Hospitals that score well on both price and quality — rated 4–5★ by Medicare’s Care Compare, yet charging a below-average cash price across the procedures they publish. Ranked by how far below the national average their prices sit.
10 best-value hospitals in Iowa.
| # | Hospital | Location | CMS rating | vs US avg | Recommend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University Of Iowa Health Care Medical Center Down | Iowa City, IA | ★ 4/5 | 43% below | 72% |
| 2 | Chi Health Missouri Valley | Missouri Valley, IA | ★ 4/5 | 33% below | 64% |
| 3 | St Lukes Hospital | Cedar Rapids, IA | ★ 4/5 | 32% below | 78% |
| 4 | Clarke County Hospital | Osceola, IA | ★ 5/5 | 29% below | 85% |
| 5 | Jones Regional Medical Center | Anamosa, IA | ★ 4/5 | 27% below | 79% |
| 6 | Van Diest Medical Center | Webster City, IA | ★ 5/5 | 27% below | 84% |
| 7 | Chi Health Mercy Council Bluffs | Council Bluffs, IA | ★ 5/5 | 19% below | 66% |
| 8 | Trinity Muscatine | Muscatine, IA | ★ 4/5 | 19% below | 57% |
| 9 | Spencer Municipal Hospital | Spencer, IA | ★ 4/5 | 13% below | 79% |
| 10 | Regional Medical Center | Manchester, IA | ★ 4/5 | 8% below | 75% |
vs US avg = how far this hospital’s median cash price sits below the national median across the procedures it publishes (≥10 procedures required). Quality = CMS Care Compare overall rating. Estimates — confirm with the hospital.