HCMH Named a Top 100 Critical Access Hospital by The Chartis Center for Rural Health
Humboldt County Memorial Hospital in Humboldt, Iowa today announced it has been recognized as a 2026 Top 100 Critical Access Hospital by The Chartis Center for Rural Health. The Top 100 awards program celebrates outstanding performance annually among the nation’s rural hospitals based on the results of the Chartis Rural Hospital Performance INDEX®.
"This award is an outstanding honor for our team and a reflection of the compassion and commitment our staff show every single day. I am incredibly proud to work beside the amazing team at HCMH who go above and beyond for our patients. Thank you for placing your trust in us." - Michelle Sleiter, CEO
“The delivery of care within rural communities is perhaps more complex today than at any point in recent memory. This year’s Top 100 Critical Access Hospitals have emerged as true leaders – committed to their mission through a powerful combination of resilience, dedication and innovation,” said Michael Topchik, Executive Director of The Chartis Center for Rural Health. “We’re delighted to recognize this year’s winners and celebrate their Top 100 status.”
Now in its 16th year, the INDEX is the industry’s most comprehensive and objective assessment of rural hospital performance. Leveraging publicly available data, the INDEX is utilized nationwide by rural hospitals, health systems with rural affiliates, hospital associations, and state offices of rural health to measure and monitor performance across a variety of areas impacting hospital operations, quality, patient perspective and finance.
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Humboldt County Memorial Hospital (HCMH) is a 21-bed Critical Access Hospital serving Humboldt County and the surrounding communities. The hospital provides acute, skilled, observation and hospice care services, along with a 28-bed distinct-part long-term care nursing unit. In addition to inpatient care, HCMH offers 24-hour emergency room coverage, comprehensive range of outpatient diagnostic services, ambulatory surgery, pain management, rehabilitation services, home and community health services, behavioral health services, walk-in clinic, nutritional services, ambulance services and transportation services.
The hospital campus also includes Springvale Independent and Assisted Living, supporting seniors with a continuum of care that allows residents to remain close to home as their needs change.
While modest in size, HCMH is defined by the depth, skill, and dedication of its staff. More than 300 employees stand ready to adapt and advance their skills as new technologies, innovations, and treatments are introduced to improve patient care.
HCMH is governed by a seven-member elected Board of Trustees and benefits from the strong support of an active Hospital Foundation and Auxiliary, both of which play an important role in supporting the hospital's growth and long-term sustainability.
For questions please reach out to Marketing Director, Brienne Berte, and brienneb@humboldthospital.org or by calling 515-332-7626.