CMS did not publish an overall star rating for this hospital; hospitals that report too few quality measures are not rated.
Source: CMS Care Compare, October 2026 releaseER figures are medians, not live waitsAbout the data
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Quick answers about Iowa Specialty Hospital - Clarion
How long is the ER wait at Iowa Specialty Hospital - Clarion?
CMS doesn't publish live wait times. Over the 12 months CMS reported, patients treated and sent home spent a median of 1 hr 58 min in the Iowa Specialty Hospital - Clarion emergency room (the average across Iowa hospitals is 2 hr 8 min). 1% of ER patients left before being seen. For tonight's wait, call (515) 532-3406. In an emergency, call 911.
What is the phone number for Iowa Specialty Hospital - Clarion?
The main phone number for Iowa Specialty Hospital - Clarion is (515) 532-3406, from Medicare's hospital records.
Call (515) 532-3406What is the address of Iowa Specialty Hospital - Clarion?
Iowa Specialty Hospital - Clarion is at 1316 S Main St, Clarion, IA 50525.
Directions (opens Google Maps)Does Iowa Specialty Hospital - Clarion have an emergency room?
Yes. Iowa Specialty Hospital - Clarion has an emergency department, according to Medicare data.
Quality and performance
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services · data as of October 2026
Patients treated and sent home from the emergency department at Iowa Specialty Hospital - Clarion spend a median of 1 hour 58 minutes there. That is 10 minutes shorter than the average across Iowa hospitals (2 hours 8 minutes).
Source: CMS Hospital General Information and Timely & Effective Care. Wait times are a median over a past 12-month reporting period, not live data. Not affiliated with CMS or with Iowa Specialty Hospital - Clarion. For a medical emergency, call 911.
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What patients say
CMS patient survey (HCAHPS) · 322 completed surveys · patients discharged Jan 2025 – Dec 2025
Patients gave Iowa Specialty Hospital - Clarion a 4-star patient experience rating out of 5. 81% would definitely recommend it (U.S. average 71%). 80% rated it 9 or 10 out of 10.
The patient survey (HCAHPS) asks a random sample of adult patients about their recent hospital stay. CMS adjusts the results for the mix of patients and how the survey was done, so hospitals can be compared fairly. About the data.
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Infections, complications and deaths
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services · compared with hospitals nationwide
Death rates within 30 days
| Patients treated for | This hospital | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Pneumonia patients | 20.0% | 15.2% |
| Hospital-wide, all conditions | 4.0% | 3.9% |
Risk-adjusted rates. CMS has not published a statistical better/worse comparison for these death rates in the current release, so small differences from the U.S. rate may be chance.
Other complications
None of the other safety indicators CMS compares was statistically better or worse than national.
All 1 complication measures
| Measure | This hospital | U.S. | CMS comparison |
|---|---|---|---|
| Complications after hip or knee replacement% of patients | 3.6 | 4.1 | Not compared |
"Better" or "worse" means CMS found the difference from the national benchmark statistically significant; most hospitals are "no different". Infection results compare the infections a hospital reported with the number predicted for a hospital of its size and type (a ratio below 1 means fewer than predicted). Death and complication rates are risk-adjusted for how sick patients were. Each death rate counts deaths within 30 days of a hospital stay, pooled over one to three years of Medicare patients depending on the measure. About the data.
What insurance does Iowa Specialty Hospital - Clarion accept?
Original Medicare: Medicare-certified, so it can bill Original Medicare (Medicare number 161302). Medicare Advantage plans have their own networks, which this section does not cover.
2027 Marketplace plans in Iowa that list this hospital
| Insurer | Plans in network | Network | Network tier |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield | 7 of 10 plans | WELLMARK-BLUE-HMO-NETWORK | Wellmark-Blue-Hmo-Network |
2027 plan year, individual Marketplace (ACA) plans only.Health insurance in Iowa
Plans that include this hospital: Wellmark Bronze HDHP HMO HSA Qualified, Wellmark Bronze Traditional HMO, Wellmark Gold Traditional HMO, Wellmark Silver Traditional HMO, Wellmark Standard Bronze HMO, Wellmark Standard Gold HMO Compare plans
Adults in Iowa qualify for Medicaid up to 133% of the poverty line. Ask the hospital which Iowa Medicaid plans it takes.
What insurance does Iowa Specialty Hospital - Clarion accept?
In the 2027 HealthCare.gov Marketplace plan data (insurer network files loaded November 4, 2026), Iowa Specialty Hospital - Clarion is in network for 1 Marketplace insurer in Iowa: Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield (7 of 10 plans). This covers Marketplace (ACA) plans only, not Medicare Advantage, Medicaid or employer plans. Networks differ from plan to plan and can change, so confirm with the insurer before you get care.
Does Iowa Specialty Hospital - Clarion take Medicare?
Iowa Specialty Hospital - Clarion is a Medicare-certified hospital (CMS Certification Number 161302), according to CMS hospital data. Medicare Advantage plans have their own networks, which this page does not cover; check with your plan before you get care.
