Spencer, IA (KICD)– Spencer Hospital has been designated as one of the top 20 rural hospitals in the country.

President Brenda Tiefenthaler tells us the announcement came a little over a month after the organization was placed in the top 100 for the ninth consecutive year.

This is not the first time Spencer Hospital has received the higher honor.

Tiefenthaler says the annual awards are given out on a number of criteria that include patient experience.

Tiefenthaler credits the success of Spencer Hospital over the years to the entire healthcare team saying everyone performs the work that extends the level of caring which in turn has raised the quality of service.