Critical access hospital in West Union, IA
Gundersen Palmer Lutheran Hospital and Clinics
112 Jefferson Street, West Union, IA 52175 · (563) 422-3811
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
Gundersen Palmer Lutheran Hospital and Clinics at a glance
Gundersen Palmer Lutheran Hospital and Clinics is a non-profit critical access hospital in West Union, Iowa (Fayette County).
CMS gives it 5 out of 5 stars on its overall hospital star rating, better than the Iowa average of 3.2.
75% of surveyed patients said they would definitely recommend the hospital (national average 71.2%).
Emergency patients sent home typically spent 85 minutes in the ER, better than the Iowa median of 127 minutes.
Across CMS mortality, safety and readmission measures, it performed better than the national rate on 2 and worse on 0.
Facility details
- Type
- Critical access hospital
- Ownership
- Voluntary Non-Profit - Private
- Emergency services
- Yes
- County
- Fayette County
- CMS Certification Number
- 161316
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 | 3 | 0 |
| Safety of care | — | — | — |
| Readmissions | 2 | 1 | 0 |
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Iowa avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall hospital star rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 3.2 / 5 | 3.2 / 5 | Better |
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) | 83% | 77.7% | 71.7% | Better |
| Patients who would definitely recommend the hospital (higher is better) | 75% | 75.8% | 71.2% | Better |
| Completed patient surveys | 68 | 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) | 85 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) | 64% | 62.5% | 63.8% | Average |
| Healthcare workers given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 84% | 78.8% | 74.5% | Better |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Gundersen Palmer Lutheran Hospital and Clinics's rating?
Gundersen Palmer Lutheran Hospital and Clinics has 5 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 Gundersen Palmer Lutheran Hospital and Clinics?
Patients treated and sent home from the emergency department spent a median of 85 minutes there, from arrival to departure. The Iowa median is 127 minutes.
Does Gundersen Palmer Lutheran Hospital and Clinics have an emergency room?
Yes. CMS lists it as providing emergency services.
Where is Gundersen Palmer Lutheran Hospital and Clinics and how do I contact it?
Gundersen Palmer Lutheran Hospital and Clinics is at 112 Jefferson Street, West Union, IA 52175. Phone: (563) 422-3811.
About this data
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