Grinnell Regional Medical Center
Quality Measures vs National Average
Patient Safety
2 of 8 measures reportedMortality (Death Rates)
5 of 8 measures reportedReadmission Rates
6 of 11 measures reportedWhat 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heart Failure | 13.3% | 57 | Avg |
| Pneumonia | 16.1% | 101 | Avg |
| COPD | 8.7% | 47 | Avg |
| Stroke | 12.9% | 36 | Avg |
| Overall Mortality | 3.6% | 214 | Avg |
| Patient Safety (Composite) | 1.07% | — | Avg |
Lower rates indicate better outcomes. Volume reflects patient count during the reporting period. Source: CMS Complications and Deaths data.
Is Grinnell Regional Medical Center a Good Hospital?
Grinnell Regional Medical Center has a trust score of 51/100 and a 2-star CMS rating. Located in Grinnell, IA, it is an acute care hospital with emergency services and is designated birthing-friendly.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Grinnell Regional Medical Center a good hospital?
Grinnell Regional Medical Center is an acute care hospital in Grinnell, IA with a 2/5 CMS star rating. Trust score: 51/100.
Where is Grinnell Regional Medical Center located?
Grinnell Regional Medical Center is located at 210 Fourth Avenue, Grinnell, IA 50112. Phone: (641) 236-7511.
What is the star rating for Grinnell Regional Medical Center?
Grinnell 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 Grinnell Regional Medical Center have an emergency room?
Yes, Grinnell Regional Medical Center provides emergency services.
What This Hospital Charges
| Procedure | Charges | Actual Paid | Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
SEPTICEMIA OR SEVERE SEPSIS WITHOUT MV >96 HOURS WITH MCC 62 patients/yr | $26,947 | $12,614 | 53% less |
HEART FAILURE AND SHOCK WITH MCC 18 patients/yr | $24,984 | $7,745 | 69% less |
SEPTICEMIA OR SEVERE SEPSIS WITHOUT MV >96 HOURS WITHOUT MCC 17 patients/yr | $22,027 | $6,576 | 70% less |
PULMONARY EDEMA AND RESPIRATORY FAILURE 12 patients/yr | $26,542 | $7,992 | 70% less |
SIMPLE PNEUMONIA AND PLEURISY WITH MCC 11 patients/yr | $20,250 | $8,563 | 58% less |
OTHER KIDNEY AND URINARY TRACT DIAGNOSES WITH MCC 11 patients/yr | $29,877 | $10,395 | 65% less |
Charges = what the hospital bills. Actual Paid = what Medicare pays (the fair market rate). Source: CMS Medicare Inpatient Hospitals by Provider and Service (2024).
Quick Facts
- Type
- Acute Care Hospitals
- Ownership
- Voluntary non-profit - Private
- County
- Poweshiek
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Birthing Friendly
- Yes
- Facility ID
- 160147