Critical access hospital in Britt, IA
Hancock County Health System
532 1st St NW, Britt, IA 50423 · (641) 843-5000
CMS overall hospital star rating
- Patient surveyNot rated
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
Hancock County Health System at a glance
Hancock County Health System is a government critical access hospital in Britt, Iowa (Hancock County).
CMS has not published a overall hospital star rating for this hospital, usually because it has too little recent data.
89% of surveyed patients said they would definitely recommend the hospital (national average 71.2%).
Emergency patients sent home typically spent 113 minutes in the ER, better than the Iowa median of 127 minutes.
Facility details
- Type
- Critical access hospital
- Ownership
- Government - Local
- Emergency services
- Yes
- County
- Hancock County
- CMS Certification Number
- 161307
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 | — | — | — |
| Readmissions | 0 | 3 | 0 |
Patient survey
| Measure | This facility | Iowa avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patients who rated the hospital 9 or 10 out of 10 (higher is better) | 93% | 77.7% | 71.7% | Better |
| Patients who would definitely recommend the hospital (higher is better) | 89% | 75.8% | 71.2% | Better |
| Completed patient surveys | 56 | 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) | 113 min | 127 min | 157 min | Better |
| Patients who left the ER before being seen (lower is better) | 0% | 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) | 81% | 62.5% | 63.8% | Better |
| Healthcare workers given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 88% | 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) | 15.6% | 16.4% | 15.3% | Average |
Readmissions (30-day)
| Measure | This facility | Iowa avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readmission rate after pneumonia (lower is better) | 16.6% | 17% | 17.3% | Average |
Other hospitals near Hancock County Health System
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★★★★★1Much below averageIowa Specialty Hospital - Belmond
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Not ratedIowa Specialty Hospital - Clarion
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Not ratedMercyone North Iowa Medical Center
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Not ratedUnited Hospital District
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★★★★★5Much above average
Frequently asked questions
What is Hancock County Health System's rating?
CMS has not published a star rating for Hancock County Health System. This usually means there is not enough recent data.
How long is the ER wait at Hancock County Health System?
Patients treated and sent home from the emergency department spent a median of 113 minutes there, from arrival to departure. The Iowa median is 127 minutes.
Does Hancock County Health System have an emergency room?
Yes. CMS lists it as providing emergency services.
Where is Hancock County Health System and how do I contact it?
Hancock County Health System is at 532 1st St NW, Britt, IA 50423. Phone: (641) 843-5000.
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.