Critical access hospital in Clay Center, KS
Clay County Medical Center
617 Liberty, Clay Center, KS 67432 · (785) 632-2144
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
Clay County Medical Center at a glance
Clay County Medical Center is a government critical access hospital in Clay Center, Kansas (Clay County).
CMS gives it 3 out of 5 stars on its overall hospital star rating, close to the Kansas average of 3.2.
82% of surveyed patients said they would definitely recommend the hospital (national average 71.2%).
Emergency patients sent home typically spent 130 minutes in the ER, worse 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 0.
Facility details
- Type
- Critical access hospital
- Ownership
- Government - Local
- Emergency services
- Yes
- County
- Clay County
- CMS Certification Number
- 171371
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 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Kansas avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall hospital star rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 3.2 / 5 | 3.2 / 5 | Average |
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) | 85% | 78.7% | 71.7% | Better |
| Patients who would definitely recommend the hospital (higher is better) | 82% | 78% | 71.2% | Better |
| Completed patient surveys | 92 | 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) | 130 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) | 42% | 64.5% | 63.8% | Worse |
| Healthcare workers given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 79% | 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) | 10.1% | 11.9% | 11.1% | Better |
| Death rate for pneumonia patients (lower is better) | 17.6% | 16.6% | 15.3% | Worse |
Readmissions (30-day)
| Measure | This facility | Kansas avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readmission rate after heart failure (lower is better) | 21.1% | 21% | 21.4% | Average |
| Readmission rate after pneumonia (lower is better) | 17.9% | 17.1% | 17.3% | Average |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Clay County Medical Center's rating?
Clay County Medical Center has 3 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 Clay County Medical Center?
Patients treated and sent home from the emergency department spent a median of 130 minutes there, from arrival to departure. The Kansas median is 122 minutes.
Does Clay County Medical Center have an emergency room?
Yes. CMS lists it as providing emergency services.
Where is Clay County Medical Center and how do I contact it?
Clay County Medical Center is at 617 Liberty, Clay Center, KS 67432. Phone: (785) 632-2144.
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.