Acute care hospital in Grinnell, IA
Grinnell Regional Medical Center
210 Fourth Avenue, Grinnell, IA 50112 · (641) 236-7511
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
Grinnell Regional Medical Center at a glance
Grinnell Regional Medical Center is a non-profit acute care hospital in Grinnell, Iowa (Poweshiek County).
CMS gives it 2 out of 5 stars on its overall hospital star rating, worse than the Iowa average of 3.2.
71% of surveyed patients said they would definitely recommend the hospital (national average 71.2%).
Emergency patients sent home typically spent 112 minutes in the ER, better than the Iowa median of 127 minutes.
Facility details
- Type
- Acute care hospital
- Ownership
- Voluntary Non-Profit - Private
- Emergency services
- Yes
- Birthing-friendly designation
- Yes
- County
- Poweshiek County
- CMS Certification Number
- 160147
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 group | Better | No different | Worse |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mortality (death rates) | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Safety of care | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Readmissions | 0 | 6 | 0 |
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Iowa avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall hospital star rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 2 / 5 | 3.2 / 5 | 3.2 / 5 | Worse |
Patient survey
| Measure | This facility | Iowa avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patient survey summary rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3.7 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Better |
| Patients who rated the hospital 9 or 10 out of 10 (higher is better) | 72% | 77.7% | 71.7% | Average |
| Patients who would definitely recommend the hospital (higher is better) | 71% | 75.8% | 71.2% | Average |
| Nurse communication (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3.7 / 5 | 3.4 / 5 | Better |
| Doctor communication (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3.5 / 5 | 3.1 / 5 | Better |
| Communication about medicines (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3 / 5 | 2.7 / 5 | Better |
| Discharge information (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 3.9 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Average |
| Cleanliness (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3.7 / 5 | 3.4 / 5 | Better |
| Quietness at night (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3.7 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Better |
| Completed patient surveys | 249 | 275 | 611 |
Emergency room
| Measure | This facility | Iowa avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median time in the ER before leaving ⓘ (lower is better) | 112 min | 127 min | 157 min | Better |
| Patients who left the ER before being seen (lower is better) | 1% | 1.3% | 1.7% | Better |
| Emergency department volume | low |
Timely care
| Measure | This facility | Iowa avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Appropriate care for severe sepsis and septic shock (higher is better) | 62% | 62.5% | 63.8% | Average |
| Healthcare workers given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 83% | 78.8% | 74.5% | Better |
Death rates (30-day)
| Measure | This facility | Iowa avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Death rate for heart failure patients (lower is better) | 13.9% | 13% | 11.1% | Worse |
| Death rate for pneumonia patients (lower is better) | 14% | 16.4% | 15.3% | Better |
| Death rate for stroke patients (lower is better) | 9.9% | 11.3% | 12.1% | Better |
| Death rate for COPD patients (lower is better) | 7.7% | 9.5% | 8.6% | Better |
Readmissions (30-day)
| Measure | This facility | Iowa avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readmission rate after heart failure (lower is better) | 21.9% | 21.2% | 21.4% | Average |
| Readmission rate after pneumonia (lower is better) | 16.7% | 17% | 17.3% | Average |
| Readmission rate after COPD (lower is better) | 19.4% | 19.7% | 19.9% | Average |
Safety & infections
| Measure | This facility | Iowa avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Serious complications (patient safety composite) (lower is better) | 1.07 | 1.09 | 1.00 | Average |
| C. difficile intestinal infections (lower is better) | 1.38 | 0.43 | 0.36 | Average |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Grinnell Regional Medical Center's rating?
Grinnell Regional Medical Center has 2 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 Grinnell Regional Medical Center?
Patients treated and sent home from the emergency department spent a median of 112 minutes there, from arrival to departure. The Iowa median is 127 minutes.
Does Grinnell Regional Medical Center have an emergency room?
Yes. CMS lists it as providing emergency services.
Where is Grinnell Regional Medical Center and how do I contact it?
Grinnell Regional Medical Center is at 210 Fourth Avenue, Grinnell, IA 50112. Phone: (641) 236-7511.
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.