Iron County Medical Center in Pilot Knob, MO
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About Iron County Medical Center
Iron County Medical Center is a critical access hospital in Pilot Knob, Iron County, Missouri. It reports its ownership to Medicare as public (hospital district or authority). 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 15 licensed beds, according to state license data via HIFLD. The nearest other listed hospital is Southeast Missouri Mental Hlth Ctr, 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
37.62268, -90.64503
Nearby hospitals
- Southeast Missouri Mental Hlth Ctr1010 West Columbia Street, Farmington, MOPsychiatric hospital16 mi
- Parkland Health Center1101 W Liberty, Farmington, MO · Level III traumaAcute care hospital16 mi
- Madison Medical Center611 W Main St, Fredericktown, MO · Emergency roomCritical access hospital19 mi
- Parkland Health Center - Bonne Terre7245 Raider Road, Bonne Terre, MO · Emergency roomRural emergency hospital21 mi
- Washington County Memorial Hospital300 Health Way, Potosi, MO · Level III traumaCritical access hospital22 mi
Frequently asked questions
Where is Iron County Medical Center located?
Iron County Medical Center is at 301 North Highway 21, Pilot Knob, MO 63663 in Iron County.
Does Iron County Medical Center have an emergency room?
Yes. Iron County Medical Center reports emergency services to Medicare, and patients spent a median of 163 minutes in its emergency department before leaving. In a life-threatening emergency, call 911.
What is the CMS star rating of Iron County Medical Center?
Iron County Medical Center 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 Iron County Medical Center a trauma center?
We have no trauma center designation on record for Iron County Medical Center. Hospitals without one still treat injuries in their emergency department and transfer patients who need a trauma center. Check the Missouri trauma program for the current list.
What is the phone number of Iron County Medical Center?
The main phone number on record with Medicare is (573) 546-1260.
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