Spencer Hospital Achieves Prestigious 5-Star Rating
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Spencer Hospital has been honored with a 5-Star rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). This accolade is part of CMS’s annual assessment of U.S. hospitals, evaluating performance across 46 quality measures grouped into five categories: safety of care, mortality, patient experience, readmission rates, and timely and effective care.
On July 31, CMS released its Overall Hospital Quality Star Ratings for 2024. Spencer Hospital stands out as one of only 381 hospitals nationwide to earn this top rating. Notably, Spencer Hospital is the sole facility in northwest Iowa and one of just seven hospitals statewide to achieve this distinction.
Brenda Tiefenthaler, Spencer Hospital CEO, expressed pride in the achievement, stating, “We are thrilled to receive a 5-star rating and be named a Top 20 Hospital this year. Our team’s daily commitment to exceptional patient outcomes and community care is truly reflected in this recognition. While this award is a testament to our collective efforts, it’s the dedication of our healthcare team, medical staff, volunteers, and community members that truly makes a difference.”
In addition to the 5-star rating, Spencer Hospital earned national recognition as one of the country's Top 20 Rural and Community Hospitals among about 800 mid-sized facilities. The hospital has maintained its place on the Top 100 Rural & Community Hospitals list for nine consecutive years, the entire duration of the Chartis Center for Rural Health’s ranking period.
Julie Christensen, Chairman of the Spencer Hospital Board, noted, “This recognition highlights the exceptional efforts of our healthcare professionals and staff, and underscores the hospital’s essential role in supporting the health and well-being of our community.”
Spencer Hospital is proud to deliver exceptional health care services to the communities of northwest Iowa and southern Minnesota. Alongside the full-service hospital, Spencer Hospital is dedicated to enhancing patient care through the Abben Cancer Center, inpatient behavioral health center, multi-specialty surgical center, three primary care clinics, and two satellite dialysis centers located in Spencer and Spirit Lake. This 5-Star Rating is a testament to Spencer Hospital's unwavering commitment to providing outstanding medical care and support to patients.
For more information on the 5-Star Rating, please follow the link: Overall Hospital Quality Star Rating for CMS
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