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Decatur County Hospital

Decatur County Hospital in Leon, IA - Get directions, phone number, research physicians, and compare hospital ratings for Decatur County Hospital on Healthgrades.

77%

Patient Experience Rating

5% higher than the national average

Safety Ratings

How well a hospital safeguards patients from potential complications

No events relating to foreign objects left in body during a surgery or procedure

7 ratings were as expected

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Hospital Quality

Clinical Ratings

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Mortality Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionMortality In-HospitalMortality within 30 days

Pneumonia

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Data Source

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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77%

Patients who gave a rating of 9 or 10

2% higher than the national average

77%

Would definitely recommend

5% higher than the national average

Decatur County Hospital

National Average

Communication with doctors

Percent of patients who said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

100%50%0%78%82%

Communication with nurses

Percent of patients who said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

100%50%0%77%81%

Responsiveness of hospital staff

Percent of patients who said they always received help quickly from hospital staff

100%50%0%66%71%

Communication about medicines

Percent of patients who said that staff always explained medicines before giving them to patients

100%50%0%68%64%

Discharge Information

Percent of patients who said they were given information about recovering at home

100%50%0%83%87%

Care Transition

Percent of patients who said they understood their care needs when they left the hospital

100%50%0%47%54%

Decatur County Hospital

National Average

Quietness

Percent of patients who said the area around their rooms was always kept quiet at night

100%50%0%68%67%

Cleanliness

Percent of patients who said their room and bathroom were always kept clean

100%50%0%88%76%

Providers

Provider Reviews

Dr. Schmitz performed a lumbar fusion on my lower back in 11-2020 and have had no issues since. Just got home from him doing an artificial disc replacement in my neck yesterday. He is a great doctor and would definitely recommend! He explains things well and is very caring!

Stacy Apr 12 2024

Review for Dr. Schmitz

Dr. Homedan saw me the same day I was referred. He was very pleasant and explained everything well.

Mar 17 2024

Review for Dr. Homedan

I have been going to UNMC Village Pointe for the last year …mainly for cardiac rehab, which has been awesome! I also just went for a colonoscopy and the nursing and clinical staff were wonderful with the exception of my physician, Dr Timothy McCashland. Although he was medically very competent, his...

An otherwise satisfied patient Mar 12 2024

Review for Dr. McCashland

I had a very positive experience with this doctor and all the staff at the Village Point location for a colonoscopy. Everyone from the receptionist to nurses to anesthesia were super nice, accommodating and explained everything clearly.

Mar 09 2024

Review for Dr. McCashland

I 1st saw Dr Aviles in 2014 because I was diagnosed with rotator cuff tear. After viewing my MRI Dr Aviles recommended physical therapy due to cuff tear was very minimal and thought I may benefit from therapy over having to jump right in to surgery. He was correct, I began physical therapy and even...

Rich Mar 08 2024

Review for Dr. Aviles

Location

Decatur County Hospital

1405 NW Church St, Leon IA 50144

CallDirections

(641) 446-4871

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Decatur County Hospital located?

Decatur County Hospital is located at 1405 NW Church St, Leon, IA 50144. Find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.

Has Decatur County Hospital won any recent awards from Healthgrades?

No, Decatur County Hospital has not won any awards in the past few years. Search for Hospitals on Healthgrades to find more.

Is Decatur County Hospital highly rated with patients?

77% patients recommend this hospital. See Healthgrades for detailed clinical ratings by specialty.

Does Decatur County Hospital score well in safety ratings?

Healthgrades tracks outcome ratings for 7 hospital services. View more details here.

How do I get in at Decatur County Hospital?

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How does Decatur County Hospital rank in terms of safety and outcomes?

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Contact Us

1405 NW Church St

Leon, IA 50144

Directions

(641) 446-4871