Spencer Municipal Hospital
Spencer Municipal Hospital is a medical facility located in Spencer, IA. This hospital has been recognized for Outstanding Patient Experience Award™.
Patient Experience Rating
6% higher than the national average
Awards
Healthgrades awards tell you which hospitals deliver superior quality care. Healthgrades evaluates hospital performance using objective quality measures including clinical outcomes and patient safety, as well as patient experience.
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Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023)
Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions
Hospital Quality
Clinical Ratings
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Mortality Based Ratings
Heart Failure
Mortality In-Hospital
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Mortality Based Ratings
Respiratory Failure
Mortality In-Hospital
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Sepsis
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Mortality Based Ratings
Bowel Obstruction
Mortality In-Hospital
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Colorectal Surgeries
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Gastrointestinal Bleed
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Complication Based Ratings
Vaginal Delivery
In Hospital
C-Section Delivery
In Hospital
Complication Based Ratings
Hip Replacement
In Hospital
Hip Fracture Treatment
In Hospital
Total Knee Replacement
In Hospital
Complication Based Ratings
Outpatient Back and Neck Surgery (except Spinal Fusion)
In Hospital
Outpatient Rotator Cuff Repair
In Hospital
Outpatient Total Knee Replacement
In Hospital
Outpatient Total Hip Replacement
In Hospital
Complication Based Ratings
Outpatient Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
In Hospital
Mortality Based Ratings
Pneumonia
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
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 about medicines
Percent of patients who said that staff always explained medicines before giving them to patients
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 with nurses
Percent of patients who said that nurses 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
Spencer Municipal Hospital
National Average
Cleanliness
Percent of patients who said their room and bathroom were always kept clean
Quietness
Percent of patients who said the area around their rooms was always kept quiet at night
Providers
Provider Reviews
Apr 25 2025
Review for Dr. Baumgarten
I had my shoulder replaced 1 year ago! So happy with the results! Dr. Baumgarten and the staff are very professional and caring! I definitely recommend Dr Baumgarten!
Apr 22 2025
Review for Dr. Baumgarten
Dr. Baumgartner is thorough, factual, and offers options that will inform me of what will answer my needs.I greatly appreciate his expertise!
Apr 16 2025
Review for Dr. Baumgarten
Location
Spencer Municipal Hospital
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Spencer Municipal Hospital located?
Spencer Municipal Hospital is located at 1200 1st Ave E, Spencer, IA 51301. Find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.
Has Spencer Municipal Hospital won any recent awards from Healthgrades?
Yes, Spencer Municipal Hospital has been awarded with Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ in the past two years.
Is Spencer Municipal Hospital highly rated with patients?
75% patients recommend this hospital. See Healthgrades for detailed clinical ratings by specialty.
Does Spencer Municipal Hospital score well in safety ratings?
Healthgrades tracks outcome ratings for 11 hospital services. View more details here.
How do I get in at Spencer Municipal Hospital?
Phone number, appointment information, and directions can be found on Healthgrades Spencer Municipal Hospital profile..
How does Spencer Municipal Hospital rank in terms of safety and outcomes?
Healthgrades provides detailed information on hospital safety and outcomes for patients. Click here to learn more about hospital safety.
He spent time explaining my options. He is very detailed. I never felt rushed. He has my full Trust in my Healthcare needs.