hospital is Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center?
Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center is a Acute Care Hospitals facility with Voluntary non-profit - Private ownership, located in West Burlington, IA. This facility has received the CMS Birthing-Friendly designation.
How much does Medicare spend at Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center?
1 Medicare spending category is on file for Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center, per episode vs. the national median.
Does Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center offer maternal health services?
Yes, Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center reports 4 maternal health measures. This facility has been designated as Birthing-Friendly by CMS.