Buena Vista Regional Medical Center

2/5 CMS Stars

41/100Average

1525 West 5Th Street, Storm Lake, IA 50588

(712) 732-4030

Critical Access HospitalsGovernment - LocalEmergency Services

Quality Measures vs National Average

Patient Safety

2 of 8 measures reported

0 Better2 Same0 Worse

Mortality (Death Rates)

3 of 8 measures reported

0 Better1 Same2 Worse

Readmission Rates

6 of 11 measures reported

0 Better6 Same0 Worse

What This Means

• Better = this hospital performs better than the national average on that measure
• Same = no statistically significant difference from national average
• Worse = this hospital performs worse than the national average

Source: CMS Hospital Compare. Data reflects the most recent reporting period.

Procedure Outcomes

Procedure	Rate	Volume	vs National
Hip & Knee Replacement	3.1%	33	Avg
Heart Failure	17.6%	42	Worse
Pneumonia	21.5%	65	Avg
Overall Mortality	5.7%	162	Worse

Lower rates indicate better outcomes. Volume reflects patient count during the reporting period. Source: CMS Complications and Deaths data.

Is Buena Vista Regional Medical Center a Good Hospital?

Buena Vista Regional Medical Center has a trust score of 41/100 and a 2-star CMS rating. Located in Storm Lake, IA, it is a critical access hospital with emergency services.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Buena Vista Regional Medical Center a good hospital?

Buena Vista Regional Medical Center is a critical access hospitals in Storm Lake, IA with a 2/5 CMS star rating. Trust score: 41/100.

Where is Buena Vista Regional Medical Center located?

Buena Vista Regional Medical Center is located at 1525 West 5Th Street, Storm Lake, IA 50588. Phone: (712) 732-4030.

What is the star rating for Buena Vista Regional Medical Center?

Buena Vista Regional Medical Center has a 2/5 star rating from CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services). This rating is based on mortality, safety, readmission, patient experience, and timeliness measures.

Does Buena Vista Regional Medical Center have an emergency room?

Yes, Buena Vista Regional Medical Center provides emergency services.

Quick Facts

Type: Critical Access Hospitals
Ownership: Government - Local
County: Buena Vista
Emergency Services: Yes
Birthing Friendly: No
Facility ID: 161375

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