Does Iowa Specialty Hospital - Clarion accept Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield?
Iowa Specialty Hospital - Clarion is in network for 7 of 10 plans that Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield sells on the Iowa Marketplace in 2027, according to Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield's network file loaded November 4, 2026. Not every Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield plan includes it. Networks differ from plan to plan and can change, so confirm with the insurer before you get care.
Source: the insurers' 2027 machine-readable provider files listed in the CMS Marketplace public use files, loaded November 4, 2026, matched to hospitals by NPI from CMS Hospital Enrollments. How we match networks to hospitals Networks change; confirm with your insurer before you go.
Readmissions and return visits
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services · Medicare patients · Jul 2024 – Jun 2025
Back in the hospital within 30 days
| After a stay for | This hospital | U.S. | CMS comparison |
|---|---|---|---|
| All conditions (hospital-wide)Medicare patients back in any hospital within 30 days of leaving. | 16.3% | 16.2% | Not compared |
| Hip or knee replacement | 5.3% | 5.8% | Not compared |
Return trips after a stay or procedure
Readmission rates count Medicare patients who were admitted to any acute-care hospital within 30 days of leaving this one, adjusted for how sick they were. "Better" or "worse" means CMS found the difference from the national rate statistically significant; most hospitals are "no different". Return-day and outpatient-surgery measures compare the hospital with what CMS expected for its own patients. The Readmissions Reduction Program ratios are shown as CMS publishes them; whether a hospital's payments are reduced depends on how its ratios compare with similar hospitals, so a ratio above 1.00 alone doesn't mean a penalty. About the data.
Timely and effective care
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services · all patients unless noted · Jan 2025 – Dec 2025
Iowa Specialty Hospital - Clarion's emergency department is classed by CMS as low volume.
| Measure | This hospital | U.S.* |
|---|---|---|
| Typical time in the ER before going homeMedian minutes from arrival to leaving, for ER patients sent home (not counting mental health patients or transfers). Lower is better. 412 patients. | 118 min | 162 min |
| Typical ER time for mental health patients sent homeMedian minutes from arrival to leaving. Lower is better. 12 patients. | 259 min | 257 min |
| Patients who left the ER before being seenLower is better. 4,531 patients. | 1% | 2% |
| Health care workers vaccinated against fluHigher is better. 627 patients. | 78% | 77% |
| Discharged on two opioids, or an opioid and a benzodiazepinePatients sent home with prescriptions that raise the risk of overdose when combined. Lower is better. 714 patients. | 11% | 16% |
| Blood clot prevention givenHigher is better. 216 patients. | 98% | 91%* |
CMS publishes these process-of-care measures without a better/worse verdict, so the U.S. figure is shown for context; small differences, or results based on few patients, may not mean much. *Median of all hospitals CMS reports, where CMS publishes no national figure. About the data.
Maternity care
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services · reported by the hospital · Jan 2025 – Dec 2025
Maternity measures are reported by hospitals that deliver babies. The U.S. figure is the median of the hospitals CMS reports, not a CMS verdict. About the data.
Care after a stay at Iowa Specialty Hospital - Clarion
Medicare-certified providers near this hospital, with their CMS ratings. A hospital discharge planner can make the referral.
Skilled nursing facilities nearby
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Doctors at Iowa Specialty Hospital - Clarion
35 Medicare-enrolled doctors and other clinicians list this hospital as an affiliation, across 12 specialties.
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Size and finances
Medicare cost report · fiscal year ending Jun 2025
As reported by the hospital to CMS; not audited. Operating margin is income from patient care divided by net patient revenue and leaves out investment income and donations. Compare Iowa hospital finances.
Who owns Iowa Specialty Hospital - Clarion
Medicare enrollment and ownership records (PECOS)
Medicare lists the hospital's legal name as Iowa Specialty Hospital- Clarion, a non-profit organization.
89 doctors and other clinicians list Iowa Specialty Hospital - Clarion as a hospital affiliation in Medicare's clinician directory.
Organizations with 5% or more ownership (directly or through other companies), partnership interests or operational control, as the hospital reported them to Medicare. Records can lag behind recent sales. Individuals are not listed. Who owns America's hospitals.
The area around Iowa Specialty Hospital - Clarion
HRSA shortage designations and BLS pay data
Primary care: Parts of Wright are federally designated health professional shortage areas (1 designation). Highest shortage score 15.
Mental health: Wright is a federally designated health professional shortage area. Highest shortage score 18.
Dental: Parts of Wright are federally designated health professional shortage areas (1 designation). Highest shortage score 15.
Nurse pay: registered nurses in Iowa earn a median $78,630 a year. Healthcare salaries in Iowa.
Shortage areas are designated by the Health Resources and Services Administration where there are too few primary care, mental health or dental providers for the population; scores run from 0 to 25 for primary and mental health care and 0 to 26 for dental care, higher meaning greater need. Iowa shortage areas
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