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Hospitals in Iowa

Our directory lists 131 hospitals in Iowa, in 90 counties and 110 cities and towns. They include 82 critical access hospitals (63%), 30 acute care hospitals (23%) and 4 psychiatric hospitals (3%). 120 report emergency services to Medicare. 62 have a CMS Overall Star Rating, averaging 3.2 stars. The median Iowa hospital reports patients spending 120 minutes in the emergency department before leaving. Des Moines has the most listings of any city in the state, with 6.

131
hospitals listed
90
counties represented
62
with a CMS star rating
120
with an emergency room
Highest rated first

Featured hospitals in Iowa

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Ordered by CMS Overall Star Rating, then by how complete the record is. Unrated hospitals report too few measures to CMS, which says nothing about their quality.

By type

Hospital types in Iowa

By ownership

Who owns Iowa hospitals

CMS 4 and 5 stars

Highest-rated hospitals

All 28
Emergency care

Hospital emergency rooms

All 120
Injury care

Trauma centers in Iowa

All 112

Highest trauma level first. Designations from the HIFLD hospitals layer, compiled from state trauma registries; confirm current status with the state EMS office.

Cities

Cities with the most hospitals

Counties

Hospitals by county

Frequently asked questions

How many hospitals are there in Iowa?

Our directory lists 131 hospitals in Iowa, across 90 counties. It includes Medicare-certified hospitals from CMS data plus a smaller number of hospitals mapped in OpenStreetMap.

Which hospitals in Iowa have a 5-star rating?

7 hospitals in Iowa currently hold the CMS 5-star Overall Hospital Quality Star Rating, and 28 have 4 or 5 stars. Ratings combine mortality, safety, readmission, patient experience and timely care measures. Many smaller hospitals report too few measures to be rated.

What is a critical access hospital in Iowa?

Iowa has 82 critical access hospitals. These are small rural hospitals with 25 or fewer inpatient beds and around-the-clock emergency care, certified under a Medicare program that supports hospital care in rural areas.

Are there VA hospitals in Iowa?

Yes. We list 2 VA medical centers in Iowa. Veterans need to be enrolled in VA health care for routine care; in an emergency, any hospital emergency room must screen and stabilize you.

What should I do in a medical emergency in Iowa?

Call 911. Hospital emergency departments must screen and stabilize every patient regardless of insurance or ability to pay, under the federal EMTALA law. For minor illness and injuries, an urgent care clinic is usually faster and cheaper.

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