Critical access hospital in Scott City, KS
Scott County Hospital
201 Albert Avenue, Scott City, KS 67871 · (620) 872-5811
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
Scott County Hospital at a glance
Scott County Hospital is a non-profit critical access hospital in Scott City, Kansas (Scott County).
CMS gives it 2 out of 5 stars on its overall hospital star rating, worse than the Kansas average of 3.2.
Emergency patients sent home typically spent 111 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 0.
Facility details
- Type
- Critical access hospital
- Ownership
- Voluntary Non-Profit - Private
- Emergency services
- Yes
- County
- Scott County
- CMS Certification Number
- 171372
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 | 1 | 0 |
| Readmissions | 1 | 3 | 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 |
Emergency room
| Measure | This facility | Kansas avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median time in the ER before leaving ⓘ (lower is better) | 111 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. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Healthcare workers given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 95% | 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) | 11.4% | 11.9% | 11.1% | Average |
| Death rate for pneumonia patients (lower is better) | 17.8% | 16.6% | 15.3% | Worse |
| Death rate for COPD patients (lower is better) | 9.8% | 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% | 17.1% | 17.3% | Average |
| Readmission rate after COPD (lower is better) | 20.3% | 19.6% | 19.9% | Average |
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211 E Earl Street, Leoti, KS 67861 · 25.6 mi
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★★★★★2Below averageKearny County Hospital
500 East Thorpe Street, Lakin, KS 67860 · 38.6 mi
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Not rated
Frequently asked questions
What is Scott County Hospital's rating?
Scott County Hospital 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 Scott County Hospital?
Patients treated and sent home from the emergency department spent a median of 111 minutes there, from arrival to departure. The Kansas median is 122 minutes.
Does Scott County Hospital have an emergency room?
Yes. CMS lists it as providing emergency services.
Where is Scott County Hospital and how do I contact it?
Scott County Hospital is at 201 Albert Avenue, Scott City, KS 67871. Phone: (620) 872-5811.
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.