Behavioral Health Services - Mahaska Health
Behavioral Health • Oskaloosa, IA • Since 1907
About
Summary: - Mahaska Health is a nonprofit, 25-bed acute care hospital in Oskaloosa, Iowa, with a broad range of services across 75+ specialties. - While primarily described as a general hospital offering inpatient and outpatient care, the site highlights include a comprehensive care network in Southeast Iowa with physician-led leadership and a community-focused mission. - The organization has 100 employees, serves as a tax-supported nonprofit, and operates from headquarters at 1229 C Ave E, Oskaloosa, IA 52577. - For behavioral health-specific details, the provided highlights do not explicitly list a dedicated Behavioral Health Services department. If you need behavioral health offerings, contact Mahaska Health directly or check their site for sections like Psychiatry, Counseling, Mental Health, or Behavioral Health programs.
Clinic Type
Behavioral Health
Address
1527 Albia Road, Ottumwa, IA 52501
Phone
+1-641-672-3360
amonohon@mahaskahealth.org
Opening Hours
9AM–5PM (as indicated in patient quotes, not official hours)
Services Offered
Insurance & Payment
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Rehab.com: 3.4/5 (107)
- Healthgrades: 79% recommendation rate
- U.S. News & World Report (Patient Experience): 4/5
Patients praise
- Supportive and professional staff interactions in several departments
- High patient satisfaction scores in national surveys regarding communication and willingness to recommend
- Accessibility of local outpatient services for substance use and mental health
- Recognition for outstanding patient experience in clinical settings
Common complaints
- Concerns regarding poor communication and difficulty reaching staff
- Long wait times in walk-in clinics and for appointments
- Reports of dissatisfaction specifically with behavioral health services
- Allegations of medical errors and diagnostic failures in past cases
- Historical legal settlement regarding patient screening and transfer (patient dumping) policies
"I love the people at this place, everyone is very supportive and professional, they always treat you right, and they know what they are doing."
— Rehab.com user review"Worst hospital I’ve ever been to. Behavioral health is awful and I wouldn’t go there even if I had no where else to go."
— User review on third-party siteSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Mahaska Health Opens Medical Weight Loss Clinic - Ottumwa Radio — Feb 17, 2026
- Mahaska Health Welcomes Kiara Schneider, PA-C, To Oncology And Hematology Team - Mahaska Health — Apr 22, 2026
- Mahaska Health Opens Medical Weight Loss Clinic - Mahaska Health — Feb 16, 2026
- Mahaska Health Welcomes Makayla Leathers to New Medical Weight Loss Clinic - Oskaloosa News | Oskaloosa News — Mar 2, 2026
- Mahaska Health Awarded $3.3 Million In Rural Health Transformation Funding - Mahaska Health — Feb 3, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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