
Hospitals and Clinics | Johnson County
Primary Care • Iowa City, IA
Ratings by platform
- CMS HCAHPS (referenced via Momentary Labs): 3 out of 5 stars (2,541 patient surveys)
- Birdeye (UI Health Care Medical Center Downtown): 3.4 out of 5 stars (180 reviews)
What patients say
Patients praise
- Competent clinical care for some patients
- Attentive and supportive nursing staff in specific instances
- Clear and helpful discharge information at some facilities
- Professional bedside manner reported by some reviewers
Common complaints
- Long wait times in emergency departments
- Issues with billing transparency and errors
- Inconsistent communication from nursing and medical staff
- Difficulty reaching clinics via phone
- Perceived lack of responsiveness to patient needs or pain management
In patients' words
"72% of patients would definitely recommend this hospital."
— Momentary Labs / CMS HCAHPS data"A pattern of inconsistent bedside care, long waits, and uneven responsiveness undermines confidence."
— Seniors.fyi reviews analysis"Staff doesn't respond quickly when patients need help."
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