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Visit Hancock County
Address
532 1ST ST NW
Britt, IA 50423
Phone
Government - Local
HoursOpen 24/7 Websitetrusthchs.com
Facilities & services
25
total beds
1
operating room
Critical access
facility type
Emergency & critical care
Dedicated ERHelipad
Imaging
CTMRIDiagnostic radiology
Surgery
Inpatient surgeryAnesthesiology
Accessibility & amenities
Wheelchair-accessible entrance Wheelchair-accessible parking Wheelchair-accessible restroom Public restrooms Apple Pay / Google Pay
ER performance
Typical ER visit length
Median time from arrival to leaving.
1 hr 52 min of 411 patients
Patients who left before being seen
Walked out before being seen, usually due to long waits.
0% of 4,090 visits
Compared to other US hospitals
Patient safety
Rates of infections, clots, falls and surgical complications during a stay.
- About average
Avoiding readmission
Patients returning within 30 days for the same condition.
Above average
What patients say
Hospital rating
91% rated 9 or 10 of 10
no star
91%
Would recommend
89% would definitely recommend
no star
89%
Nurse communication
88% said nurses always communicated well
no star
88%
Doctor communication
86% said doctors always communicated well
no star
86%
Cleanliness
87% said the room was always clean
no star
87%
Quietness at night
78% said the area was always quiet at night
no star
78%
Clinicians on staff
99
total clinicians
2
ER physicians
By specialty
Cardiology 9
Internal medicine 6
Radiology 6
General surgery 2
Interventional cardiology 2
Pulmonology 2
Orthopedic surgery 2
Neurology 1
Interventional radiology 1
Obstetrics / gynecology 1
Frequently asked questions
How long is the wait at Hancock County Health System?

Hancock County Health System does not currently publish a live wait-time feed. Call the ER directly at (641) 843-5000 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 Hancock County Health System 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 Hancock County Health System, call (641) 843-5000.

Where is Hancock County Health System located?

Hancock County Health System is located at 532 1St St Nw, Britt, IA, 50423. Phone: (641) 843-5000.