Critical access hospital in Knoxville, IA
Knoxville Hospital & Clinics
1002 South Lincoln Street, Knoxville, IA 50138 · (641) 842-2151
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
Knoxville Hospital & Clinics at a glance
Knoxville Hospital & Clinics is a non-profit critical access hospital in Knoxville, Iowa (Marion County).
CMS gives it 2 out of 5 stars on its overall hospital star rating, worse than the Iowa average of 3.2.
85% of surveyed patients said they would definitely recommend the hospital (national average 71.2%).
Emergency patients sent home typically spent 138 minutes in the ER, worse 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 - Private
- Emergency services
- Yes
- County
- Marion County
- CMS Certification Number
- 161355
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 | 0 | 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) | 85% | 77.7% | 71.7% | Better |
| Patients who would definitely recommend the hospital (higher is better) | 85% | 75.8% | 71.2% | Better |
| Completed patient surveys | 88 | 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) | 138 min | 127 min | 157 min | Better |
| Patients who left the ER before being seen (lower is better) | 2% | 1.3% | 1.7% | Worse |
| 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 pneumonia patients (lower is better) | 15.2% | 16.4% | 15.3% | Average |
| 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 pneumonia (lower is better) | 16.5% | 17% | 17.3% | Average |
| Readmission rate after COPD (lower is better) | 19.4% | 19.7% | 19.9% | Average |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Knoxville Hospital & Clinics's rating?
Knoxville Hospital & Clinics 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 Knoxville Hospital & Clinics?
Patients treated and sent home from the emergency department spent a median of 138 minutes there, from arrival to departure. The Iowa median is 127 minutes.
Does Knoxville Hospital & Clinics have an emergency room?
Yes. CMS lists it as providing emergency services.
Where is Knoxville Hospital & Clinics and how do I contact it?
Knoxville Hospital & Clinics is at 1002 South Lincoln Street, Knoxville, IA 50138. Phone: (641) 842-2151.
About this data
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