Critical access hospital in Ellsworth, KS
Ellsworth County Medical Center
1604 Aylward Avenue, Ellsworth, KS 67439 · (785) 472-3111
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
Ellsworth County Medical Center at a glance
Ellsworth County Medical Center is a for-profit critical access hospital in Ellsworth, Kansas (Ellsworth County).
CMS gives it 2 out of 5 stars on its overall hospital star rating, worse than the Kansas average of 3.2.
81% of surveyed patients said they would definitely recommend the hospital (national average 71.2%).
Emergency patients sent home typically spent 115 minutes in the ER, better than the Kansas median of 122 minutes.
Facility details
- Type
- Critical access hospital
- Ownership
- Proprietary
- Emergency services
- Yes
- County
- Ellsworth County
- CMS Certification Number
- 171327
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 | — | — | — |
| Readmissions | 0 | 5 | 0 |
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Kansas avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall hospital star rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 2 / 5 | 3.2 / 5 | 3.2 / 5 | Worse |
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) | 81% | 78.7% | 71.7% | Better |
| Patients who would definitely recommend the hospital (higher is better) | 81% | 78% | 71.2% | Better |
| Completed patient surveys | 41 | 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) | 115 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) | 30% | 64.5% | 63.8% | Worse |
| Healthcare workers given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 53% | 76.8% | 74.5% | Worse |
Death rates (30-day)
| Measure | This facility | Kansas avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Death rate for pneumonia patients (lower is better) | 19.2% | 16.6% | 15.3% | Worse |
| Death rate for COPD patients (lower is better) | 10.2% | 8.9% | 8.6% | Worse |
Readmissions (30-day)
| Measure | This facility | Kansas avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readmission rate after pneumonia (lower is better) | 17.5% | 17.1% | 17.3% | Average |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Ellsworth County Medical Center's rating?
Ellsworth County Medical Center has 2 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 Ellsworth County Medical Center?
Patients treated and sent home from the emergency department spent a median of 115 minutes there, from arrival to departure. The Kansas median is 122 minutes.
Does Ellsworth County Medical Center have an emergency room?
Yes. CMS lists it as providing emergency services.
Where is Ellsworth County Medical Center and how do I contact it?
Ellsworth County Medical Center is at 1604 Aylward Avenue, Ellsworth, KS 67439. Phone: (785) 472-3111.
About this data
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