Critical access hospital in Seneca, KS
Nemaha Valley Community Hospital
1600 Community Dr, Seneca, KS 66538 · (785) 336-6181
CMS overall hospital star rating
- Patient surveyNot rated
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
Nemaha Valley Community Hospital at a glance
Nemaha Valley Community Hospital is a non-profit critical access hospital in Seneca, Kansas (Nemaha County).
CMS has not published a overall hospital star rating for this hospital, usually because it has too little recent data.
93% of surveyed patients said they would definitely recommend the hospital (national average 71.2%).
Emergency patients sent home typically spent 112 minutes in the ER, better than the Kansas median of 122 minutes.
Across CMS mortality, safety and readmission measures, it performed better than the national rate on 1 and worse on 1.
Facility details
- Type
- Critical access hospital
- Ownership
- Voluntary Non-Profit - Private
- Emergency services
- Yes
- Birthing-friendly designation
- Yes
- County
- Nemaha County
- CMS Certification Number
- 171315
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 | 1 | 1 |
| Safety of care | — | — | — |
| Readmissions | 1 | 2 | 0 |
Patient survey
| Measure | This facility | Kansas avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patients who rated the hospital 9 or 10 out of 10 (higher is better) | 92% | 78.7% | 71.7% | Better |
| Patients who would definitely recommend the hospital (higher is better) | 93% | 78% | 71.2% | Better |
| Completed patient surveys | 82 | 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) | 112 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) | 70% | 64.5% | 63.8% | Better |
| Healthcare workers given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 90% | 76.8% | 74.5% | Better |
Death rates (30-day)
| Measure | This facility | Kansas avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Death rate for pneumonia patients (lower is better) | 21.7% | 16.6% | 15.3% | Worse |
Readmissions (30-day)
| Measure | This facility | Kansas avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readmission rate after pneumonia (lower is better) | 16.6% | 17.1% | 17.3% | Average |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Nemaha Valley Community Hospital's rating?
CMS has not published a star rating for Nemaha Valley Community Hospital. This usually means there is not enough recent data.
How long is the ER wait at Nemaha Valley Community Hospital?
Patients treated and sent home from the emergency department spent a median of 112 minutes there, from arrival to departure. The Kansas median is 122 minutes.
Does Nemaha Valley Community Hospital have an emergency room?
Yes. CMS lists it as providing emergency services.
Where is Nemaha Valley Community Hospital and how do I contact it?
Nemaha Valley Community Hospital is at 1600 Community Dr, Seneca, KS 66538. Phone: (785) 336-6181.
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.