Compare 50 Hospital Ratings
in Iowa
Patient satisfaction ratings and HCAHPS quality scores for every CMS-registered hospital in Iowa. Data is sourced directly from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) — the same source used by Medicare Care Compare — and updated quarterly.
Important notice. Hospital ratings on this page reflect patient satisfaction survey responses collected by CMS through the HCAHPS program — they are not clinical quality grades or physician recommendations. Ratings measure how patients reported their care experience, not medical outcomes. Do not use this page to make emergency medical decisions. For emergencies, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room. To verify a hospital's clinical accreditation, consult The Joint Commission or Medicare Care Compare. How we use this data →
Total Hospitals
50
Avg Rating
3.64
5-Star Hospitals
8
4+ Star Hospitals
30
Average rating: 3.64 out of 5 stars
Top-Rated Hospitals in Iowa
ORANGE CITY AREA HEALTH SYSTEM
ORANGE CITY, IA
IOWA SPECIALTY HOSPITAL - BELMOND
BELMOND, IA
IOWA SPECIALTY HOSPITAL - CLARION
CLARION, IA
KOSSUTH REGIONAL HEALTH CENTER
ALGONA, IA
COMPASS MEMORIAL HEALTHCARE
MARENGO, IA
VAN DIEST MEDICAL CENTER
WEBSTER CITY, IA
Iowa Hospitals by Patient Rating
Sorted by HCAHPS overall patient satisfaction score. Click any hospital for full CMS quality metrics and contact details.
Data last updated: April 2026
Hospitals by City in Iowa
DES MOINES
4 hospitals · 3★ avg
IOWA CITY
3 hospitals · 3.33★ avg
CEDAR RAPIDS
2 hospitals · 3.5★ avg
DUBUQUE
2 hospitals · 3.5★ avg
COUNCIL BLUFFS
2 hospitals · 3.5★ avg
WATERLOO
2 hospitals · 3★ avg
SIOUX CITY
2 hospitals · 2.5★ avg
ORANGE CITY
1 hospital · 5★ avg
BELMOND
1 hospital · 5★ avg
CLARION
1 hospital · 5★ avg
ALGONA
1 hospital · 5★ avg
MARENGO
1 hospital · 5★ avg
WEBSTER CITY
1 hospital · 5★ avg
ONAWA
1 hospital · 5★ avg
DECORAH
1 hospital · 5★ avg
WAVERLY
1 hospital · 4★ avg
SPIRIT LAKE
1 hospital · 4★ avg
PELLA
1 hospital · 4★ avg
SIOUX CENTER
1 hospital · 4★ avg
SPENCER
1 hospital · 4★ avg
Common Procedure Costs in Iowa
Average negotiated rates for common hospital procedures in Iowa.
| Procedure | Low | Median | High | Providers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C-SectionCPT 59510 | $85 | $5,021 | $12,254 | 345 |
| Knee ReplacementCPT 27447 | $95 | $2,935 | $4,753 | 309 |
| Cataract SurgeryCPT 66984 | $85 | $1,186 | $1,313 | 296 |
| Hip ReplacementCPT 27130 | $91 | $2,938 | $3,950 | 320 |
| ColonoscopyCPT 45378 | $85 | $466 | $944 | 458 |
| Gallbladder RemovalCPT 47562 | $90 | $1,428 | $3,082 | 337 |
| ER Visit (Moderate)CPT 99284 | $80 | $163 | $371 | 853 |
Costs shown are physician/professional fees based on negotiated insurance rates. Facility fees are additional for hospital-based procedures.
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Written by Jayant Panwar | Last reviewed: Q1 2026
Medically reviewed for accuracyOfficial U.S. Government Data: Hospital quality ratings sourced from the CMS HCAHPS Patient Survey (2026). Procedure costs from federally mandated Transparency in Coverage (TiC) Act filings.
This information does not constitute medical advice. Hospital ratings reflect patient survey responses and may not predict individual outcomes. Learn about our data · Editorial policy