Hospitals in Polk County, IA
Polk County, Iowa has 10 hospitals in our directory, in 3 cities and towns. The most are in Des Moines (6), Clive (2) and West Des Moines (2). Among them are 3 acute care hospitals (30%), 1 rehabilitation hospital (10%) and 1 psychiatric hospital (10%). 7 have an emergency department.
All hospitals in Polk County
- VA Central Iowa Healthcare System3600 30th Street · Des Moines · 4★ CMS · ERVA medical center
- Broadlawns Medical Center1801 Hickman Road · Des Moines · 3★ CMS · ERAcute care hospital
- Unitypoint Health - Des Moines Iowa Methodist Medi1200 Pleasant Street · Des Moines · 3★ CMS · ERAcute care hospital
- Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center1111 6th Ave · Des Moines · 1★ CMS · ERAcute care hospital
- Mercy Rehabilitation Hospital, LLC1401 Campus Drive · CliveRehabilitation hospital
- Select Specialty Hospital - Des Moines1111 6th Avenue, 4th Floor Main · Des MoinesLong-term care hospital
- Clive Behavioral Health1450 NW 114th Street · ClivePsychiatric hospital
- Iowa Lutheran Hospital700 East University Avenue · Des Moines · ERHospital
- Methodist West Hospital1660 Westown Parkway · West Des Moines · ERHospital
- MercyOne West Des Moines Medical Center1755 59th Place · West Des Moines · ERHospital
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Frequently asked questions
How many hospitals are in Polk County?
We list 10 hospitals in Polk County, Iowa. The count includes Medicare-certified hospitals from CMS data and hospitals mapped in OpenStreetMap.
Which hospitals in Polk County have an emergency room?
7 hospitals in Polk County report emergency services to Medicare. Use the "Emergency room" filter above to see them. In a life-threatening emergency, call 911.
How do I get my medical records from a hospital in Polk County?
Contact the hospital's health information management (medical records) department. Under HIPAA you have a right to a copy of your records, usually within 30 days, and the hospital may charge a reasonable, cost-based fee.
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