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Visit Buena Vista County
Address
1525 WEST 5TH STREET
Storm Lake, IA 50588
Phone
Government - Local
HoursOpen 24/7 Websitebvrmc.org
Facilities & services
35
total beds
Critical access
facility type
Emergency & critical care
Dedicated ERShock / traumaICUEmergency psychHelipad
Imaging
CTMRIDiagnostic radiology
Surgery
Inpatient surgeryAnesthesiology
Other services
ChemotherapyPsychiatric unitPharmacy
Accessibility & amenities
Wheelchair-accessible entrance Wheelchair-accessible parking Wheelchair-accessible restroom Public restrooms Apple Pay / Google Pay Requires appointments Recommends appointment
ER performance
Typical ER visit length
Median time from arrival to leaving.
2 hr 26 min of 372 patients
Mental-health ER visit length
Mental health visits usually run longer (safety screening).
6 hr 14 min of 17 patients
Patients who left before being seen
Walked out before being seen, usually due to long waits.
1% of 8,390 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
What patients say
Overall HCAHPS rating
Hospital rating
84% rated 9 or 10 of 10
84%
Would recommend
76% would definitely recommend
76%
Nurse communication
81% said nurses always communicated well
81%
Doctor communication
89% said doctors always communicated well
89%
Cleanliness
82% said the room was always clean
82%
Quietness at night
72% said the area was always quiet at night
72%
Clinicians on staff
115
total clinicians
2
ER physicians
By specialty
Radiology 24
Cardiology 4
Neurology 3
Hematology / oncology 3
General surgery 2
Pulmonology 2
Internal medicine 2
Orthopedic surgery 2
Critical care 1
Interventional cardiology 1
Obstetrics / gynecology 1
Frequently asked questions
How long is the wait at Buena Vista Regional Medical Center?

Buena Vista Regional Medical Center does not currently publish a live wait-time feed. Call the ER directly at (712) 732-4030 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 Buena Vista Regional Medical 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 Buena Vista Regional Medical Center, call (712) 732-4030.

Where is Buena Vista Regional Medical Center located?

Buena Vista Regional Medical Center is located at 1525 West 5Th Street, Storm Lake, IA, 50588. Phone: (712) 732-4030.