Palo Alto County Hospital
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Patient Experience Rating
3% lower than the national average
Hospital Quality
Clinical Ratings
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Complication Based Ratings
Vaginal Delivery
In Hospital
C-Section Delivery
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
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
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
Care Transition
Percent of patients who said they understood their care needs when they left the hospital
Palo Alto County Hospital
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
Apr 18 2025
Review for Dr. Preston
Dr. Bitner is an excellent surgeon! I have had a crossed eye since I was four. Last year, the muscle in that eye kept getting worse. I went through three prescriptions and prisims up to 10. I went to Dr. Bitner and he said the muscle was giving out. He did surgery on the eye and now, for the first...
Mar 31 2025
Review for Dr. Bitner
My husband was seen a total of 4 times for sudden onset of double vision which was diagnosed as 4th cranial nerve palsy or ischemic mononeuropathy. Dr. Bitner was professional and very thorough with exams. He also explained thoroughly the medical terminology in layman's terms. The entire staff at...
Mar 12 2025
Review for Dr. Bitner
My granddaughter has been going to Dr. Bitner’s office for 5 yrs and she is very comfortable with talking to him and her eye exam. He’s very thorough and answers all of our questions. Best eye doctor! we highly recommend him!!!
Jan 17 2025
Review for Dr. Bitner
An excellent Dr. explained in a manner easy to understand. The staff is excellent.
Avendt Oct 28 2024
Review for Dr. Preston
Location
Palo Alto County Hospital
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Palo Alto County Hospital located?
Palo Alto County Hospital is located at 3201 1st St, Emmetsburg, IA 50536. Find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.
Has Palo Alto County Hospital won any recent awards from Healthgrades?
No, Palo Alto County Hospital has not won any awards in the past few years. Search for Hospitals on Healthgrades to find more.
Is Palo Alto County Hospital highly rated with patients?
70% patients recommend this hospital. See Healthgrades for detailed clinical ratings by specialty.
Does Palo Alto County Hospital score well in safety ratings?
Healthgrades tracks outcome ratings for 5 hospital services. View more details here.
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He was very respectful and caring. I would recommend him highly.