Acute care hospital in Cedar Rapids, IA

St Lukes Hospital

1026 A Ave NE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52402 · (319) 369-7211

★★★★★4
Above average
CMS overall hospital star rating
  • Patient survey★★★★★4

Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data

St Lukes Hospital at a glance

St Lukes Hospital is a non-profit acute care hospital in Cedar Rapids, Iowa (Linn County).

CMS gives it 4 out of 5 stars on its overall hospital star rating, better than the Iowa average of 3.2.

79% of surveyed patients said they would definitely recommend the hospital (national average 71.2%).

Emergency patients sent home typically spent 166 minutes in the ER, worse than the Iowa median of 127 minutes.

Across CMS mortality, safety and readmission measures, it performed better than the national rate on 4 and worse on 1.

Facility details

Type
Acute care hospital
Ownership
Voluntary Non-Profit - Private
Emergency services
Yes
Birthing-friendly designation
Yes
County
Linn County
CMS Certification Number
160045

How CMS scored this hospital

Number of measures in each group where the hospital was better, no different, or worse than the national rate.

Measure groupBetterNo differentWorse
Mortality (death rates)170
Safety of care250
Readmissions171

Ratings

MeasureThis facilityIowa avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Overall hospital star rating ⓘ (higher is better)4 / 53.2 / 53.2 / 5Better

Patient survey

This facility78%Iowa average77.7%U.S. average71.7%
Patients who rated the hospital 9 or 10 out of 10: this facility vs. Iowa and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityIowa avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Patient survey summary rating ⓘ (higher is better)4 / 53.7 / 53.3 / 5Better
Patients who rated the hospital 9 or 10 out of 10 (higher is better)78%77.7%71.7%Better
Patients who would definitely recommend the hospital (higher is better)79%75.8%71.2%Better
Nurse communication (higher is better)4 / 53.7 / 53.4 / 5Better
Doctor communication (higher is better)4 / 53.5 / 53.1 / 5Better
Communication about medicines (higher is better)2 / 53 / 52.7 / 5Worse
Discharge information (higher is better)4 / 53.9 / 53.3 / 5Better
Cleanliness (higher is better)4 / 53.7 / 53.4 / 5Better
Quietness at night (higher is better)4 / 53.7 / 53.3 / 5Better
Completed patient surveys578275611

Emergency room

This facility166 minIowa average127 minU.S. average157 min
Median time in the ER before leaving: this facility vs. Iowa and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityIowa avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Median time in the ER before leaving ⓘ (lower is better)166 min127 min157 minWorse
Patients who left the ER before being seen (lower is better)3%1.3%1.7%Worse
Emergency department volumehigh

Timely care

This facility70%Iowa average62.5%U.S. average63.8%
Appropriate care for severe sepsis and septic shock: this facility vs. Iowa and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityIowa avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Appropriate care for severe sepsis and septic shock (higher is better)70%62.5%63.8%Better
Healthcare workers given a flu vaccine (higher is better)89%78.8%74.5%Better

Death rates (30-day)

This facility10.5%Iowa average12.2%U.S. average11.8%
Death rate for heart attack patients: this facility vs. Iowa and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityIowa avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Death rate for heart attack patients (lower is better)10.5%12.2%11.8%Better
Death rate for heart failure patients (lower is better)10.2%13%11.1%Better
Death rate for pneumonia patients (lower is better)13.8%16.4%15.3%Better
Death rate for stroke patients (lower is better)10.2%11.3%12.1%Better
Death rate for COPD patients (lower is better)9.3%9.5%8.6%Worse
Death rate for heart bypass surgery patients (lower is better)2.2%2.7%2.4%Better

Readmissions (30-day)

This facility15.3%Iowa average14.3%U.S. average14.4%
Readmission rate after heart attack: this facility vs. Iowa and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityIowa avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Readmission rate after heart attack (lower is better)15.3%14.3%14.4%Worse
Readmission rate after heart failure (lower is better)21.1%21.2%21.4%Average
Readmission rate after pneumonia (lower is better)16.8%17%17.3%Average
Readmission rate after COPD (lower is better)19.6%19.7%19.9%Average
Readmission rate after hip/knee replacement (lower is better)5.7%5.7%5.8%Average
Readmission rate after heart bypass surgery (lower is better)12%10.6%11.1%Worse

Safety & infections

This facility3.5%Iowa average4.3%U.S. average4.2%
Complication rate for hip/knee replacement: this facility vs. Iowa and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityIowa avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Complication rate for hip/knee replacement (lower is better)3.5%4.3%4.2%Better
Serious complications (patient safety composite) (lower is better)1.231.091.00Average
Central line bloodstream infections (CLABSI) ⓘ (lower is better)0.330.630.58Average
Catheter-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTI) (lower is better)0.510.500.48Average
Surgical site infections after colon surgery (lower is better)0.330.920.80Average
MRSA bloodstream infections (lower is better)0.000.650.68Better
C. difficile intestinal infections (lower is better)0.380.430.36Better

Other hospitals near St Lukes Hospital

  1. Mercy Medical Center - Cedar Rapids

    701 10th Street SE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52403 · 6.3 mi

    Acute Care Hospitals · Non-profit

    ★★★★★4Above average
  2. Jones Regional Medical Center

    1795 Highway 64 East, Anamosa, IA 52205 · 20 mi

    Critical Access Hospitals · Non-profit

    ★★★★★4Above average
  3. Virginia Gay Hospital

    502 North 9th Avenue, Vinton, IA 52349 · 20.7 mi

    Critical Access Hospitals · Non-profit

    ★★★★★4Above average
  4. University of Iowa Health Care Medical Center Down

    500 E Market Street, Iowa City, IA 52245 · 25.4 mi

    Acute Care Hospitals · Non-profit

    ★★★★★4Above average
  5. University of Iowa Hospital & Clinics

    200 Hawkins Drive, Iowa City, IA 52242 · 25.6 mi

    Acute Care Hospitals · Government

    ★★★★★2Below average
  6. Iowa City VA Medical Center

    601 Highway 6 West, Iowa City, IA 52246 · 26.1 mi

    Acute Care - Veterans Administration · Government

    ★★★★★5Much above average

All hospitals in Cedar Rapids, IA · Compare side by side

Frequently asked questions

What is St Lukes Hospital's rating?

St Lukes Hospital has 4 out of 5 stars on the CMS overall hospital star rating. The average for Iowa hospitals is 3.2 stars.

How long is the ER wait at St Lukes Hospital?

Patients treated and sent home from the emergency department spent a median of 166 minutes there, from arrival to departure. The Iowa median is 127 minutes.

Does St Lukes Hospital have an emergency room?

Yes. CMS lists it as providing emergency services.

Where is St Lukes Hospital and how do I contact it?

St Lukes Hospital is at 1026 A Ave NE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52402. Phone: (319) 369-7211.

About this data

Ratings and measures come from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. They're based on state inspections, patient surveys and facility reports, and they describe the past. Facilities change, so visit in person and confirm details directly. About our data · Spotted an error? Let us know.