Hospitals in Des Moines, IA

Des Moines, Iowa is served by 4 Medicare-certified hospitals, with an average CMS overall rating of 2.8 out of 5 among rated providers. Compare profiles below.

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Hospitals profiles in Des Moines

Hospital · Government - Local Broadlawns Medical Center Des Moines, IA 50314 CMS rating 3.0 / 5 Hospital · Voluntary non-profit - Private Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center Des Moines, IA 50314 CMS rating 1.0 / 5 Hospital · Voluntary non-profit - Private Unitypoint Health - Des Moines Iowa Methodist Medi Des Moines, IA 50309 CMS rating 3.0 / 5 Hospital · Veterans Health Administration VA Central Iowa Healthcare System Des Moines, IA 50310 CMS rating 4.0 / 5

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About hospitals in Des Moines

Hospitals deliver inpatient medical and surgical care, emergency services, and diagnostic testing. Medicare-certified hospitals receive CMS star ratings that cover mortality, safety, readmission, patient experience, and timely and effective care.

A sensible first step is to line up the CMS Five-Star ratings, since they distill health inspections, staffing, and quality measures into one score. Treat a strong overall rating as a starting signal, then dig into the inspection findings and staffing numbers that produced it.

Where you can, visit each option in Des Moines, IA, ask how care plans are created and revisited, and get costs, coverage, and availability confirmed in writing. Steady staffing and open communication with families count for as much as any published rating.

Frequently asked questions

How many hospitals does Des Moines have?

According to current CMS data, Des Moines, IA has 4 Medicare-certified hospitals, with an average overall rating of 2.8 out of 5 among rated providers.

What is the best way to compare hospitals in Des Moines?

When comparing hospitals, examine the CMS overall rating along with the measure groups behind it, confirm the services you need are available, and check whether the hospital is in your insurance network. Ratings are signals, not medical advice. Open any profile above to see the full CMS rating breakdown, inspection findings, fines, staffing, and ownership record.

Will Medicare pay for hospitals in Des Moines?

Listings here are Medicare-certified, but coverage rules and costs vary by service and setting. Confirm current availability, Medicare and Medicaid participation, and costs directly with the provider.

Data sources

Data source: CMS Provider Data Catalog. Data as of 2026-10-06. This page is informational and is not medical advice.

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