Critical access hospital in Mount Ayr, IA
Ringgold County Hospital
504 North Cleveland Street, Mount Ayr, IA 50854 · (641) 464-3226
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
Ringgold County Hospital at a glance
Ringgold County Hospital is a government critical access hospital in Mount Ayr, Iowa (Ringgold County).
CMS has not published a overall hospital star rating for this hospital, usually because it has too little recent data.
82% of surveyed patients said they would definitely recommend the hospital (national average 71.2%).
Emergency patients sent home typically spent 128 minutes in the ER, close to the Iowa median of 127 minutes.
Facility details
- Type
- Critical access hospital
- Ownership
- Government - State
- Emergency services
- Yes
- County
- Ringgold County
- CMS Certification Number
- 161373
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 | 0 | 2 | 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) | 95% | 77.7% | 71.7% | Better |
| Patients who would definitely recommend the hospital (higher is better) | 82% | 75.8% | 71.2% | Better |
| Completed patient surveys | 35 | 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) | 128 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) | 69% | 78.8% | 74.5% | Worse |
Death rates (30-day)
| Measure | This facility | Iowa avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Death rate for pneumonia patients (lower is better) | 15.8% | 16.4% | 15.3% | Average |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Ringgold County Hospital's rating?
CMS has not published a star rating for Ringgold County Hospital. This usually means there is not enough recent data.
How long is the ER wait at Ringgold County Hospital?
Patients treated and sent home from the emergency department spent a median of 128 minutes there, from arrival to departure. The Iowa median is 127 minutes.
Does Ringgold County Hospital have an emergency room?
Yes. CMS lists it as providing emergency services.
Where is Ringgold County Hospital and how do I contact it?
Ringgold County Hospital is at 504 North Cleveland Street, Mount Ayr, IA 50854. Phone: (641) 464-3226.
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.