Spencer Municipal Hospital
Quality Measures vs National Average
Patient Safety
3 of 8 measures reportedMortality (Death Rates)
5 of 8 measures reportedReadmission Rates
9 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% | 170 | Avg |
| Heart Failure | 12.5% | 117 | Avg |
| Pneumonia | 16% | 183 | Avg |
| COPD | 8.6% | 40 | Avg |
| Stroke | 14.9% | 39 | Avg |
| Overall Mortality | 4.8% | 408 | Avg |
| Patient Safety (Composite) | 1.13% | — | Avg |
Lower rates indicate better outcomes. Volume reflects patient count during the reporting period. Source: CMS Complications and Deaths data.
Is Spencer Municipal Hospital a Good Hospital?
Spencer Municipal Hospital has a trust score of 66/100 and a 4-star CMS rating — above average quality. Located in Spencer, IA, it is an acute care hospital with emergency services and is designated birthing-friendly.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Spencer Municipal Hospital a good hospital?
Spencer Municipal Hospital is an acute care hospital in Spencer, IA with a 4/5 CMS star rating. Trust score: 66/100. It is rated above average.
Where is Spencer Municipal Hospital located?
Spencer Municipal Hospital is located at 1200 1St Avenue East, Spencer, IA 51301. Phone: (712) 264-6198.
What is the star rating for Spencer Municipal Hospital?
Spencer Municipal Hospital 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 Spencer Municipal Hospital have an emergency room?
Yes, Spencer Municipal Hospital provides emergency services.
What This Hospital Charges
| Procedure | Charges | Actual Paid | Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
SEPTICEMIA OR SEVERE SEPSIS WITHOUT MV >96 HOURS WITH MCC 64 patients/yr | $30,618 | $16,068 | 48% less |
MAJOR HIP AND KNEE JOINT REPLACEMENT OR REATTACHMENT OF LOWER EXTREMITY WITHOUT 53 patients/yr | $41,934 | $15,347 | 63% less |
HEART FAILURE AND SHOCK WITH MCC 52 patients/yr | $18,121 | $10,492 | 42% less |
SIMPLE PNEUMONIA AND PLEURISY WITH MCC 33 patients/yr | $17,530 | $10,757 | 39% less |
RESPIRATORY INFECTIONS AND INFLAMMATIONS WITH MCC 23 patients/yr | $23,457 | $14,001 | 40% less |
HIP AND FEMUR PROCEDURES EXCEPT MAJOR JOINT WITH CC 23 patients/yr | $38,769 | $16,838 | 57% less |
SEPTICEMIA OR SEVERE SEPSIS WITHOUT MV >96 HOURS WITHOUT MCC 17 patients/yr | $14,697 | $8,451 | 42% less |
KIDNEY AND URINARY TRACT INFECTIONS WITHOUT MCC 15 patients/yr | $12,300 | $6,550 | 47% less |
PULMONARY EDEMA AND RESPIRATORY FAILURE 14 patients/yr | $26,555 | $10,141 | 62% less |
HIP REPLACEMENT WITH PRINCIPAL DIAGNOSIS OF HIP FRACTURE WITHOUT MCC 14 patients/yr | $40,926 | $17,203 | 58% 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
- Government - Local
- County
- Clay
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Birthing Friendly
- Yes
- Facility ID
- 160112