Critical access hospital in Smith Center, KS
Smith County Memorial Hospital
921 E. Highway 36, Smith Center, KS 66967 · (785) 282-6845
CMS overall hospital star rating
- Patient survey★★★★★4
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
Smith County Memorial Hospital at a glance
Smith County Memorial Hospital is a government critical access hospital in Smith Center, Kansas (Smith County).
CMS has not published a overall hospital star rating for this hospital, usually because it has too little recent data.
85% of surveyed patients said they would definitely recommend the hospital (national average 71.2%).
Emergency patients sent home typically spent 107 minutes in the ER, better than the Kansas median of 122 minutes.
Facility details
- Type
- Critical access hospital
- Ownership
- Government - Local
- Emergency services
- Yes
- County
- Smith County
- CMS Certification Number
- 171377
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 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
Patient survey
| Measure | This facility | Kansas avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patient survey summary rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3.7 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Better |
| Patients who rated the hospital 9 or 10 out of 10 (higher is better) | 93% | 78.7% | 71.7% | Better |
| Patients who would definitely recommend the hospital (higher is better) | 85% | 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) | 3 / 5 | 3.1 / 5 | 2.7 / 5 | Average |
| Discharge information (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Average |
| Cleanliness (higher is better) | 4 / 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 | 102 | 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) | 107 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) | 9.8% | 11.9% | 11.1% | Better |
| Death rate for pneumonia patients (lower is better) | 18.2% | 16.6% | 15.3% | Worse |
| Death rate for COPD patients (lower is better) | 8.1% | 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) | 21.7% | 21% | 21.4% | Average |
| Readmission rate after pneumonia (lower is better) | 17.3% | 17.1% | 17.3% | Average |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Smith County Memorial Hospital's rating?
CMS has not published a star rating for Smith County Memorial Hospital. This usually means there is not enough recent data.
How long is the ER wait at Smith County Memorial Hospital?
Patients treated and sent home from the emergency department spent a median of 107 minutes there, from arrival to departure. The Kansas median is 122 minutes.
Does Smith County Memorial Hospital have an emergency room?
Yes. CMS lists it as providing emergency services.
Where is Smith County Memorial Hospital and how do I contact it?
Smith County Memorial Hospital is at 921 E. Highway 36, Smith Center, KS 66967. Phone: (785) 282-6845.
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.