UnityPoint Health - Allen Hospital
UnityPoint Health - Allen Hospital is a medical facility located in Waterloo, IA. This hospital has been recognized for America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™, Patient Safety Excellence Award™, and more.
Patient Experience Rating
9% higher than the national average
Awards
Healthgrades awards tell you which hospitals deliver superior quality care. Healthgrades evaluates hospital performance using objective quality measures including clinical outcomes and patient safety, as well as patient experience.
Learn more about our awards methodologyHospital Quality Awards
America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2022)
Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality
Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2023, 2022)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2023, 2022)
Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions
Specialty Clinical Quality Awards
Critical Care Excellence Award™ (2022)
Superior clinical outcomes in treating pulmonary embolism, respiratory system failure, sepsis, and diabetic emergencies
Hospital Quality
Clinical Ratings
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Complication Based Ratings
Appendectomy
In Hospital
Complication Based Ratings
Pacemaker Procedures
In Hospital
Mortality Based Ratings
Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) Surgery
Mortality In-Hospital
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Coronary Interventional Procedures (Inpatient)
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Heart Attack
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Heart Failure
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Valve Surgery
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Complication Based Ratings
Diabetic Emergencies
In Hospital
Mortality Based Ratings
Pulmonary Embolism
Mortality In-Hospital
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Respiratory Failure
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Sepsis
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Specialty Excellence Awards
Critical Care Excellence Award™
2022
Complication Based Ratings
Gallbladder Removal Surgery
In Hospital
Mortality Based Ratings
Bowel Obstruction
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Colorectal Surgeries
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Gastrointestinal Bleed
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Pancreatitis
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Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery
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Complication Based Ratings
C-Section Delivery
In Hospital
Vaginal Delivery
In Hospital
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Stroke
Mortality In-Hospital
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Complication Based Ratings
Hip Fracture Treatment
In Hospital
Hip Replacement
In Hospital
Total Knee Replacement
In Hospital
Complication Based Ratings
Outpatient Total Hip Replacement
In Hospital
Outpatient Total Knee Replacement
In Hospital
Complication Based Ratings
Outpatient Back and Neck Surgery (except Spinal Fusion)
In Hospital
Outpatient Rotator Cuff Repair
In Hospital
Mortality Based Ratings
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
Mortality In-Hospital
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Pneumonia
Mortality In-Hospital
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Complication Based Ratings
Spinal Fusion
In Hospital
Complication Based Ratings
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Repair
In Hospital
Carotid Procedures
In Hospital
Patient Experience
Patient experience measures tell you how patients felt about the care they received at the hospital. These measures are based on the Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (HCAHPS) survey data from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).
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National Average
Communication with doctors
Percent of patients who said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well
Communication with nurses
Percent of patients who said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well
Responsiveness of hospital staff
Percent of patients who said they always received help quickly from hospital staff
Communication about medicines
Percent of patients who said that staff always explained medicines before giving them to patients
Discharge Information
Percent of patients who said they were given information about recovering at home
Care Transition
Percent of patients who said they understood their care needs when they left the hospital
UnityPoint Health - Allen Hospital
National Average
Quietness
Percent of patients who said the area around their rooms was always kept quiet at night
Cleanliness
Percent of patients who said their room and bathroom were always kept clean
Providers
Provider Reviews
Apr 17 2024
Review for Dr. Ko
I had PRP to both elbows. I have 95 percent improvement. With no hardly any pain. Maybe 1 once in awhile. The staff are very kind and helpful. They are all great. I was very pleased with my whole experience there.
Apr 16 2024
Review for Dr. Kim
Had a total.knee replacement, excellent.work, professional, answers all questions, bedside manner, exceptional, I would recommend Dr, M Gorsche to family and friends!
Sue E. Apr 08 2024
Review for Dr. Gorsche
Dr. Jones did a hernia repair for me. Everything went smooth. Recovered well. He spoke quickly but confidently. He explained everything and it went according to plan. I am now fully recovered and would recommend him.
Mar 26 2024
Review for Dr. Jones
Dr. Clark dealt with the issue , a broken finger ,in a kind careful and efficient manner. He answered all questions and made clear the plan for recovery. My daughter said it was the best appointment she had been involved in….everyone was friendly , listened and did their part it was a relaxed...
Mar 12 2024
Review for Dr. Clark
Location
UnityPoint Health - Allen Hospital
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is UnityPoint Health - Allen Hospital located?
UnityPoint Health - Allen Hospital is located at 1825 Logan Ave, Waterloo, IA 50703. Find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.
Has UnityPoint Health - Allen Hospital won any recent awards from Healthgrades?
Yes, UnityPoint Health - Allen Hospital has been awarded with America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™, Patient Safety Excellence Award™, Outstanding Patient Experience Award™, and 1 more in the past two years.
Is UnityPoint Health - Allen Hospital highly rated with patients?
72% patients recommend this hospital. See Healthgrades for detailed clinical ratings by specialty.
Does UnityPoint Health - Allen Hospital score well in safety ratings?
Healthgrades tracks outcome ratings for 13 hospital services. View more details here.
How do I get in at UnityPoint Health - Allen Hospital?
Phone number, appointment information, and directions can be found on Healthgrades UnityPoint Health - Allen Hospital profile..
How does UnityPoint Health - Allen Hospital rank in terms of safety and outcomes?
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I had work done on my eyes, droopy eyelids. The surgery went so well and very little pain, just a twinge here and there. She is a perfectionist when it comes to her surgeries and I greatly appreciate that. She gave me a whole new lease on life. Thank you.