Hospitals in Iowa
118 Medicare-certified hospitals in Iowa.
What the Data Shows About Hospitals in Iowa
Iowa has 118 Medicare-certified hospitals tracked by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Hospital Compare program. Of these, 112 facilities operate an emergency department, an important signal for communities that rely on nearby acute-care access. The statewide average CMS overall star rating is 3 out of 5, calculated across hospitals with enough reporting volume to generate a composite rating.
At the top of the quality distribution, 2 hospitals have earned the highest 5-star CMS overall rating in Iowa. The single highest-rated facility in the state registry is IOWA CITY VA MEDICAL CENTER in IOWA CITY, currently listed at 5/5 stars. Star ratings are composite scores built from mortality, safety of care, readmission, patient experience (HCAHPS), and timely & effective care domains, so a single number conceals meaningful per-domain variation that matters for specific procedures.
Showing 50 of 118 hospitals on this page (page 1 of 3). Hospital quality varies materially within a state — urban academic centers, rural critical-access hospitals, and specialty facilities report against different baselines, so comparing individual facility profiles before choosing planned care is more useful than relying on the statewide average alone. All figures reflect the CMS Hospital Compare release from , and nothing on this page is medical advice — consult a qualified clinician before making care decisions.
Top-Rated in Iowa
Highest CMS star ratings among Medicare-certified hospitals in Iowa.
IOWA CITY VA MEDICAL CENTER
5IOWA CITY, IA
Acute Care - Veterans Administration
MERCYONE DUBUQUE MEDICAL CENTER
5DUBUQUE, IA
Acute Care Hospitals
CASS COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
4ATLANTIC, IA
Critical Access Hospitals
CLARINDA REGIONAL HEALTH CENTER
4CLARINDA, IA
Critical Access Hospitals
FINLEY HOSPITAL
4DUBUQUE, IA
Acute Care Hospitals
GREATER REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
4CRESTON, IA
Critical Access Hospitals
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Hospital Quality in Iowa
Iowa has 118 Medicare-certified hospitals tracked by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Of these, 2 have earned the highest 5-star overall quality rating, reflecting strong performance across mortality, safety of care, readmission rates, patient experience, and timely and effective care measures.
The average CMS star rating across Iowa hospitals is 3. 112 facilities have emergency departments, an important factor for communities that depend on nearby acute care. Hospital quality can vary significantly within a state, so comparing individual facility ratings before choosing care is recommended.
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