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 Pocahontas Community Hospital
Pocahontas, IA 50574
County: Pocahontas Directions Apple Maps Call (712) 335-3501
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Quick answers about Pocahontas Community Hospital
How long is the ER wait at Pocahontas Community Hospital?
CMS doesn't publish live wait times. Over the 12 months CMS reported, patients treated and sent home spent a median of 2 hr in the Pocahontas Community Hospital emergency room (the average across Iowa hospitals is 2 hr 8 min). For tonight's wait, call (712) 335-3501. In an emergency, call 911.
What is the phone number for Pocahontas Community Hospital?
The main phone number for Pocahontas Community Hospital is (712) 335-3501, from Medicare's hospital records.
Call (712) 335-3501What is the address of Pocahontas Community Hospital?
Pocahontas Community Hospital is at 606 N W 7th Street, Pocahontas, IA 50574.
Directions (opens Google Maps)Does Pocahontas Community Hospital have an emergency room?
Yes. Pocahontas Community 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 Pocahontas Community Hospital spend a median of 2 hours there. That is 8 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 Pocahontas Community Hospital. For a medical emergency, call 911.
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What insurance does Pocahontas Community Hospital accept?
Original Medicare: Medicare-certified, so it can bill Original Medicare (Medicare number 161305). 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ambetter | 17 of 17 plans | – | Preferred |
| Oscar | 15 of 27 plans | – | Preferred |
| 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 Pocahontas Community Hospital accept?
In the 2027 HealthCare.gov Marketplace plan data (insurer network files loaded November 4, 2026), Pocahontas Community Hospital is in network for 3 Marketplace insurers in Iowa: Ambetter (17 of 17 plans), Oscar (15 of 27 plans) and 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 Pocahontas Community Hospital take Medicare?
Pocahontas Community Hospital is a Medicare-certified hospital (CMS Certification Number 161305), 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 Pocahontas Community Hospital accept Ambetter?
Pocahontas Community 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 Pocahontas Community Hospital accept Oscar?
Pocahontas Community Hospital is in network for 15 of 27 plans that Oscar sells on the Iowa Marketplace in 2027, according to Oscar's network file loaded November 4, 2026. Not every Oscar plan includes it. Networks differ from plan to plan and can change, so confirm with the insurer before you get care.
Does Pocahontas Community Hospital accept Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield?
Pocahontas Community Hospital 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
On the 1 readmission and return-visit measures CMS could compare, Pocahontas Community Hospital was no different from the national rate or its expected level.
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 · Oct 2024 – Sep 2025
| 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. 173 patients. | 120 min | 162 min |
| 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. 30 patients. | 57% | 15% |
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. About the data.
Care after a stay at Pocahontas Community Hospital
Medicare-certified providers near this hospital, with their CMS ratings. A hospital discharge planner can make the referral.
Skilled nursing facilities nearby
- 11mi Laurens Care Center Laurens, IA · 38 beds Medicare overall 4 of 5 stars · Short-stay quality 3 of 5
- 14mi Accura Healthcare of Pomeroy Pomeroy, IA · 30 beds Medicare overall 3 of 5 stars
- 14mi Fonda Specialty Care Fonda, IA · 46 beds Medicare overall 5 of 5 stars
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Source: CMS Care Compare. Distances are approximate.
Doctors at Pocahontas Community Hospital
38 Medicare-enrolled doctors and other clinicians list this hospital as an affiliation, across 15 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 Pocahontas Community Hospital
Medicare enrollment and ownership records (PECOS)
Medicare lists the hospital's legal name as Pocahontas Community Hospital, a non-profit organization.
82 doctors and other clinicians list Pocahontas Community 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.
The area around Pocahontas Community Hospital
HRSA shortage designations and BLS pay data
Primary care: Pocahontas is a federally designated health professional shortage area. Highest shortage score 14.
Mental health: Pocahontas is a federally designated health professional shortage area. Highest shortage score 15.
Dental: Pocahontas is a federally designated health professional shortage area. 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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