Critical access hospital in Harlan, IA
Myrtue Medical Center
1213 Garfield Avenue, Harlan, IA 51537 · (712) 755-5161
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
Myrtue Medical Center at a glance
Myrtue Medical Center is a non-profit critical access hospital in Harlan, Iowa (Shelby County).
CMS gives it 3 out of 5 stars on its overall hospital star rating, close to the Iowa average of 3.2.
76% of surveyed patients said they would definitely recommend the hospital (national average 71.2%).
Emergency patients sent home typically spent 61 minutes in the ER, better than the Iowa median of 127 minutes.
Facility details
- Type
- Critical access hospital
- Ownership
- Voluntary Non-Profit - Other
- Emergency services
- Yes
- Birthing-friendly designation
- Yes
- County
- Shelby County
- CMS Certification Number
- 161374
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 | 4 | 0 |
| Safety of care | — | — | — |
| Readmissions | 0 | 6 | 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. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patients who rated the hospital 9 or 10 out of 10 (higher is better) | 86% | 77.7% | 71.7% | Better |
| Patients who would definitely recommend the hospital (higher is better) | 76% | 75.8% | 71.2% | Better |
| Completed patient surveys | 99 | 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) | 61 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. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Appropriate care for severe sepsis and septic shock (higher is better) | 75% | 62.5% | 63.8% | Better |
| 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 heart failure patients (lower is better) | 13.2% | 13% | 11.1% | Worse |
| Death rate for pneumonia patients (lower is better) | 16.6% | 16.4% | 15.3% | Worse |
| Death rate for COPD patients (lower is better) | 9.8% | 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) | 22.2% | 21.2% | 21.4% | Average |
| Readmission rate after pneumonia (lower is better) | 17.3% | 17% | 17.3% | 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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★★★★★4Above averageSt Anthony Regional Hospital & Nursing Home
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Frequently asked questions
What is Myrtue Medical Center's rating?
Myrtue Medical Center 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 Myrtue Medical Center?
Patients treated and sent home from the emergency department spent a median of 61 minutes there, from arrival to departure. The Iowa median is 127 minutes.
Does Myrtue Medical Center have an emergency room?
Yes. CMS lists it as providing emergency services.
Where is Myrtue Medical Center and how do I contact it?
Myrtue Medical Center is at 1213 Garfield Avenue, Harlan, IA 51537. Phone: (712) 755-5161.
About this data
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