Mercyone Waterloo Medical Center
Quality Measures vs National Average
Patient Safety
7 of 8 measures reportedMortality (Death Rates)
7 of 8 measures reportedReadmission Rates
10 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% | 173 | Avg |
| Heart Attack (AMI) | 11.9% | 88 | Avg |
| Heart Failure | 11.5% | 134 | Avg |
| Pneumonia | 17.1% | 146 | Avg |
| COPD | 10.2% | 51 | Avg |
| Stroke | 13.5% | 65 | Avg |
| Overall Mortality | 4.6% | 669 | Avg |
| Patient Safety (Composite) | 0.98% | — | Avg |
Lower rates indicate better outcomes. Volume reflects patient count during the reporting period. Source: CMS Complications and Deaths data.
Is Mercyone Waterloo Medical Center a Good Hospital?
Mercyone Waterloo Medical Center has a trust score of 71/100 and a 4-star CMS rating — above average quality. Located in Waterloo, IA, it is an acute care hospital with emergency services and is designated birthing-friendly.
How It Compares in Waterloo
#1
Rank in city
2
Hospitals
71 vs 66
Score vs city avg
3.5/5
City avg rating
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Mercyone Waterloo Medical Center a good hospital?
Mercyone Waterloo Medical Center is an acute care hospital in Waterloo, IA with a 4/5 CMS star rating. Trust score: 71/100. It is rated above average.
Where is Mercyone Waterloo Medical Center located?
Mercyone Waterloo Medical Center is located at 3421 West Ninth Street, Waterloo, IA 50702. Phone: (319) 272-8000.
What is the star rating for Mercyone Waterloo Medical Center?
Mercyone Waterloo Medical Center has a 4/5 star rating from CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services). This rating is based on mortality, safety, readmission, patient experience, and timeliness measures.
Does Mercyone Waterloo Medical Center have an emergency room?
Yes, Mercyone Waterloo Medical Center provides emergency services.
What This Hospital Charges
| Procedure | Charges | Actual Paid | Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
SEPTICEMIA OR SEVERE SEPSIS WITHOUT MV >96 HOURS WITH MCC 94 patients/yr | $45,766 | $14,650 | 68% less |
PSYCHOSES 59 patients/yr | $13,783 | $10,807 | 22% less |
MAJOR HIP AND KNEE JOINT REPLACEMENT OR REATTACHMENT OF LOWER EXTREMITY WITHOUT 55 patients/yr | $78,594 | $14,121 | 82% less |
HEART FAILURE AND SHOCK WITH MCC 41 patients/yr | $29,857 | $10,095 | 66% less |
PERCUTANEOUS CARDIOVASCULAR PROCEDURES WITH INTRALUMINAL DEVICE WITHOUT MCC 35 patients/yr | $79,278 | $13,589 | 83% less |
ALCOHOL, DRUG ABUSE OR DEPENDENCE WITHOUT REHABILITATION THERAPY WITHOUT MCC 27 patients/yr | $22,896 | $7,266 | 68% less |
SEPTICEMIA OR SEVERE SEPSIS WITHOUT MV >96 HOURS WITHOUT MCC 26 patients/yr | $27,691 | $8,560 | 69% less |
CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE WITH MCC 24 patients/yr | $32,882 | $8,831 | 73% less |
GASTROINTESTINAL HEMORRHAGE WITH CC 23 patients/yr | $32,834 | $7,972 | 76% less |
ESOPHAGITIS, GASTROENTERITIS AND MISCELLANEOUS DIGESTIVE DISORDERS WITHOUT MCC 23 patients/yr | $25,175 | $6,512 | 74% 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
- Black Hawk
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Birthing Friendly
- Yes
- Facility ID
- 160067