Critical access hospital in Le Mars, IA
Floyd Valley Healthcare
714 Lincoln St NE, Le Mars, IA 51031 · (712) 546-7871
CMS overall hospital star rating
- Patient survey★★★★★4
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
Floyd Valley Healthcare at a glance
Floyd Valley Healthcare is a government critical access hospital in Le Mars, Iowa (Plymouth County).
CMS gives it 3 out of 5 stars on its overall hospital star rating, close to the Iowa average of 3.2.
68% of surveyed patients said they would definitely recommend the hospital (national average 71.2%).
Emergency patients sent home typically spent 169 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 1 and worse on 0.
Facility details
- Type
- Critical access hospital
- Ownership
- Government - Local
- Emergency services
- Yes
- Birthing-friendly designation
- Yes
- County
- Plymouth County
- CMS Certification Number
- 161368
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 | 0 |
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Iowa avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall hospital star rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 3.2 / 5 | 3.2 / 5 | Average |
Patient survey
| Measure | This facility | Iowa avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patient survey summary rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3.7 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Better |
| Patients who rated the hospital 9 or 10 out of 10 (higher is better) | 74% | 77.7% | 71.7% | Average |
| Patients who would definitely recommend the hospital (higher is better) | 68% | 75.8% | 71.2% | Average |
| Nurse communication (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 3.7 / 5 | 3.4 / 5 | Average |
| Doctor communication (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 3.5 / 5 | 3.1 / 5 | Better |
| Communication about medicines (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3 / 5 | 2.7 / 5 | Better |
| Discharge information (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3.9 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Better |
| Cleanliness (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3.7 / 5 | 3.4 / 5 | Better |
| Quietness at night (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3.7 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Better |
| Completed patient surveys | 101 | 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) | 169 min | 127 min | 157 min | Worse |
| 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) | 90% | 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) | 16.9% | 13% | 11.1% | Worse |
| Death rate for pneumonia patients (lower is better) | 14.9% | 16.4% | 15.3% | Average |
Readmissions (30-day)
| Measure | This facility | Iowa avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readmission rate after heart failure (lower is better) | 21.1% | 21.2% | 21.4% | Average |
| Readmission rate after pneumonia (lower is better) | 16.6% | 17% | 17.3% | Average |
| Readmission rate after COPD (lower is better) | 20.6% | 19.7% | 19.9% | Average |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Floyd Valley Healthcare's rating?
Floyd Valley Healthcare has 3 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 Floyd Valley Healthcare?
Patients treated and sent home from the emergency department spent a median of 169 minutes there, from arrival to departure. The Iowa median is 127 minutes.
Does Floyd Valley Healthcare have an emergency room?
Yes. CMS lists it as providing emergency services.
Where is Floyd Valley Healthcare and how do I contact it?
Floyd Valley Healthcare is at 714 Lincoln St NE, Le Mars, IA 51031. Phone: (712) 546-7871.
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.