Avera Merrill Pioneer Hospital in Rock Rapids, IA
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About Avera Merrill Pioneer Hospital
Avera Merrill Pioneer Hospital is a critical access hospital in Rock Rapids, Lyon County, Iowa. It reports its ownership to Medicare as nonprofit (private). It provides emergency services. It does not currently have a CMS Overall Star Rating, which usually means it reports too few measures to be rated. It has 25 licensed beds, according to state license data via HIFLD. The nearest other listed hospital is Hegg Memorial Health Center, about 16 mi away.
Quality ratings
How this hospital compares with the national rate on each measure group:
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Hospital General Information. How star ratings work.
Emergency room times
Lower times are better. Reporting period ending September 2025. Source: CMS Timely and Effective Care. What these numbers mean.
Map
43.42094, -96.17889
Nearby hospitals
- Hegg Memorial Health Center1202 21st Avenue, Rock Valley, IA · Level IV traumaCritical access hospital16 mi
- Sanford Luverne Medical Center1600 N Kniss Avenue P O Box 1019, Luverne, MN · Level IV traumaCritical access hospital17 mi
- Sanford Canton-Inwood Medical Center - Cah440 North Hiawatha Drive, Canton, SD · Emergency roomCritical access hospital21 mi
- Osceola Community Hospital600 9th Avenue North, Sibley, IA · Level IV traumaCritical access hospital22 mi
- Sanford Sheldon Medical Center118 North Seventh Avenue, PO Box 250, Sheldon, IA · Level IV traumaCritical access hospital23 mi
- Sioux Center Health1101 9th Street SE, Sioux Center, IA · Level IV traumaCritical access hospital24 mi
Frequently asked questions
Where is Avera Merrill Pioneer Hospital located?
Avera Merrill Pioneer Hospital is at 1100 S 10th Ave, Rock Rapids, IA 51246 in Lyon County.
Does Avera Merrill Pioneer Hospital have an emergency room?
Yes. Avera Merrill Pioneer Hospital reports emergency services to Medicare, and patients spent a median of 105 minutes in its emergency department before leaving. In a life-threatening emergency, call 911.
What is the CMS star rating of Avera Merrill Pioneer Hospital?
Avera Merrill Pioneer Hospital does not have a current CMS Overall Star Rating. CMS only rates hospitals that report enough measures; critical access, psychiatric, VA and many small hospitals are often unrated, which says nothing about their quality.
Is Avera Merrill Pioneer Hospital a trauma center?
We have no trauma center designation on record for Avera Merrill Pioneer Hospital. Hospitals without one still treat injuries in their emergency department and transfer patients who need a trauma center. Check the Iowa trauma program for the current list.
What is the phone number of Avera Merrill Pioneer Hospital?
The main phone number on record with Medicare is (712) 472-5400.
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