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, July 2026 releaseER figures are medians, not live waitsAbout the data
Visiting Dallas County Hospital
- Photo ID and your insurance, Medicare or Medicaid card
- A list of your medicines, doses and allergies
- Your doctor's name and phone number
- A phone charger
Official links: Website for Dallas County Hospital (opens the hospital's site)
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Quick answers about Dallas County Hospital
How long is the ER wait at Dallas County Hospital?
CMS doesn't publish live wait times. Over the 12 months CMS reported, patients treated and sent home spent a median of 1 hr 53 min in the Dallas County Hospital emergency room (the average across Iowa hospitals is 2 hr 8 min). 1% of ER patients left before being seen. For tonight's wait, check the hospital's website (opens the hospital's own site) or call (515) 465-3547. In an emergency, call 911.
What is the phone number for Dallas County Hospital?
The main phone number for Dallas County Hospital is (515) 465-3547, from Medicare's hospital records.
Call (515) 465-3547What is the address of Dallas County Hospital?
Dallas County Hospital is at 610 10th St, Perry, IA 50220.
Directions (opens Google Maps)Does Dallas County Hospital have an emergency room?
Yes. Dallas County Hospital has an emergency department, according to Medicare data.
Quality and performance
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services · data as of July 2026
Patients treated and sent home from the emergency department at Dallas County Hospital spend a median of 1 hour 53 minutes there. That is 15 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 Dallas County Hospital. For a medical emergency, call 911.
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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. |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
"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 Dallas County Hospital accept?
Original Medicare: Medicare-certified, so it can bill Original Medicare (Medicare number 161322). 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oscar | 27 of 27 plans | – | Preferred |
| Ambetter | 17 of 17 plans | – | Preferred |
| UnitedHealthcare | 15 of 15 plans | – | Non-Preferred |
| Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield | 10 of 10 plans | WELLMARK-BLUE-HMO-NETWORK, WELLMARK-BLUE-HMO-UNITYPOINT-HEALTH-NETWORK | Wellmark-Blue-Hmo-Network |
2027 plan year, individual Marketplace (ACA) plans only.Health insurance in Iowa
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 Dallas County Hospital accept?
In the 2027 HealthCare.gov Marketplace plan data (insurer network files loaded November 4, 2026), Dallas County Hospital is in network for 4 Marketplace insurers in Iowa: Oscar (27 of 27 plans), Ambetter (17 of 17 plans), UnitedHealthcare (15 of 15 plans) and 1 other insurer. 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 Dallas County Hospital take Medicare?
Dallas County Hospital is a Medicare-certified hospital (CMS Certification Number 161322), 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 Dallas County Hospital accept Oscar?
Dallas County Hospital is in network for 27 of 27 plans that Oscar sells on the Iowa Marketplace in 2027, according to Oscar's network file loaded November 4, 2026. Networks differ from plan to plan and can change, so confirm with the insurer before you get care.
Does Dallas County Hospital accept Ambetter?
Dallas County Hospital is in network for 17 of 17 plans that Ambetter sells on the Iowa Marketplace in 2027, according to Ambetter's network file loaded November 4, 2026. Networks differ from plan to plan and can change, so confirm with the insurer before you get care.
Does Dallas County Hospital accept UnitedHealthcare?
Dallas County Hospital is in network for 15 of 15 plans that UnitedHealthcare sells on the Iowa Marketplace in 2027, according to UnitedHealthcare's network file loaded November 4, 2026. 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.
Timely and effective care
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services · all patients unless noted · Oct 2024 – Sep 2025
Dallas County Hospital'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. 426 patients. | 113 min | 162 min |
| Typical ER time for mental health patients sent homeMedian minutes from arrival to leaving. Lower is better. 22 patients. | 182 min | 257 min |
| Typical ER time for patients transferred to another facilityMedian minutes from arrival to leaving. Lower is better. 26 patients. | 266 min | 287 min |
| Patients who left the ER before being seenLower is better. 4,243 patients. | 1% | 2% |
| Health care workers vaccinated against fluHigher is better. 204 patients. | 77% | 78% |
| Blood clot prevention givenHigher is better. 57 patients. | 58% | 90%* |
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.
Care after a stay at Dallas County Hospital
Medicare-certified providers near this hospital, with their CMS ratings. A hospital discharge planner can make the referral.
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Doctors at Dallas County Hospital
52 Medicare-enrolled doctors and other clinicians list this hospital as an affiliation, across 15 specialties.
Find doctors in Perry
Medicare-enrolled specialists with a practice in Perry, with addresses, phone numbers and the hospitals they work with.
Federal rules require hospitals to publish their prices, including the rates they've negotiated with each insurer and their cash prices. Dallas County Hospital lists them here:
From the hospital's price transparency file (www.dallascohospital.org/cms-hpt.txt), checked Oct 31, 2026. For an estimate of what you'll pay, ask the hospital or your insurer; Medicare's averages are on our procedure cost pages.
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 Dallas County Hospital
Medicare enrollment and ownership records (PECOS)
Medicare lists the hospital's legal name as Dallas County Hospital, a non-profit organization.
80 doctors and other clinicians list Dallas County Hospital 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.
Non-profit finances
IRS Form 990 · tax year ending Jun 2024 · Dallas County Hospital Foundation Inc (EIN 20-5489982)
As filed with the IRS by Dallas County Hospital Foundation Inc. Matched by name and address, so check the filing to confirm it's the right organization. See the full Form 990 filings · Non-profit hospital finances.
The area around Dallas County Hospital
HRSA shortage designations and BLS pay data
Primary care: Parts of Dallas are federally designated health professional shortage areas (2 designations). Highest shortage score 15.
Mental health: Parts of Dallas are federally designated health professional shortage areas (2 designations). Highest shortage score 12.
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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