Critical access hospital in Humboldt, IA
Humboldt County Memorial Hospital
1000 North 15th Street, Humboldt, IA 50548 · (515) 332-4200
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
Humboldt County Memorial Hospital at a glance
Humboldt County Memorial Hospital is a non-profit critical access hospital in Humboldt, Iowa (Humboldt County).
CMS has not published a overall hospital star rating for this hospital, usually because it has too little recent data.
68% of surveyed patients said they would definitely recommend the hospital (national average 71.2%).
Emergency patients sent home typically spent 100 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 0 and worse on 1.
Facility details
- Type
- Critical access hospital
- Ownership
- Voluntary Non-Profit - Other
- Emergency services
- Yes
- County
- Humboldt County
- CMS Certification Number
- 161334
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 | 2 | 1 |
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) | 79% | 77.7% | 71.7% | Better |
| Patients who would definitely recommend the hospital (higher is better) | 68% | 75.8% | 71.2% | Average |
| Completed patient surveys | 32 | 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) | 100 min | 127 min | 157 min | Better |
Timely care
| Measure | This facility | Iowa avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Healthcare workers given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 90% | 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) | 15.5% | 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) | 17.6% | 17% | 17.3% | Average |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Humboldt County Memorial Hospital's rating?
CMS has not published a star rating for Humboldt County Memorial Hospital. This usually means there is not enough recent data.
How long is the ER wait at Humboldt County Memorial Hospital?
Patients treated and sent home from the emergency department spent a median of 100 minutes there, from arrival to departure. The Iowa median is 127 minutes.
Does Humboldt County Memorial Hospital have an emergency room?
Yes. CMS lists it as providing emergency services.
Where is Humboldt County Memorial Hospital and how do I contact it?
Humboldt County Memorial Hospital is at 1000 North 15th Street, Humboldt, IA 50548. Phone: (515) 332-4200.
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.