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Buena Vista Regional Medical Center

Storm Lake, Iowa · Buena Vista CountyCMS #161375

35 BedsNot-for-ProfitRuralCritical Access

Financial Snapshot

3.2%
Operating Margin
State median: -0.3%
3.2%
Total Margin
44
Days Cash on Hand
State median: 48
34.0%
Occupancy Rate
State median: 23.8%

Source: CMS Cost Reports (HCRIS)

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Community Context

Buena Vista County

Population
20,823
Hospitals
1
Social Vulnerability (SVI)
0.63

County Health Indicators

Diabetes11.2%
Obesity41.0%
Uninsured9.7%
PCPs per 10K5.3
Primary Care HPSADental Health HPSAMental Health HPSA

Sources: County Health Rankings, CDC SVI 2022, HRSA HPSA

Nearest Hospitals

HospitalBedsDistance
Cherokee Regional Medical Center2518.4 mi
Mental Health Institute9719.1 mi
Loring Hospital2519.9 mi

Related Pages

Buena Vista CountyIowa OverviewFull Hospital Directory
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Data from CMS Provider of Services, CMS Cost Reports (HCRIS), County Health Rankings, CDC Social Vulnerability Index, and HRSA Bureau of Health Workforce. Last updated: 2026-03-11.