Best Hospitals in Iowa

Iowa has about 125 hospitals, one of which is nationally ranked. Five other hospitals met standards for strong performance within the state.

Best Hospitals by Metro Area

Des Moines

Best Hospitals by Region

Central Iowa, Eastern Iowa, Western Iowa

State Rank Hospital No. of Specialties Nationally Ranked No. of Specialties High-Performing
#1

University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics

Iowa City, IA

Recognized in Eastern Iowa

9 Nationally Ranked Specialties
5 High-Performing Specialties
#2

St. Luke's Hospital

Cedar Rapids, IA

Recognized in Eastern Iowa

6 High-Performing Specialties
#3

Mercy Medical Center

Des Moines, IA

Recognized in Des Moines metro area

Recognized in Central Iowa

5 High-Performing Specialties
#4

Alegent Health Mercy Hospital

Council Bluffs, IA

Recognized in Omaha metro area

Recognized in Western Iowa

3 High-Performing Specialties
#5

Genesis Medical Center-Davenport

Davenport, IA

Recognized in Eastern Iowa

2 High-Performing Specialties
#5

Mercy Medical Center-Sioux City

Sioux City, IA

Recognized in Western Iowa

2 High-Performing Specialties
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