Washington County Hospital | Reviews

400 East Polk, Washington, IA 52353

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4.8 from 112 reviews

5 stars

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Overall Review of Washington County Hospital

common 4 reviews mention this

Medication support stands out

Residents describe strong help with medications and ongoing treatment tracking.

Several reviews focus on providers being knowledgeable about medications and monitoring treatment needs. A few residents specifically mention INR support, and others describe confidence in prescribed treatment and medication explanations. The community also offers medication management as part of care services, which aligns with what people bring up in their visits.

common 12 reviews mention this

Providers listen and explain

Many residents say their providers take time to listen and explain care clearly.

Across multiple reviews, residents describe feeling heard, with providers taking time to listen to concerns rather than rushing. People also repeatedly mention that appointments include clear explanations of what is happening and why. The community’s care services include assistance with activities of daily living and support like mental wellness programming, which fits the broader pattern of attention to day-to-day needs that residents describe.

caveat 2 reviews mention this

ER waits can feel long

Reviews include complaints about long waiting times in the ER.

A couple of reviews report extended time in the waiting room during ER visits. One resident describes being made to wait while watching other patients leave, and another mentions waiting 53 minutes after check-in. These comments point to inconsistency in the timeliness residents experienced when using the ER.

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Features

Housing

43 resident community capacity

Types of Care

Skilled Nursing Facility

Amenities

Beauty salon
Cable or satellite TV
Dining room
Fully furnished
Garden
Housekeeping services
Kitchenette
Move-in coordination
Outdoor space
Restaurant-style dining
Small library
Telephone
Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Care Services

24-hour call system
24-hour supervision
Activities of daily living assistance
Assistance with bathing
Assistance with dressing
Assistance with transfers
Diabetes diet
Meal preparation and service
Medication management
Mental wellness program
Special dietary restrictions

Dining

Diabetes diet
Special dietary restrictions

Activities

Community-sponsored activities
Resident-run activities
Scheduled daily activities

Nearby Places of Interest

Hospitals

Washington County Hospital (0 miles)
Washington Care Center (0.1 miles)
Halcyon House A Wesle (0.3 miles)
United Presbyterian Home (0.8 miles)
Parkview Home (9.9 miles)
Henry County Health Center (9.9 miles)
Mercy Family Medicine of Kalona (13.7 miles)

Physicians

Robin I Plattenberger DO (0 miles)
Women's Healthcare Of WA (0.1 miles)
Mercy Family Medicine of Washington (0.3 miles)
Modern Eye Care (0.6 miles)
Flexible Family Care (0.6 miles)
Iowa Audiology & Hearing Aid Centers (0.6 miles)
Axis Vision Care- (0.8 miles)

Places of Worship

Reeds Ministries (0.1 miles)
Washington Mennonite Church (0.2 miles)
Marion Avenue Baptist Church (0.7 miles)
United Presbyterian Church (0.7 miles)
Church of God (0.7 miles)
Immanuel Lutheran Church (0.8 miles)
United Presbyterian Home (0.9 miles)

Parks

Case Field (0.3 miles)
Sunset Park Dog Park (1.2 miles)
Sockum Ridge County Park (5.2 miles)
Marr Park (5.6 miles)
Brinton Timbers Park (9.9 miles)
Lake Darling State Park (12.8 miles)
Kalona City Park (13.5 miles)

Restaurants

Hamakua Place (0.4 miles)
Cafe Dodici (0.7 miles)
Frontier Family Restaurant (0.7 miles)
JP's 207 (0.8 miles)
Lebowski's Rock N Bowl (1 miles)
Pizza Hut (1.1 miles)
Wagon Wheel Tap (1.1 miles)

Pharmacies

Nucara Pharmacy (0.5 miles)
Beans Pharmacy (0.6 miles)
Reliant Long Term Care (0.6 miles)
Hy-Vee Pharmacy (1 miles)
Reliant Long Term Care (1.1 miles)
One to One Pharmacy (13.5 miles)
Good Neighbor Pharmacy (13.5 miles)

Theaters

State Theatre (0.6 miles)

Cafes

Coffee Corner (0.7 miles)
Peet's Coffee and Tea (1.1 miles)
Ainsworth Four Corners Cafe and Fresh Market (7.9 miles)
Kalona Coffee House (13.5 miles)
Dj's Casual Cafe (14.6 miles)

Transportation

U-Haul Neighborhood Dealer (1 miles)
U-Haul Moving & Storage (13.6 miles)
U-Haul Neighborhood Dealer (13.6 miles)
Miles Taxi (14.5 miles)

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