Mercyone Dubuque Medical Center
Quality Measures vs National Average
Patient Safety
5 of 8 measures reportedMortality (Death Rates)
8 of 8 measures reportedReadmission Rates
7 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 Attack (AMI) | 13% | 56 | Avg |
| Heart Failure | 12.3% | 176 | Avg |
| Pneumonia | 15% | 176 | Avg |
| COPD | 11.1% | 43 | Avg |
| Stroke | 12.7% | 90 | Avg |
| Coronary Bypass (CABG) | 3.9% | 25 | Avg |
| Overall Mortality | 4.5% | 591 | Avg |
| Patient Safety (Composite) | 1.31% | — | Avg |
Lower rates indicate better outcomes. Volume reflects patient count during the reporting period. Source: CMS Complications and Deaths data.
Is Mercyone Dubuque Medical Center a Good Hospital?
Mercyone Dubuque Medical Center has a trust score of 64/100 and a 3-star CMS rating — above average quality. Located in Dubuque, IA, it is an acute care hospital with emergency services and is designated birthing-friendly.
How It Compares in Dubuque
#1
Rank in city
2
Hospitals
64 vs 62
Score vs city avg
3.0/5
City avg rating
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Mercyone Dubuque Medical Center a good hospital?
Mercyone Dubuque Medical Center is an acute care hospital in Dubuque, IA with a 3/5 CMS star rating. Trust score: 64/100. It is rated above average.
Where is Mercyone Dubuque Medical Center located?
Mercyone Dubuque Medical Center is located at 250 Mercy Drive, Dubuque, IA 52001. Phone: (563) 589-8000.
What is the star rating for Mercyone Dubuque Medical Center?
Mercyone Dubuque Medical Center has a 3/5 star rating from CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services). This rating is based on mortality, safety, readmission, patient experience, and timeliness measures.
Does Mercyone Dubuque Medical Center have an emergency room?
Yes, Mercyone Dubuque Medical Center provides emergency services.
What This Hospital Charges
| Procedure | Charges | Actual Paid | Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
SEPTICEMIA OR SEVERE SEPSIS WITHOUT MV >96 HOURS WITH MCC 307 patients/yr | $44,734 | $13,689 | 69% less |
HEART FAILURE AND SHOCK WITH MCC 173 patients/yr | $32,145 | $8,891 | 72% less |
RESPIRATORY INFECTIONS AND INFLAMMATIONS WITH MCC 111 patients/yr | $34,495 | $11,329 | 67% less |
SIMPLE PNEUMONIA AND PLEURISY WITH MCC 104 patients/yr | $29,569 | $9,242 | 69% less |
PSYCHOSES 99 patients/yr | $34,109 | $9,817 | 71% less |
ACUTE MYOCARDIAL INFARCTION, DISCHARGED ALIVE WITH MCC 97 patients/yr | $38,432 | $10,978 | 71% less |
KIDNEY AND URINARY TRACT INFECTIONS WITH MCC 65 patients/yr | $28,002 | $8,185 | 71% less |
SEPTICEMIA OR SEVERE SEPSIS WITHOUT MV >96 HOURS WITHOUT MCC 60 patients/yr | $24,440 | $7,190 | 71% less |
RENAL FAILURE WITH CC 59 patients/yr | $21,353 | $6,198 | 71% less |
KIDNEY AND URINARY TRACT INFECTIONS WITHOUT MCC 57 patients/yr | $21,612 | $5,729 | 73% 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 - Church
- County
- Dubuque
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Birthing Friendly
- Yes
- Facility ID
- 160069