Critical access hospital in Washington, IA
Washington County Hospital and Clinics
400 East Polk Street, Washington, IA 52353 · (319) 653-5481
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
Washington County Hospital and Clinics at a glance
Washington County Hospital and Clinics is a non-profit critical access hospital in Washington, Iowa (Washington County).
CMS has not published a overall hospital star rating for this hospital, usually because it has too little recent data.
86% 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
- Voluntary Non-Profit - Other
- Emergency services
- Yes
- County
- Washington County
- CMS Certification Number
- 161344
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 | 1 | 1 | 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) | 92% | 77.7% | 71.7% | Better |
| Patients who would definitely recommend the hospital (higher is better) | 86% | 75.8% | 71.2% | Better |
| Completed patient surveys | 84 | 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 |
Timely care
| Measure | This facility | Iowa avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Healthcare workers given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 84% | 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) | 15.4% | 16.4% | 15.3% | Average |
| Death rate for COPD patients (lower is better) | 10% | 9.5% | 8.6% | Worse |
Readmissions (30-day)
| Measure | This facility | Iowa avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readmission rate after pneumonia (lower is better) | 17% | 17% | 17.3% | Average |
| Readmission rate after COPD (lower is better) | 19.8% | 19.7% | 19.9% | Average |
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★★★★★2Below averageUniversity of Iowa Health Care Medical Center Down
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Frequently asked questions
What is Washington County Hospital and Clinics's rating?
CMS has not published a star rating for Washington County Hospital and Clinics. This usually means there is not enough recent data.
How long is the ER wait at Washington County Hospital and Clinics?
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 Washington County Hospital and Clinics have an emergency room?
Yes. CMS lists it as providing emergency services.
Where is Washington County Hospital and Clinics and how do I contact it?
Washington County Hospital and Clinics is at 400 East Polk Street, Washington, IA 52353. Phone: (319) 653-5481.
About this data
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