Lucas County Health Center
Explore care at Lucas County Health Center in Chariton, IA, and compare its services, physicians, and hospital ratings on Healthgrades. Find the best healthcare options for your needs, all in one place.
Patient Experience Rating
8% lower than the national average
Hospital Quality
Clinical Ratings
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Mortality Based Ratings
Pneumonia
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
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
Communication with nurses
Percent of patients who said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well
Discharge Information
Percent of patients who said they were given information about recovering at home
Communication with doctors
Percent of patients who said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well
Care Transition
Percent of patients who said they understood their care needs when they left the hospital
Communication about medicines
Percent of patients who said that staff always explained medicines before giving them to patients
Responsiveness of hospital staff
Percent of patients who said they always received help quickly from hospital staff
Lucas County Health 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 22 2025
Review for Dr. Thompson
I only had a cyst removed from my breast, but I found Dr Jones to be very personable. He was great about explaining the procedure and took care that I was not in pain. I would recommend Dr Jones, plus he has a very nice staff.
Apr 15 2025
Review for Dr. Jones
You were always in such a rush when assessing my father’s skin. He told me it always seemed like you had somewhere else to be, moving much too fast over his skin during your so called assessments . A melanoma on his left back metastasized to his lung and pleura causing irreparable damage. He...
Apr 14 2025
Review for Dr. Ayers
Dr Rauen & his team are great! I felt so confident in their ability to take care of my issues. They were professional yet personable and very good at putting me at ease. They explained everything to me & asked often if I had questions. I’m so glad I chose Dr Rauen & Wolfe Eye Clinic & Surgery...
Joyce Portzen Apr 02 2025
Review for Dr. Rauen
I had open Inguinal hernia surgery on Jan. 9, 2025. Couldn’t be happier with the whole process. Being 2 weeks out I can say I’ve had only minor discomfort. No extra pain meds needed for me.
Feb 20 2025
Review for Dr. Conte
Location
Lucas County Health Center
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Lucas County Health Center located?
Lucas County Health Center is located at 1200 N 7th St, Chariton, IA 50049. Find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.
Has Lucas County Health Center won any recent awards from Healthgrades?
No, Lucas County Health Center has not won any awards in the past few years. Search for Hospitals on Healthgrades to find more.
Is Lucas County Health Center highly rated with patients?
87% patients recommend this hospital. See Healthgrades for detailed clinical ratings by specialty.
Does Lucas County Health Center score well in safety ratings?
Healthgrades tracks outcome ratings for 4 hospital services. View more details here.
How do I get in at Lucas County Health Center?
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How does Lucas County Health Center rank in terms of safety and outcomes?
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Bedside manner is top notch. Took all the time I needed to ask questions. Personable with zero ego. His staff follows his lead with friendliness and you feel like him and his staff really care for you and work for the best outcome. He was a true answer to prayer for me!