Best hospitals in Iowa City, Iowa
CMS lists 3 active hospitals in Iowa City, Iowa: 2 acute care hospitals and 1 VA hospital. 3 offer emergency services. The highest CMS overall rating here is 5 stars, held by Iowa City VA Medical Center.
- Hospitals
- 3
- With a CMS star rating
- 3
- Rated 5 stars
- 1
- Emergency services
- 3
- Beds
- 1,812
Best hospitals in Iowa City, Iowa, by measure
The best result among Iowa City, Iowa hospitals that report each measure, from the latest CMS data. Small differences between hospitals are often not statistically meaningful.
| Measure | Best in Iowa City | Result | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | Iowa City VA Medical Center | 5 | — |
| Patient survey star rating | Iowa City VA Medical Center | 5 | 3.3 |
| Heart attack death rate | Iowa City VA Medical Center | 11.1% | 11.9% |
| Heart failure death rate | Iowa City VA Medical Center | 8.6% | 11.1% |
| Stroke death rate | University Of Iowa Health Care Medical Center Down | 9.0% | 11.9% |
| Hospital-wide readmission rate | University Of Iowa Hospital & Clinics | 13.5% | 15.0% |
| Serious complications | Iowa City VA Medical Center | 0.85 | 1.00 |
| Central line bloodstream infections | Iowa City VA Medical Center | 0.00 | 1.00 |
| Time in emergency department | University Of Iowa Health Care Medical Center Down | 149 min | 162 min |
All hospitals in Iowa City, Iowa
Sorted by CMS overall star rating, then size. CMS data as of Sep 30, 2026.
| Hospital | CMS overall rating | Patient survey rating | Emergency services | Beds | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iowa City VA Medical Center | Yes | 475 | Compare Iowa City VA Medical Center | ||
| University Of Iowa Health Care Medical Center Down | Yes | 234 | Compare University Of Iowa Health Care Medical Center Down | ||
| University Of Iowa Hospital & Clinics | Yes | 1,103 | Compare University Of Iowa Hospital & Clinics |