Critical access hospital in Algona, IA
Kossuth Regional Health Center
1515 South Phillips Street, Algona, IA 50511 · (515) 295-2451
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
Kossuth Regional Health Center at a glance
Kossuth Regional Health Center is a government critical access hospital in Algona, Iowa (Kossuth County).
CMS gives it 1 out of 5 stars on its overall hospital star rating, worse than the Iowa average of 3.2.
87% of surveyed patients said they would definitely recommend the hospital (national average 71.2%).
Emergency patients sent home typically spent 99 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
- Government - Local
- Emergency services
- Yes
- Birthing-friendly designation
- Yes
- County
- Kossuth County
- CMS Certification Number
- 161353
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 | 5 | 0 |
| Safety of care | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Readmissions | 0 | 5 | 0 |
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Iowa avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall hospital star rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 1 / 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) | 93% | 77.7% | 71.7% | Better |
| Patients who would definitely recommend the hospital (higher is better) | 87% | 75.8% | 71.2% | Better |
| Completed patient surveys | 66 | 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) | 99 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. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Appropriate care for severe sepsis and septic shock (higher is better) | 33% | 62.5% | 63.8% | Worse |
| Healthcare workers given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 67% | 78.8% | 74.5% | Worse |
Death rates (30-day)
| Measure | This facility | Iowa avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Death rate for heart failure patients (lower is better) | 13.7% | 13% | 11.1% | Worse |
| Death rate for pneumonia patients (lower is better) | 19.3% | 16.4% | 15.3% | Worse |
| Death rate for COPD patients (lower is better) | 9.6% | 9.5% | 8.6% | Worse |
Readmissions (30-day)
| Measure | This facility | Iowa avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readmission rate after heart failure (lower is better) | 21.7% | 21.2% | 21.4% | Average |
| Readmission rate after pneumonia (lower is better) | 16.3% | 17% | 17.3% | Better |
| Readmission rate after COPD (lower is better) | 19.8% | 19.7% | 19.9% | Average |
Safety & infections
| Measure | This facility | Iowa avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C. difficile intestinal infections (lower is better) | 0.96 | 0.43 | 0.36 | Average |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Kossuth Regional Health Center's rating?
Kossuth Regional Health Center has 1 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 Kossuth Regional Health Center?
Patients treated and sent home from the emergency department spent a median of 99 minutes there, from arrival to departure. The Iowa median is 127 minutes.
Does Kossuth Regional Health Center have an emergency room?
Yes. CMS lists it as providing emergency services.
Where is Kossuth Regional Health Center and how do I contact it?
Kossuth Regional Health Center is at 1515 South Phillips Street, Algona, IA 50511. Phone: (515) 295-2451.
About this data
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