Best Hospitals in Des Moines, IA
Comparing 4 Medicare-certified hospitals in Des Moines, Iowa, ranked by CMS five-star quality rating. Click any column to sort.
Des Moines — by the numbers
4facilities
2.8★average rating
1rated 4-5 stars
25%are 4-5 stars
Star-rating distribution — Des Moines, IA
| Facility | Rating | City | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|
| VA Central Iowa Healthcare System | 4 | Des Moines | Other |
| Broadlawns Medical Center | 3 | Des Moines | Government |
| Unitypoint Health - Des Moines Iowa Methodist Medi | 3 | Des Moines | Non-profit |
| Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center | 1 | Des Moines | Non-profit |
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How are these ratings calculated?
The CMS five-star quality rating comes from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Read our plain-language explainer for hospitals to understand exactly what each star means — and what it does not.
Data as of June 20, 2026 · Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog.