Critical access hospital in Clarion, IA
Iowa Specialty Hospital - Clarion
1316 South Main Street, Clarion, IA 50525 · (515) 532-2811
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
Iowa Specialty Hospital - Clarion at a glance
Iowa Specialty Hospital - Clarion is a government critical access hospital in Clarion, Iowa (Wright County).
CMS has not published a overall hospital star rating for this hospital, usually because it has too little recent data.
83% of surveyed patients said they would definitely recommend the hospital (national average 71.2%).
Emergency patients sent home typically spent 108 minutes in the ER, better than the Iowa median of 127 minutes.
Facility details
- Type
- Critical access hospital
- Ownership
- Government - Local
- Emergency services
- Yes
- Birthing-friendly designation
- Yes
- County
- Wright County
- CMS Certification Number
- 161302
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 | 2 | 0 |
| Safety of care | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Readmissions | 0 | 3 | 0 |
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) | 83% | 77.7% | 71.7% | Better |
| Patients who would definitely recommend the hospital (higher is better) | 83% | 75.8% | 71.2% | Better |
| 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) | 4 / 5 | 3.9 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Better |
| 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 | 296 | 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) | 108 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. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Healthcare workers given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 79% | 78.8% | 74.5% | Better |
Death rates (30-day)
| Measure | This facility | Iowa avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Death rate for pneumonia patients (lower is better) | 20% | 16.4% | 15.3% | Worse |
Readmissions (30-day)
| Measure | This facility | Iowa avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readmission rate after hip/knee replacement (lower is better) | 5.3% | 5.7% | 5.8% | Better |
Safety & infections
| Measure | This facility | Iowa avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Complication rate for hip/knee replacement (lower is better) | 3.6% | 4.3% | 4.2% | Better |
| C. difficile intestinal infections (lower is better) | 0.00 | 0.43 | 0.36 | Average |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Iowa Specialty Hospital - Clarion's rating?
CMS has not published a star rating for Iowa Specialty Hospital - Clarion. This usually means there is not enough recent data.
How long is the ER wait at Iowa Specialty Hospital - Clarion?
Patients treated and sent home from the emergency department spent a median of 108 minutes there, from arrival to departure. The Iowa median is 127 minutes.
Does Iowa Specialty Hospital - Clarion have an emergency room?
Yes. CMS lists it as providing emergency services.
Where is Iowa Specialty Hospital - Clarion and how do I contact it?
Iowa Specialty Hospital - Clarion is at 1316 South Main Street, Clarion, IA 50525. Phone: (515) 532-2811.
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.