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Visit Winneshiek County
Address
901 MONTGOMERY STREET
Decorah, IA 52101
Phone
Government - Local
HoursOpen 24/7 Websitewinnmed.org
Facilities & services
25
total beds
3
operating rooms
Critical access
facility type
Emergency & critical care
Dedicated EREmergency psych
Imaging
CTMRIDiagnostic radiology
Surgery
Inpatient surgeryAnesthesiology
Other services
ChemotherapyPharmacy
Accessibility & amenities
Wheelchair-accessible entrance Wheelchair-accessible parking Wheelchair-accessible restroom Wheelchair-accessible seating Public restrooms Apple Pay / Google Pay Requires appointments Recommends appointment
ER performance
Typical ER visit length
Median time from arrival to leaving.
2 hr 8 min of 324 patients
Mental-health ER visit length
Mental health visits usually run longer (safety screening).
4 hr 42 min of 21 patients
Patients who left before being seen
Walked out before being seen, usually due to long waits.
1% of 9,453 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.
- About average
Infection rates lower is better
C. diff (intestinal) infections
Gut infections, often after antibiotics.
- About average
0.52 1.00 = national avg
What patients say
Overall HCAHPS rating
Hospital rating
79% rated 9 or 10 of 10
79%
Would recommend
76% would definitely recommend
76%
Nurse communication
87% said nurses always communicated well
87%
Doctor communication
88% said doctors always communicated well
88%
Cleanliness
82% said the room was always clean
82%
Quietness at night
67% said the area was always quiet at night
67%
Clinicians on staff
86
total clinicians
3
ER physicians
By specialty
General surgery 7
Cardiology 6
Hematology / oncology 3
Orthopedic surgery 3
Radiology 3
Internal medicine 2
Interventional cardiology 1
Pulmonology 1
Obstetrics / gynecology 1
Frequently asked questions
How long is the wait at Winnmed?

Winnmed does not currently publish a live wait-time feed. Call the ER directly at (563) 382-2911 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 Winnmed 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 Winnmed, call (563) 382-2911.

Where is Winnmed located?

Winnmed is located at 901 Montgomery Street, Decorah, IA, 52101. Phone: (563) 382-2911.