

Iowa Specialty Hospitals & Clinics-Clarion
Iowa Specialty Hospitals & Clinics-Clarion is a medical facility located in Clarion, IA. This hospital has been recognized for Patient Safety Excellence Award™ and Outstanding Patient Experience Award™.
Patient Experience Rating
11% higher than the national average
Awards
Healthgrades awards tell you which hospitals deliver superior quality care. Healthgrades evaluates hospital performance using objective quality measures including clinical outcomes and patient safety, as well as patient experience.
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Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2023)
Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions
Hospital Quality
Clinical Ratings
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Complication Based Ratings
Hysterectomy
In Hospital
Complication Based Ratings
Vaginal Delivery
In Hospital
C-Section Delivery
In Hospital
Complication Based Ratings
Hip Fracture Treatment
In Hospital
Total Knee Replacement
In Hospital
Hip Replacement
In Hospital
Complication Based Ratings
Outpatient Rotator Cuff Repair
In Hospital
Outpatient Total Knee Replacement
In Hospital
Outpatient Total Hip Replacement
In Hospital
Mortality Based Ratings
Pneumonia
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Patient Experience
Patient experience measures tell you how patients felt about the care they received at the hospital. These measures are based on the Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (HCAHPS) survey data from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).
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National Average
Communication with doctors
Percent of patients who said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well
Care Transition
Percent of patients who said they understood their care needs when they left the hospital
Responsiveness of hospital staff
Percent of patients who said they always received help quickly from hospital staff
Discharge Information
Percent of patients who said they were given information about recovering at home
Communication with nurses
Percent of patients who said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well
Communication about medicines
Percent of patients who said that staff always explained medicines before giving them to patients
Iowa Specialty Hospitals & Clinics-Clarion
National Average
Cleanliness
Percent of patients who said their room and bathroom were always kept clean
Quietness
Percent of patients who said the area around their rooms was always kept quiet at night
Providers
Provider Reviews
Mar 14 2025
Review for Dr. Hensley
Dr. Casady was kind, careful and showed high level of confidence in his diagnosis. He shared all the information that lead to his diagnosis. Asked if I had other questions. Very pleasant and professional. His assistant, Kim, was very informative and kind as well.
Feb 13 2025
Review for Dr. Casady
I had an eye problem where I was not sure of the cause. I had some tests and a good conversation with Dr. Casady and I now understand my problem. That was very helpful for me and the first step in fixing the problem. I really appreciate his professional expertise.
Robert C. Jan 31 2025
Review for Dr. Casady
I have had 2 pretty extensive spinal surgeries in 2 years, both from Dr. Nelson. ( upper and lower spine). I could barely walk and the pain both times were preventing me from doing the things I love. I am so glad I met Dr. Nelson! He was friendly, to the point, explained my situation in terms I...
Peggy Sells Dec 01 2024
Review for Dr. Nelson
Location
Iowa Specialty Hospitals & Clinics-Clarion
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Iowa Specialty Hospitals & Clinics-Clarion located?
Iowa Specialty Hospitals & Clinics-Clarion is located at 1316 S Main St, Clarion, IA 50525. Find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.
Has Iowa Specialty Hospitals & Clinics-Clarion won any recent awards from Healthgrades?
Yes, Iowa Specialty Hospitals & Clinics-Clarion has been awarded with Patient Safety Excellence Award™ and Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ in the past two years.
Is Iowa Specialty Hospitals & Clinics-Clarion highly rated with patients?
82% patients recommend this hospital. See Healthgrades for detailed clinical ratings by specialty.
Does Iowa Specialty Hospitals & Clinics-Clarion score well in safety ratings?
Healthgrades tracks outcome ratings for 11 hospital services. View more details here.
How do I get in at Iowa Specialty Hospitals & Clinics-Clarion?
Phone number, appointment information, and directions can be found on Healthgrades Iowa Specialty Hospitals & Clinics-Clarion profile..
How does Iowa Specialty Hospitals & Clinics-Clarion rank in terms of safety and outcomes?
Healthgrades provides detailed information on hospital safety and outcomes for patients. Click here to learn more about hospital safety.
Dr Hensley is a wonderful doctor. He listens and explains everything. If you have questions, just ask and he will explain why everything is done the way he wants it done.