Critical access hospital in Cresco, IA
Regional Health Services of Howard County
235 8th Avenue West, Cresco, IA 52136 · (563) 547-2101
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
Regional Health Services of Howard County at a glance
Regional Health Services of Howard County is a government critical access hospital in Cresco, Iowa (Howard County).
CMS gives it 4 out of 5 stars on its overall hospital star rating, better than the Iowa average of 3.2.
67% of surveyed patients said they would definitely recommend the hospital (national average 71.2%).
Emergency patients sent home typically spent 91 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 1 and worse on 0.
Facility details
- Type
- Critical access hospital
- Ownership
- Government - Local
- Emergency services
- Yes
- Birthing-friendly designation
- Yes
- County
- Howard County
- CMS Certification Number
- 161328
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 | 1 | 4 | 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. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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) | 67% | 75.8% | 71.2% | Worse |
| Completed patient surveys | 62 | 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) | 91 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. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Healthcare workers given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 91% | 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) | 12.8% | 13% | 11.1% | 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 |
Other hospitals near Regional Health Services of Howard County
- ★★★★★4Above average
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Not ratedFloyd County Medical Center
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★★★★★3AverageMitchell County Regional Health
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Critical Access Hospitals · Government
★★★★★3Average
Frequently asked questions
What is Regional Health Services of Howard County's rating?
Regional Health Services of Howard County 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 Regional Health Services of Howard County?
Patients treated and sent home from the emergency department spent a median of 91 minutes there, from arrival to departure. The Iowa median is 127 minutes.
Does Regional Health Services of Howard County have an emergency room?
Yes. CMS lists it as providing emergency services.
Where is Regional Health Services of Howard County and how do I contact it?
Regional Health Services of Howard County is at 235 8th Avenue West, Cresco, IA 52136. Phone: (563) 547-2101.
About this data
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