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Address
235 8TH AVENUE WEST
Cresco, IA 52136
Phone
Government - Local
HoursOpen 24/7 Websiterhshc.com
Facilities & services
25
total beds
2
operating rooms
Critical access
facility type
Emergency & critical care
Dedicated EREmergency psychHelipad
Imaging
CTMRI
Surgery
Anesthesiology
Accessibility & amenities
Wheelchair-accessible entrance Wheelchair-accessible parking Wheelchair-accessible restroom Public restrooms
ER performance
Typical ER visit length
Median time from arrival to leaving.
1 hr 26 min of 2,842 patients
Mental-health ER visit length
Mental health visits usually run longer (safety screening).
2 hr 51 min of 145 patients
Patients who left before being seen
Walked out before being seen, usually due to long waits.
0% of 3,460 visits
Compared to other US hospitals
Avoiding readmission
Patients returning within 30 days for the same condition.
Above average
What patients say
Hospital rating
73% rated 9 or 10 of 10
no star
73%
Would recommend
66% would definitely recommend
no star
66%
Nurse communication
79% said nurses always communicated well
no star
79%
Doctor communication
77% said doctors always communicated well
no star
77%
Cleanliness
74% said the room was always clean
no star
74%
Quietness at night
75% said the area was always quiet at night
no star
75%
Clinicians on staff
61
total clinicians
By specialty
Radiology 17
General surgery 3
Cardiology 1
Pulmonology 1
Internal medicine 1
Orthopedic surgery 1
Frequently asked questions
How long is the wait at Regional Health Services of Howard County?

Regional Health Services of Howard County does not currently publish a live wait-time feed. Call the ER directly at (563) 547-2101 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 Regional Health Services of Howard County 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 Regional Health Services of Howard County, call (563) 547-2101.

Where is Regional Health Services of Howard County located?

Regional Health Services of Howard County is located at 235 8Th Avenue West, Cresco, IA, 52136. Phone: (563) 547-2101.