Unitypoint Health - Des Moines Iowa Methodist Medi
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 | 3.5% | 1,368 | Avg |
| Heart Attack (AMI) | 13.8% | 567 | Avg |
| Heart Failure | 15.3% | 933 | Worse |
| Pneumonia | 17.4% | 909 | Avg |
| COPD | 9.7% | 268 | Avg |
| Stroke | 12% | 461 | Avg |
| Coronary Bypass (CABG) | 2.4% | 132 | Avg |
| Overall Mortality | 3.6% | 4,077 | Better |
| Patient Safety (Composite) | 1.01% | — | Avg |
Lower rates indicate better outcomes. Volume reflects patient count during the reporting period. Source: CMS Complications and Deaths data.
Is Unitypoint Health - Des Moines Iowa Methodist Medi a Good Hospital?
Unitypoint Health - Des Moines Iowa Methodist Medi has a trust score of 63/100 and a 3-star CMS rating — above average quality. Located in Des Moines, IA, it is an acute care hospital with emergency services and is designated birthing-friendly. It performs better than the national average in overall mortality.
Top Performer In
How It Compares in Des Moines
#1
Rank in city
4
Hospitals
63 vs 58
Score vs city avg
2.8/5
City avg rating
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Unitypoint Health - Des Moines Iowa Methodist Medi a good hospital?
Unitypoint Health - Des Moines Iowa Methodist Medi is an acute care hospital in Des Moines, IA with a 3/5 CMS star rating. Trust score: 63/100. It is rated above average.
Where is Unitypoint Health - Des Moines Iowa Methodist Medi located?
Unitypoint Health - Des Moines Iowa Methodist Medi is located at 1200 Pleasant Street, Des Moines, IA 50309. Phone: (515) 343-1000.
What is the star rating for Unitypoint Health - Des Moines Iowa Methodist Medi?
Unitypoint Health - Des Moines Iowa Methodist Medi 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 Unitypoint Health - Des Moines Iowa Methodist Medi have an emergency room?
Yes, Unitypoint Health - Des Moines Iowa Methodist Medi provides emergency services.
Quick Facts
- Type
- Acute Care Hospitals
- Ownership
- Voluntary non-profit - Private
- County
- Polk
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Birthing Friendly
- Yes
- Facility ID
- 160082