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VIRGINIA GAY HOSPITAL

502 NORTH 9TH AVENUE, VINTON, IA 52349

CMS Overall Rating
★★★★★4/5
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Critical Access HospitalThis small rural hospital is not required to report all Medicare quality measures. Missing data does not reflect poor quality — it reflects small patient volumes.

How This Hospital Compares

CMS star rating compared across three benchmarks

vs Iowa Average
4★vs 3.2★ avg
▲ Above Iowa average
vs Similar Hospitals
4★vs 3.2★ avg
▲ Above average for its type
Critical Access Hospitals
State Rank (Rated Hospitals)
#24of 62
Top 50% in Iowa

How CMS Calculates the Star Rating

Overall star is a weighted average of 5 quality groups

Source: CMS Hospital Quality Initiative. Weights: Mortality 22% · Safety 22% · Readmission 22% · Patient Experience 22% · Timely Care 12%.

Patient Experience (HCAHPS Survey)

Based on standardized surveys sent to random patients after discharge

Mortality & Outcomes

30-day mortality rates — percentage of patients who died within 30 days of admission

Heart Failure Survival
11.9%
Same as national avg

Percentage of heart failure patients who died within 30 days. A lower number means more patients survived.

Pneumonia Survival
15.7%
Same as national avg

Percentage of pneumonia patients who died within 30 days. Reflects how well the hospital treats serious lung infections.

Infection Control

Standardized Infection Ratio (SIR) — below 1.0 is better than the national benchmark

CLABSI Rate
N/A

Central line-associated bloodstream infection rate. A number below 1.0 means fewer infections than the national average — better than expected.

CAUTI Rate
N/A

Catheter-associated urinary tract infection rate. SIR below 1.0 = better than national benchmark. Important if you'll be in the ICU.

MRSA Rate
N/A

MRSA bloodstream infection rate. MRSA is a drug-resistant bacteria — an SIR below 1.0 means this hospital has fewer cases than expected nationally.

C. diff Rate
N/A

Clostridioides difficile (C. diff) infection rate. This gut bacteria can cause severe diarrhea — SIR below 1.0 is better than the national benchmark.

30-Day Readmission Rates

Lower readmission rates indicate better discharge planning and post-hospital care

Heart Failure Readmission
19.7%
Same as national avg

How often heart failure patients need to return to the hospital within 30 days. Lower is better — means patients were stable when discharged.

Pneumonia Readmission
16.2%
Same as national avg

Percentage of pneumonia patients readmitted within 30 days. Reflects quality of treatment and discharge instructions.

Medicare Payment Estimates

What Medicare pays this hospital for common procedures vs the national average

Payment for heart failure patients
$19,085
≈ Same as national avg
25 cases
Payment for pneumonia patients
$19,522
≈ Same as national avg
57 cases

Medicare payment amounts are risk-adjusted averages. Actual patient costs depend on insurance plan, deductibles, and other factors.

Check Your Insurance Coverage

Before scheduling care at VIRGINIA GAY HOSPITAL, verify it is in your insurance network. Out-of-network care can result in significantly higher costs.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is a Critical Access Hospital (CAH)?▼
Critical Access Hospitals are small rural hospitals with 25 or fewer inpatient beds, located more than 35 miles from the nearest hospital. They receive special Medicare funding to keep rural healthcare accessible.
Why doesn't this hospital have a star rating?▼
Critical Access Hospitals are exempt from CMS star ratings because their small patient volumes make statistical comparisons unreliable. This is not a reflection of quality.
Are Critical Access Hospitals safe?▼
CAHs meet federal safety standards and are regularly inspected. For complex procedures, they often transfer patients to larger facilities — which is the right call for patient safety.
Why is some clinical data missing?▼
CAHs report fewer measures to CMS because their patient volumes are too small to produce statistically valid results. Missing data does not mean poor quality.
Should I travel to a larger hospital instead?▼
For emergencies, go to the nearest hospital. For planned procedures like joint replacement or cancer surgery, discuss with your doctor whether the procedure volume at a larger hospital would be beneficial.
How does VIRGINIA GAY HOSPITAL rank among hospitals in Iowa?▼
VIRGINIA GAY HOSPITAL ranks #24 out of 62 rated hospitals in Iowa by CMS overall star rating. This places it in the top half of Iowa hospitals.

Data source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (data.cms.gov). Updated quarterly. Last pipeline run: June 2026.