Regional Health Services Of Howard County
Owned by Howard County
Cresco, IA • Hospital ID 161328
What You Need to Know
| Emergency room wait time |
1h 27m
This is 35m shorter
than the IA average
Ranked #7 of 108 IA hospitals for speed
Faster than 93% of IA hospitals |
|---|---|
| Patient safety record |
30.6 out of 100 patients return within 30 days
More readmissions+14%
|
| Ownership class | Not reported |
Overall Score
65
Out of 100 (compared to other IA hospitals)
Good performance
Based on emergency wait times, safety records, and patient satisfaction
How We Rate Hospitals
We compare each hospital only to others in the same state. This keeps comparisons fair since different regions have different challenges.
Above Average
Top third of IA hospitals
Top third of IA hospitals
Average
Middle third of IA hospitals
Middle third of IA hospitals
Below Average
Bottom third of IA hospitals
Bottom third of IA hospitals
Faster Emergency Rooms Nearby
Other IA hospitals where patients typically wait less time:
Faster emergency rooms in IA
Hospitals in IA with shorter average emergency room wait times
- Myrtue Medical Center 51 min
- Virginia Gay Hospital 70 min
- Jackson County Regional Health Center 80 min
- Veterans Memorial Hospital 82 min
- Iowa Specialty Hospital - Belmond 84 min
Understanding the Terms
Readmissions: When patients need to return within 30 days of being discharged. Lower numbers are better.
Complications: Problems that happen during or after procedures, measured per 1,000 procedures. Lower numbers are better.
Patient satisfaction: How patients rate their overall experience on surveys. Higher scores are better.
OP-18b: The official national measure of emergency room wait times.
Data sources: Official federal datasets from CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services). Updated monthly. This information is for educational purposes and should not replace medical advice.
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