Hospitals in Polk County, Iowa
5 Medicare-certified hospitals, sorted by CMS overall rating (a national standard — not curved within Iowa). “Not rated” is CMS’s own suppression, never a judgment.
| Hospital | City | CMS rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|
| VA Central Iowa Healthcare System | Des Moines | ★★★★★4 | Yes |
| Broadlawns Medical Center | Des Moines | ★★★★★3 | Yes |
| Unitypoint Health - Des Moines Iowa Methodist Medi | Des Moines | ★★★★★3 | Yes |
| Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center | Des Moines | ★★★★★1 | Yes |
| Clive Behavioral Health | Clive | not rated | No |
Data: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (data.cms.gov), last updated April 28, 2026. This site is not affiliated with CMS or any government agency.