Critical access hospital in Marengo, IA
Compass Memorial Healthcare
300 W May St, Marengo, IA 52301 · (319) 642-5543
CMS overall hospital star rating
- Patient survey★★★★★5
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
Compass Memorial Healthcare at a glance
Compass Memorial Healthcare is a non-profit critical access hospital in Marengo, Iowa (Iowa County).
CMS gives it 4 out of 5 stars on its overall hospital star rating, better than the Iowa average of 3.2.
83% of surveyed patients said they would definitely recommend the hospital (national average 71.2%).
Emergency patients sent home typically spent 55 minutes in the ER, better than the Iowa median of 127 minutes.
Facility details
- Type
- Critical access hospital
- Ownership
- Voluntary Non-Profit - Private
- Emergency services
- Yes
- County
- Iowa County
- CMS Certification Number
- 161317
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 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Iowa avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall hospital star rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3.2 / 5 | 3.2 / 5 | Better |
Patient survey
| Measure | This facility | Iowa avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patient survey summary rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 5 / 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) | 5 / 5 | 3.7 / 5 | 3.4 / 5 | Better |
| Doctor communication (higher is better) | 5 / 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) | 5 / 5 | 3.9 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Better |
| Cleanliness (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 3.7 / 5 | 3.4 / 5 | Better |
| Quietness at night (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 3.7 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Better |
| Completed patient surveys | 127 | 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) | 55 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) | 99% | 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) | 12% | 13% | 11.1% | Worse |
| Death rate for pneumonia patients (lower is better) | 18.1% | 16.4% | 15.3% | Worse |
Readmissions (30-day)
| Measure | This facility | Iowa avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readmission rate after heart failure (lower is better) | 21.1% | 21.2% | 21.4% | Average |
| Readmission rate after pneumonia (lower is better) | 17.6% | 17% | 17.3% | Average |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Compass Memorial Healthcare's rating?
Compass Memorial Healthcare 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 Compass Memorial Healthcare?
Patients treated and sent home from the emergency department spent a median of 55 minutes there, from arrival to departure. The Iowa median is 127 minutes.
Does Compass Memorial Healthcare have an emergency room?
Yes. CMS lists it as providing emergency services.
Where is Compass Memorial Healthcare and how do I contact it?
Compass Memorial Healthcare is at 300 W May St, Marengo, IA 52301. Phone: (319) 642-5543.
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.