Jefferson County Health Center
Explore care at Jefferson County Health Center in Fairfield, IA, and compare its services, physicians, and hospital ratings on Healthgrades. Find the best healthcare options for your needs, all in one place.
Patient Experience Rating
Equal to the national average
Hospital Quality
Clinical Ratings
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Mortality Based Ratings
Heart Failure
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Sepsis
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Complication Based Ratings
Total Knee Replacement
In Hospital
Complication Based Ratings
Outpatient Total Knee Replacement
In Hospital
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Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
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Pneumonia
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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
Care Transition
Percent of patients who said they understood their care needs when they left the hospital
Communication with doctors
Percent of patients who said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well
Communication with nurses
Percent of patients who said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well
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 about medicines
Percent of patients who said that staff always explained medicines before giving them to patients
Jefferson County Health Center
National Average
Quietness
Percent of patients who said the area around their rooms was always kept quiet at night
Cleanliness
Percent of patients who said their room and bathroom were always kept clean
Providers
Provider Reviews
Apr 19 2025
Review for Dr. Bussewitz
Dr. Larson was personable and knowledgeable and my appointment was even earlier than expected. And I appreciated being able to get in to see him so promptly.
Apr 17 2025
Review for Dr. Larson
Very thoughtful and pleasant physician .She always try to get the most up to date information and treat me accordingly
Apr 09 2025
Review for Dr. Torfah
I really want Julia kelseny Tait to see this. Julia could you tell me why my Lungs keep filling up with fluid,this had me really worried about this.what And what are the odds of it coming back? This is starting to scare me. I know my lungs are new, but, a lot is shallow breaathing. Well how much. ...
Ronald Griffis Apr 08 2025
Review for Dr. Klesney-Tait
Caring, to the point, gave options and recommendations. Felt like a partner in my care AND left the clinic in a WhOLE lot less pain than I went in with!
Apr 07 2025
Review for Dr. Bussewitz
Location
Jefferson County Health Center
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Jefferson County Health Center located?
Jefferson County Health Center is located at 2000 S Main St, Fairfield, IA 52556. Find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.
Has Jefferson County Health Center won any recent awards from Healthgrades?
No, Jefferson County Health Center has not won any awards in the past few years. Search for Hospitals on Healthgrades to find more.
Is Jefferson County Health Center highly rated with patients?
77% patients recommend this hospital. See Healthgrades for detailed clinical ratings by specialty.
Does Jefferson County Health Center score well in safety ratings?
Healthgrades tracks outcome ratings for 10 hospital services. View more details here.
How do I get in at Jefferson County Health Center?
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How does Jefferson County Health Center rank in terms of safety and outcomes?
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Dr Bussewitz, THANK YOU FOR RELIEVING MY PAIN!!! The shot in the top of my foot was owie but I could almost skip to my car upon leaving!!! It started working that quickly. You, like Dr Overton, are so kind! I appreciated your explaining all my options. I really felt cared for.