A comprehensive guide to 112 maternity hospitals across Iowa, including CMS quality ratings, Birthing-Friendly designations, and safety data to help you find the best place to give birth.
Top 10 Hospitals in Iowa
The highest-rated hospitals for maternity care in Iowa, based on CMS overall quality ratings and safety data.
| # | Hospital | City | Rating | Birthing-Friendly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mercyone Dubuque Medical Center | Dubuque | ★★★★★ 5/5 | Yes |
| 2 | St Lukes Hospital | Cedar Rapids | ★★★★☆ 4/5 | Yes |
| 3 | Mercyone Waterloo Medical Center | Waterloo | ★★★★☆ 4/5 | Yes |
| 4 | Mary Greeley Medical Center | Ames | ★★★★☆ 4/5 | Yes |
| 5 | Methodist Jennie Edmundson | Council Bluffs | ★★★★☆ 4/5 | Yes |
| 6 | Mercyone Clinton Medical Center | Clinton | ★★★★☆ 4/5 | Yes |
| 7 | Spencer Municipal Hospital | Spencer | ★★★★☆ 4/5 | Yes |
| 8 | Finley Hospital | Dubuque | ★★★★☆ 4/5 | Yes |
| 9 | Grinnell Regional Medical Center | Grinnell | ★★★★☆ 4/5 | Yes |
| 10 | Greater Regional Medical Center | Creston | ★★★★☆ 4/5 | Yes |
Hospitals by City in Iowa
Browse maternity hospitals by city. Cities with 3 or more hospitals have detailed comparison pages.
Des Moines
Council Bluffs
Iowa City
Cedar Rapids
Waterloo
Dubuque
Sioux City
Marshalltown
Muscatine
Fort Dodge
Ames
Newton
Davenport
Cedar Falls
West Burlington
Mason City
Clinton
Ottumwa
Bettendorf
Spencer
Spirit Lake
Grinnell
Belmond
Clarion
Grundy Center
Corning
Pocahontas
Anamosa
Britt
Hampton
Missouri Valley
Greenfield
Hawarden
Guttenberg
Dewitt
Guthrie Center
Sigourney
West Union
Marengo
Waukon
Elkader
Sumner
Rock Rapids
Perry
Osage
Hamburg
Jefferson
Winterset
Bloomfield
Cresco
Maquoketa
Audubon
New Hampton
Manning
Nevada
Humboldt
Independence
Rock Valley
Keosauqua
Oelwein
Waverly
Leon
Chariton
Albia
Manchester
Washington
Sibley
Sioux Center
Charles City
Osceola
Vinton
Lake City
Estherville
Clarinda
Algona
Ida Grove
Knoxville
Mount Pleasant
Emmetsburg
Corydon
Onawa
Orange City
Webster City
Cherokee
Red Oak
Fairfield
Creston
Shenandoah
Pella
Le Mars
Denison
Sac City
Decorah
Boone
Mount Ayr
Harlan
Storm Lake
Atlantic
Centerville
Dyersville
Oskaloosa
Iowa Falls
Sheldon
Carroll
Birthing-Friendly Hospitals in Iowa
This is below the national average of 50%. Expectant parents in Iowa may want to prioritize hospitals with this designation.
The CMS Birthing-Friendly designation recognizes hospitals that meet quality benchmarks for maternity care, including lower C-section rates for low-risk pregnancies and implementation of evidence-based birth practices.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many hospitals for giving birth are in Iowa?
There are 112 CMS-certified hospitals in Iowa. Of these, 39 (35%) have earned the CMS Birthing-Friendly designation for quality maternity care.
What is the best hospital to give birth in Iowa?
Based on CMS data, Mercyone Dubuque Medical Center in Dubuque has the highest overall rating (5/5) in Iowa. It also holds the CMS Birthing-Friendly designation.
How many Birthing-Friendly hospitals are in Iowa?
Iowa has 39 Birthing-Friendly designated hospitals out of 112 total (35%). This is below the national average of 50%. Expectant parents in Iowa may want to prioritize hospitals with this designation.
