Gundersen Palmer Lutheran Hospital and Clinics
West Union, Iowa · Fayette CountyCMS #161316
25 BedsGovernmentRuralCritical Access
Financial Snapshot
6.3%
Operating Margin
State median: -0.3%
6.4%
Total Margin
132
Days Cash on Hand
State median: 48
30.8%
Occupancy Rate
State median: 23.8%
Source: CMS Cost Reports (HCRIS)
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Community Context
County Health Indicators
Diabetes10.5%
Obesity39.7%
Uninsured5.6%
PCPs per 10K3.1
Primary Care HPSADental Health HPSAMental Health HPSA
Sources: County Health Rankings, CDC SVI 2022, HRSA HPSA
Nearest Hospitals
| Hospital | Beds | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Community Memorial Hospital Medical Center | 25 | 17.3 mi |
| Mercyone Oelwein Medical Center | 25 | 20.7 mi |
| Mercyone Elkader Medical Center | 25 | 21.3 mi |
Related Pages
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.