University Of Iowa Health Care Medical Center Down
Quality Measures vs National Average
Patient Safety
5 of 8 measures reportedMortality (Death Rates)
6 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% | 153 | Avg |
| Heart Attack (AMI) | 11% | 167 | Avg |
| Heart Failure | 9.5% | 306 | Avg |
| Pneumonia | 14.6% | 282 | Avg |
| COPD | 10.9% | 79 | Avg |
| Stroke | 11.9% | 103 | Avg |
| Overall Mortality | 4.8% | 866 | 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 University Of Iowa Health Care Medical Center Down a Good Hospital?
University Of Iowa Health Care Medical Center Down has a trust score of 68/100 and a 4-star CMS rating — above average quality. Located in Iowa City, IA, it is an acute care hospital with emergency services and is designated birthing-friendly.
How It Compares in Iowa City
#2
Rank in city
3
Hospitals
68 vs 64
Score vs city avg
3.7/5
City avg rating
Frequently Asked Questions
Is University Of Iowa Health Care Medical Center Down a good hospital?
University Of Iowa Health Care Medical Center Down is an acute care hospital in Iowa City, IA with a 4/5 CMS star rating. Trust score: 68/100. It is rated above average.
Where is University Of Iowa Health Care Medical Center Down located?
University Of Iowa Health Care Medical Center Down is located at 500 E Market Street, Iowa City, IA 52245. Phone: (319) 339-0300.
What is the star rating for University Of Iowa Health Care Medical Center Down?
University Of Iowa Health Care Medical Center Down 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 University Of Iowa Health Care Medical Center Down have an emergency room?
Yes, University Of Iowa Health Care Medical Center Down provides emergency services.
What This Hospital Charges
| Procedure | Charges | Actual Paid | Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
SEPTICEMIA OR SEVERE SEPSIS WITHOUT MV >96 HOURS WITH MCC 156 patients/yr | $65,768 | $13,619 | 79% less |
HEART FAILURE AND SHOCK WITH MCC 97 patients/yr | $50,305 | $8,643 | 83% less |
SIMPLE PNEUMONIA AND PLEURISY WITH MCC 56 patients/yr | $54,708 | $9,066 | 83% less |
RESPIRATORY INFECTIONS AND INFLAMMATIONS WITH MCC 52 patients/yr | $63,703 | $11,264 | 82% less |
ACUTE MYOCARDIAL INFARCTION, DISCHARGED ALIVE WITH MCC 47 patients/yr | $58,558 | $10,886 | 81% less |
SEPTICEMIA OR SEVERE SEPSIS WITHOUT MV >96 HOURS WITHOUT MCC 43 patients/yr | $38,383 | $6,972 | 82% less |
REVISION OF HIP OR KNEE REPLACEMENT WITHOUT CC/MCC 33 patients/yr | $93,339 | $18,425 | 80% less |
PERCUTANEOUS CARDIOVASCULAR PROCEDURES WITH INTRALUMINAL DEVICE WITHOUT MCC 31 patients/yr | $80,821 | $12,006 | 85% less |
CELLULITIS WITHOUT MCC 26 patients/yr | $43,524 | $5,945 | 86% less |
GASTROINTESTINAL HEMORRHAGE WITH CC 25 patients/yr | $39,848 | $6,608 | 83% 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
- Johnson
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Birthing Friendly
- Yes
- Facility ID
- 160029