Buena Vista Regional Medical Center
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Patient Experience Rating
9% higher than the national average
Hospital Quality
Clinical Ratings
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Mortality Based Ratings
Heart Failure
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Sepsis
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Complication Based Ratings
Vaginal Delivery
In Hospital
C-Section Delivery
In Hospital
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Total Knee Replacement
In Hospital
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Outpatient Total Hip Replacement
In Hospital
Outpatient Total Knee Replacement
In Hospital
Mortality Based Ratings
Pneumonia
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Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
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Patient Experience
Patient experience measures tell you how patients felt about the care they received at the hospital. These measures are based on the Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (HCAHPS) survey data from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).
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National Average
Care Transition
Percent of patients who said they understood their care needs when they left the hospital
Communication with nurses
Percent of patients who said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well
Communication with doctors
Percent of patients who said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well
Responsiveness of hospital staff
Percent of patients who said they always received help quickly from hospital staff
Discharge Information
Percent of patients who said they were given information about recovering at home
Communication about medicines
Percent of patients who said that staff always explained medicines before giving them to patients
Buena Vista Regional Medical Center
National Average
Quietness
Percent of patients who said the area around their rooms was always kept quiet at night
Cleanliness
Percent of patients who said their room and bathroom were always kept clean
Providers
Provider Reviews
Apr 10 2025
Review for Dr. Alchaki
Dr. Kreutz listens to you. Diagnosed my issues and offered resolutions. Office is efficient.
Apr 09 2025
Review for Dr. Kreutz
He is very thorough and knowledgeable! He answers every question I have, and I highly recommend him!
Apr 04 2025
Review for Dr. Alliman
She IS very thorough however she ordered tests and it’s been 2 and a half weeks and I’ve heard nothing. The x-ray tech suggested that I call right away and let them know that the test was performed so she would know to look for the results, (which I did immediately.) After waiting two weeks and...
Kandi Apr 03 2025
Review for Dr. Bligh
One of the worst ER visits I've experienced. Unity pount in Grinell Iowa. Tried to explain a salmonella treatment received 2.5 weeks prior. Followed by numerous high grade fevers and cold sweats. Most recently I had been experiencing infections in small cuts in my hands that weren't healing and...
Justin Apr 02 2025
Review for Dr. Netten
Location
Buena Vista Regional Medical Center
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Buena Vista Regional Medical Center located?
Buena Vista Regional Medical Center is located at 1525 W 5th St, Storm Lake, IA 50588. Find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.
Has Buena Vista Regional Medical Center won any recent awards from Healthgrades?
No, Buena Vista Regional Medical Center has not won any awards in the past few years. Search for Hospitals on Healthgrades to find more.
Is Buena Vista Regional Medical Center highly rated with patients?
82% patients recommend this hospital. See Healthgrades for detailed clinical ratings by specialty.
Does Buena Vista Regional Medical Center score well in safety ratings?
Healthgrades tracks outcome ratings for 11 hospital services. View more details here.
How do I get in at Buena Vista Regional Medical Center?
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How does Buena Vista Regional Medical Center rank in terms of safety and outcomes?
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Dr Alchaki, is not only very smart and knowledgeable, he is kind and understanding -the perfect combination for a doctor!