Critical access hospital in Norton, KS
Norton County Hospital
102 E Holme Street, Norton, KS 67654 · (785) 877-3351
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
Norton County Hospital at a glance
Norton County Hospital is a government critical access hospital in Norton, Kansas (Norton County).
CMS has not published a overall hospital star rating for this hospital, usually because it has too little recent data.
75% of surveyed patients said they would definitely recommend the hospital (national average 71.2%).
Emergency patients sent home typically spent 117 minutes in the ER, close to 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 0.
Facility details
- Type
- Critical access hospital
- Ownership
- Government - Local
- Emergency services
- Yes
- County
- Norton County
- CMS Certification Number
- 171348
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 | 2 | 0 |
| Safety of care | — | — | — |
| Readmissions | 1 | 1 | 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) | 60% | 78.7% | 71.7% | Worse |
| Patients who would definitely recommend the hospital (higher is better) | 75% | 78% | 71.2% | Better |
| Completed patient surveys | 30 | 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) | 117 min | 122 min | 157 min | Better |
Timely care
| Measure | This facility | Kansas avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Healthcare workers given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 73% | 76.8% | 74.5% | Average |
Death rates (30-day)
| Measure | This facility | Kansas avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Death rate for pneumonia patients (lower is better) | 18.7% | 16.6% | 15.3% | Worse |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Norton County Hospital's rating?
CMS has not published a star rating for Norton County Hospital. This usually means there is not enough recent data.
How long is the ER wait at Norton County Hospital?
Patients treated and sent home from the emergency department spent a median of 117 minutes there, from arrival to departure. The Kansas median is 122 minutes.
Does Norton County Hospital have an emergency room?
Yes. CMS lists it as providing emergency services.
Where is Norton County Hospital and how do I contact it?
Norton County Hospital is at 102 E Holme Street, Norton, KS 67654. Phone: (785) 877-3351.
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.