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Visit Jefferson County
Address
2000 S MAIN
Fairfield, IA 52556
Phone
Government - Local
HoursOpen 24/7 Websitejeffersoncountyhealthcenter.org
Facilities & services
25
total beds
2
operating rooms
Critical access
facility type
Emergency & critical care
Dedicated ERShock / traumaICUCCUEmergency psych
Imaging
CTMRIDiagnostic radiology
Surgery
Inpatient surgeryAnesthesiology
Other services
ChemotherapyPharmacy
Accessibility & amenities
Wheelchair-accessible entrance Wheelchair-accessible parking Wheelchair-accessible restroom Wheelchair-accessible seating Apple Pay / Google Pay
ER performance
Typical ER visit length
Median time from arrival to leaving.
1 hr 48 min of 343 patients
Mental-health ER visit length
Mental health visits usually run longer (safety screening).
3 hr 32 min of 15 patients
Patients who left before being seen
Walked out before being seen, usually due to long waits.
1% of 7,996 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.
Below average
What patients say
Overall HCAHPS rating
Hospital rating
80% rated 9 or 10 of 10
80%
Would recommend
73% would definitely recommend
73%
Nurse communication
86% said nurses always communicated well
86%
Doctor communication
77% said doctors always communicated well
77%
Cleanliness
83% said the room was always clean
83%
Quietness at night
69% said the area was always quiet at night
69%
Clinicians on staff
119
total clinicians
7
ER physicians
By specialty
Cardiology 14
Radiology 13
Orthopedic surgery 4
Neurology 3
Interventional cardiology 3
Pulmonology 2
Internal medicine 2
General surgery 1
Frequently asked questions
How long is the wait at Jefferson County Health Center?

Jefferson County Health Center does not currently publish a live wait-time feed. Call the ER directly at (641) 472-4111 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 Jefferson County 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 Jefferson County Health Center, call (641) 472-4111.

Where is Jefferson County Health Center located?

Jefferson County Health Center is located at 2000 S Main, Fairfield, IA, 52556. Phone: (641) 472-4111.