Acute care hospital in Great Bend, KS
University of Ks Hlth System Great Bend Campus
514 Cleveland Street, Great Bend, KS 67530 · (620) 792-8830
CMS overall hospital star rating
- Patient survey★★★★★3
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
University of Ks Hlth System Great Bend Campus at a glance
University of Ks Hlth System Great Bend Campus is a government acute care hospital in Great Bend, Kansas (Barton County).
CMS gives it 4 out of 5 stars on its overall hospital star rating, better than the Kansas average of 3.2.
64% of surveyed patients said they would definitely recommend the hospital (national average 71.2%).
Emergency patients sent home typically spent 107 minutes in the ER, better than the Kansas median of 122 minutes.
Facility details
- Type
- Acute care hospital
- Ownership
- Government - Hospital District Or Authority
- Emergency services
- Yes
- Birthing-friendly designation
- Yes
- County
- Barton County
- CMS Certification Number
- 170191
How CMS scored this hospital
Number of measures in each group where the hospital was better, no different, or worse than the national rate.
| Measure group | Better | No different | Worse |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mortality (death rates) | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Safety of care | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Readmissions | 0 | 6 | 0 |
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Kansas avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall hospital star rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3.2 / 5 | 3.2 / 5 | Better |
Patient survey
| Measure | This facility | Kansas avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patient survey summary rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 3.7 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Average |
| Patients who rated the hospital 9 or 10 out of 10 (higher is better) | 64% | 78.7% | 71.7% | Worse |
| Patients who would definitely recommend the hospital (higher is better) | 64% | 78% | 71.2% | Worse |
| Nurse communication (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3.9 / 5 | 3.4 / 5 | Better |
| Doctor communication (higher is better) | 2 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | 3.1 / 5 | Worse |
| Communication about medicines (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 3.1 / 5 | 2.7 / 5 | Average |
| Discharge information (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Better |
| Cleanliness (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3.9 / 5 | 3.4 / 5 | Better |
| Quietness at night (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 4.1 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Average |
| Completed patient surveys | 177 | 283 | 611 |
Emergency room
| Measure | This facility | Kansas avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median time in the ER before leaving ⓘ (lower is better) | 107 min | 122 min | 157 min | Better |
| Patients who left the ER before being seen (lower is better) | 0% | 0.6% | 1.7% | Better |
| Emergency department volume | low |
Timely care
| Measure | This facility | Kansas avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Appropriate care for severe sepsis and septic shock (higher is better) | 87% | 64.5% | 63.8% | Better |
| Healthcare workers given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 85% | 76.8% | 74.5% | Better |
Death rates (30-day)
| Measure | This facility | Kansas avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Death rate for heart failure patients (lower is better) | 9.6% | 11.9% | 11.1% | Better |
| Death rate for pneumonia patients (lower is better) | 10.8% | 16.6% | 15.3% | Better |
Readmissions (30-day)
| Measure | This facility | Kansas avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readmission rate after heart failure (lower is better) | 22.2% | 21% | 21.4% | Average |
| Readmission rate after pneumonia (lower is better) | 18.1% | 17.1% | 17.3% | Average |
Safety & infections
| Measure | This facility | Kansas avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Serious complications (patient safety composite) (lower is better) | 0.92 | 0.96 | 1.00 | Average |
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Frequently asked questions
What is University of Ks Hlth System Great Bend Campus's rating?
University of Ks Hlth System Great Bend Campus has 4 out of 5 stars on the CMS overall hospital star rating. The average for Kansas hospitals is 3.2 stars.
How long is the ER wait at University of Ks Hlth System Great Bend Campus?
Patients treated and sent home from the emergency department spent a median of 107 minutes there, from arrival to departure. The Kansas median is 122 minutes.
Does University of Ks Hlth System Great Bend Campus have an emergency room?
Yes. CMS lists it as providing emergency services.
Where is University of Ks Hlth System Great Bend Campus and how do I contact it?
University of Ks Hlth System Great Bend Campus is at 514 Cleveland Street, Great Bend, KS 67530. Phone: (620) 792-8830.
About this data
Ratings and measures come from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. They're based on state inspections, patient surveys and facility reports, and they describe the past. Facilities change, so visit in person and confirm details directly. About our data · Spotted an error? Let us know.