UnityPoint Health - Methodist West Hospital

West Des Moines, Iowa, United States
Specialization: Cardiology & Cardiovascular Surgery General Surgery Orthopaedic or Bone Surgery Sports Trauma
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1660 60th St, West Des Moines, IA 50266, United States, , West Des Moines, Iowa, United States
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Hospital Quick Facts
Doctors 290 Beds 95 Phone +43(9)772943450 Fax (515) 241-4365
Accreditation
TJC Accredited
Languages
English
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About Us
UnityPoint Health - Methodist West Hospital, opened in 2009, is a leading acute care hospital serving West Des Moines and the surrounding region. The hospital is known for its patient-centered approach, advanced technology, and high-quality care across emergency, maternity, orthopaedic, and surgical services. The facility is designed for comfort, efficiency, and sustainability, with a resort-like atmosphere and state-of-the-art medical equipment. Methodist West is part of UnityPoint Health - Des Moines, a major nonprofit health system in Iowa
Speciality
  • Orthopaedics (Center of Excellence, highest volume in Iowa)

  • Maternity and newborn care (private LDRP rooms, secure nursery, neonatal nurse practitioners)

  • Emergency care (Level IV Trauma Center)

  • General and specialty surgery

  • Cardiology and cardiovascular care

  • Hospital medicine, neonatology, and general surgery

Quality
  • Patient-centered, coordinated care with a focus on comfort and outcomes

  • High patient and staff satisfaction, quiet and healing environment

  • Energy-efficient building (operates at 18% below code-required energy use)

  • Accredited by The Joint Commission and other national bodies

  • Consistently strong performance in patient safety, communication, and clinical outcomes

Vision & Mission

Mission:

  • Improve the health of the people and communities we serve.

  • Provide healing, caring, and teaching to achieve the best outcome for every patient, every time

Vision:

  • Best outcome for every patient, every time

Awards & Recognition
  • Grand Place Award (1st Place, Buildings & Systems Category), 2010 Engineering Excellence Awards, American Council of Engineering Companies, for sustainable design

  • Castle Connolly Top Hospital – Gold Standard National and State in multiple procedures (Obstetrics & Gynecology, Orthopaedics)

  • Recognized for patient satisfaction and quality scores above state and national averages

  • DAISY Award for nursing excellence

  • “Making a Difference” Award for outstanding staff contributions

  • High marks in patient and staff satisfaction

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Read real patient testimonials of UnityPoint Health - Methodist West Hospital and discover inspiring stories of healing, compassionate care, and life-changing experiences at our hospital.

~Jessica Brunz

I am genuinely thinking about have writing notes to every nurse that helped bring my baby into the world! The care I received was so fantastic and so much better than with my first baby (we lived somewhere else at the time). The communication that was given to my other care providers that are in another town was amazing. My husband and I were listened to and treated respectfully. The lady who checked us in at the maternity floor was so lovely to talk to, and I could tell the staff truly care about what they do. THANK YOU, THANK YOU!

~Mark Schwery

I currently recovering from Knee Replacement Surgery at Methodist, West Des Moines. Jen and the rest of the Nursing Staff, on the third floor, have been excellent. They are professional, caring and Jen has a great sense of humor which brightens my day. Thank You. Mark Schwery

 


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