Critical access hospital in Beloit, KS
Mitchell County Hospital Health Systems
400 W 8th Street, P O Box 399, Beloit, KS 67420 · (785) 738-2266
CMS overall hospital star rating
- Patient survey★★★★★5
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
Mitchell County Hospital Health Systems at a glance
Mitchell County Hospital Health Systems is a government critical access hospital in Beloit, Kansas (Mitchell County).
CMS gives it 3 out of 5 stars on its overall hospital star rating, close to the Kansas average of 3.2.
91% of surveyed patients said they would definitely recommend the hospital (national average 71.2%).
Emergency patients sent home typically spent 149 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 2 and worse on 1.
Facility details
- Type
- Critical access hospital
- Ownership
- Government - Local
- Emergency services
- Yes
- Birthing-friendly designation
- Yes
- County
- Mitchell County
- CMS Certification Number
- 171375
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 | 3 | 1 |
| Safety of care | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 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. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patient survey summary rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 3.7 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Better |
| Patients who rated the hospital 9 or 10 out of 10 (higher is better) | 91% | 78.7% | 71.7% | Better |
| Patients who would definitely recommend the hospital (higher is better) | 91% | 78% | 71.2% | Better |
| Nurse communication (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 3.9 / 5 | 3.4 / 5 | Better |
| Doctor communication (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | 3.1 / 5 | Better |
| Communication about medicines (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3.1 / 5 | 2.7 / 5 | Better |
| Discharge information (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Average |
| Cleanliness (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 3.9 / 5 | 3.4 / 5 | Better |
| Quietness at night (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 4.1 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Better |
| Completed patient surveys | 138 | 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) | 149 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) | 69% | 76.8% | 74.5% | Worse |
Death rates (30-day)
| Measure | This facility | Kansas avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Death rate for heart failure patients (lower is better) | 11.2% | 11.9% | 11.1% | Average |
| Death rate for pneumonia patients (lower is better) | 29.1% | 16.6% | 15.3% | Worse |
| Death rate for COPD patients (lower is better) | 7.8% | 8.9% | 8.6% | Better |
Readmissions (30-day)
| Measure | This facility | Kansas avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readmission rate after heart failure (lower is better) | 21.4% | 21% | 21.4% | Average |
| Readmission rate after pneumonia (lower is better) | 17.8% | 17.1% | 17.3% | Average |
| Readmission rate after COPD (lower is better) | 20% | 19.6% | 19.9% | Average |
Safety & infections
| Measure | This facility | Kansas avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Catheter-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTI) (lower is better) | 0.00 | 0.51 | 0.48 | Average |
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★★★★★3Average
Frequently asked questions
What is Mitchell County Hospital Health Systems's rating?
Mitchell County Hospital Health Systems 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 Mitchell County Hospital Health Systems?
Patients treated and sent home from the emergency department spent a median of 149 minutes there, from arrival to departure. The Kansas median is 122 minutes.
Does Mitchell County Hospital Health Systems have an emergency room?
Yes. CMS lists it as providing emergency services.
Where is Mitchell County Hospital Health Systems and how do I contact it?
Mitchell County Hospital Health Systems is at 400 W 8th Street, P O Box 399, Beloit, KS 67420. Phone: (785) 738-2266.
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.