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Visit Kossuth County
Address
1515 SOUTH PHILLIPS STREET
Algona, IA 50511
Phone
Government - Local
HoursOpen 24/7 Websitekrhc.com
Facilities & services
25
total beds
2
operating rooms
Critical access
facility type
Emergency & critical care
Dedicated ER
Imaging
CTMRI
Other services
Pharmacy
Accessibility & amenities
Wheelchair-accessible entrance Wheelchair-accessible parking Wheelchair-accessible restroom Medication disposal Free parking lot Apple Pay / Google Pay
ER performance
Typical ER visit length
Median time from arrival to leaving.
1 hr 35 min of 377 patients
Mental-health ER visit length
Mental health visits usually run longer (safety screening).
2 hr 18 min of 29 patients
Patients who left before being seen
Walked out before being seen, usually due to long waits.
1% of 4,890 visits
Compared to other US hospitals
Avoiding readmission
Patients returning within 30 days for the same condition.
- About average
Infection rates lower is better
C. diff (intestinal) infections
Gut infections, often after antibiotics.
- About average
2.50 1.00 = national avg
What patients say
Overall HCAHPS rating
Hospital rating
86% rated 9 or 10 of 10
86%
Would recommend
78% would definitely recommend
78%
Nurse communication
88% said nurses always communicated well
88%
Doctor communication
90% said doctors always communicated well
90%
Cleanliness
91% said the room was always clean
91%
Quietness at night
66% said the area was always quiet at night
66%
Clinicians on staff
97
total clinicians
1
ER physicians
By specialty
Radiology 13
Cardiology 6
Orthopedic surgery 5
Internal medicine 3
General surgery 2
Hematology / oncology 2
Critical care 1
Interventional cardiology 1
Interventional radiology 1
Frequently asked questions
How long is the wait at Kossuth Regional Health Center?

Kossuth Regional Health Center does not currently publish a live wait-time feed. Call the ER directly at (515) 295-2451 for the most current wait estimate.

Should I go to the ER or to urgent care?

For life-threatening symptoms , chest pain, stroke signs (face drooping, arm weakness, speech difficulty), severe bleeding, breathing difficulty, or loss of consciousness , call 911 and head to the ER. For minor injuries, fevers, low-grade illness, or anything non-emergency, urgent care is usually faster and cheaper. See urgent care in Iowa.

Is Kossuth Regional Health Center open 24 hours?

Most Medicare-certified ERs in the US run 24 hours a day, seven days a week. To confirm the current status of Kossuth Regional Health Center, call (515) 295-2451.

Where is Kossuth Regional Health Center located?

Kossuth Regional Health Center is located at 1515 South Phillips Street, Algona, IA, 50511. Phone: (515) 295-2451.