Critical access hospital in Estherville, IA
Avera Holy Family Hospital
826 North 8th Street, Estherville, IA 51334 · (712) 362-2631
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
Avera Holy Family Hospital at a glance
Avera Holy Family Hospital is a non-profit critical access hospital in Estherville, Iowa (Emmet County).
CMS gives it 2 out of 5 stars on its overall hospital star rating, worse than the Iowa average of 3.2.
81% of surveyed patients said they would definitely recommend the hospital (national average 71.2%).
Emergency patients sent home typically spent 110 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 1.
Facility details
- Type
- Critical access hospital
- Ownership
- Voluntary Non-Profit - Private
- Emergency services
- Yes
- County
- Emmet County
- CMS Certification Number
- 161351
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 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Readmissions | 1 | 3 | 1 |
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Iowa avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall hospital star rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 2 / 5 | 3.2 / 5 | 3.2 / 5 | Worse |
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) | 89% | 77.7% | 71.7% | Better |
| Patients who would definitely recommend the hospital (higher is better) | 81% | 75.8% | 71.2% | Better |
| Completed patient surveys | 55 | 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) | 110 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) | 14.3% | 13% | 11.1% | Worse |
| Death rate for pneumonia patients (lower is better) | 21.7% | 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) | 21.2% | 21.2% | 21.4% | Average |
| Readmission rate after pneumonia (lower is better) | 17.2% | 17% | 17.3% | Average |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Avera Holy Family Hospital's rating?
Avera Holy Family Hospital has 2 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 Avera Holy Family Hospital?
Patients treated and sent home from the emergency department spent a median of 110 minutes there, from arrival to departure. The Iowa median is 127 minutes.
Does Avera Holy Family Hospital have an emergency room?
Yes. CMS lists it as providing emergency services.
Where is Avera Holy Family Hospital and how do I contact it?
Avera Holy Family Hospital is at 826 North 8th Street, Estherville, IA 51334. Phone: (712) 362-2631.
About this data
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