

Orange City Area Health System
Orange City Area Health System is a medical facility located in Orange City, IA. This hospital has been recognized for Outstanding Patient Experience Award™.
Patient Experience Rating
16% 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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Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)
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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Mortality Based Ratings
Heart Failure
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Mortality Based Ratings
Bowel Obstruction
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Complication Based Ratings
C-Section Delivery
In Hospital
Vaginal Delivery
In Hospital
Complication Based Ratings
Outpatient Total Knee Replacement
In Hospital
Mortality Based Ratings
Pneumonia
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
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
Responsiveness of hospital staff
Percent of patients who said they always received help quickly from hospital staff
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
Communication about medicines
Percent of patients who said that staff always explained medicines before giving them to patients
Discharge Information
Percent of patients who said they were given information about recovering at home
Orange City Area Health System
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
Mar 29 2025
Review for Dr. Samuelson
I have been treated by Dr. Korver many times over the years. While he does not sugar-coat difficult things, I know that he is really looking out for my health and is an incredibly competent surgeon. He cares for his patients ENT problems and also tries his best to be transparent financially and make...
Feb 25 2025
Review for Dr. Korver
2 of my grandkids have had tubes placed in the last year. The staff is friendly, knowledgeable and helpful. The Dr was very patient with the kids, showing them the scope before looking in their ears. We were able to get the surgery in a timely way as one of the kids was really hurting. Thank you Dr...
Jan 24 2025
Review for Dr. Korver
Already made medical decision before seeing me. Unwilling to help or listen.
JF Nov 23 2024
Review for Dr. Columbia
Location
Orange City Area Health System
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Orange City Area Health System located?
Orange City Area Health System is located at 1000 Lincoln Cir SE, Orange City, IA 51041. Find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.
Has Orange City Area Health System won any recent awards from Healthgrades?
Yes, Orange City Area Health System has been awarded with Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ in the past two years.
Is Orange City Area Health System highly rated with patients?
90% patients recommend this hospital. See Healthgrades for detailed clinical ratings by specialty.
Does Orange City Area Health System score well in safety ratings?
Healthgrades tracks outcome ratings for 9 hospital services. View more details here.
How do I get in at Orange City Area Health System?
Phone number, appointment information, and directions can be found on Healthgrades Orange City Area Health System profile..
How does Orange City Area Health System 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. Samuelson is very thorough and very knowledgeable before surgery. He put me at ease right before surgery! He done a fantastic job with surgery and the outcome was just as he said it would be! No pain!! I will definitely recommend Dr. Samuelson !!