Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center
Quality Measures vs National Average
Patient Safety
8 of 8 measures reportedMortality (Death Rates)
8 of 8 measures reportedReadmission Rates
11 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hip & Knee Replacement | 3.4% | 138 | Avg |
| Heart Attack (AMI) | 13.1% | 427 | Avg |
| Heart Failure | 12.8% | 644 | Avg |
| Pneumonia | 17.1% | 508 | Avg |
| COPD | 9.1% | 181 | Avg |
| Stroke | 13.8% | 554 | Avg |
| Coronary Bypass (CABG) | 3.4% | 373 | Avg |
| Overall Mortality | 4.4% | 3,225 | Avg |
| Patient Safety (Composite) | 0.96% | — | Avg |
Lower rates indicate better outcomes. Volume reflects patient count during the reporting period. Source: CMS Complications and Deaths data.
Is Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center a Good Hospital?
Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center has a trust score of 46/100 and a 1-star CMS rating. Located in Des Moines, IA, it is an acute care hospital with emergency services and is designated birthing-friendly.
How It Compares in Des Moines
#4
Rank in city
4
Hospitals
46 vs 58
Score vs city avg
2.8/5
City avg rating
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center a good hospital?
Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center is an acute care hospital in Des Moines, IA with a 1/5 CMS star rating. Trust score: 46/100.
Where is Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center located?
Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center is located at 1111 6Th Ave, Des Moines, IA 50314. Phone: (515) 247-4436.
What is the star rating for Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center?
Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center has a 1/5 star rating from CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services). This rating is based on mortality, safety, readmission, patient experience, and timeliness measures.
Does Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center have an emergency room?
Yes, Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center provides emergency services.
What This Hospital Charges
| Procedure | Charges | Actual Paid | Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
SEPTICEMIA OR SEVERE SEPSIS WITHOUT MV >96 HOURS WITH MCC 529 patients/yr | $75,365 | $14,172 | 81% less |
HEART FAILURE AND SHOCK WITH MCC 241 patients/yr | $53,687 | $9,536 | 82% less |
PERCUTANEOUS AND OTHER INTRACARDIAC PROCEDURES WITHOUT MCC 169 patients/yr | $78,695 | $22,026 | 72% less |
SIMPLE PNEUMONIA AND PLEURISY WITH MCC 114 patients/yr | $50,306 | $9,536 | 81% less |
INTRACRANIAL HEMORRHAGE OR CEREBRAL INFARCTION WITH MCC 101 patients/yr | $77,001 | $14,180 | 82% less |
ENDOVASCULAR CARDIAC VALVE REPLACEMENT AND SUPPLEMENT PROCEDURES WITHOUT MCC 101 patients/yr | $142,690 | $33,174 | 77% less |
INTRACRANIAL HEMORRHAGE OR CEREBRAL INFARCTION WITH CC OR TPA IN 24 HOURS 88 patients/yr | $51,450 | $7,642 | 85% less |
INFECTIOUS AND PARASITIC DISEASES WITH O.R. PROCEDURES WITH MCC 88 patients/yr | $194,653 | $37,012 | 81% less |
PULMONARY EDEMA AND RESPIRATORY FAILURE 85 patients/yr | $54,129 | $9,259 | 83% less |
PERCUTANEOUS CARDIOVASCULAR PROCEDURES WITH INTRALUMINAL DEVICE WITHOUT MCC 82 patients/yr | $96,030 | $13,383 | 86% 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
- Polk
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Birthing Friendly
- Yes
- Facility ID
- 160083