Critical access hospital in Atchison, KS
Amberwell Atchison Association
800 Raven Hill Drive, Atchison, KS 66002 · (913) 360-2131
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
Amberwell Atchison Association at a glance
Amberwell Atchison Association is a non-profit critical access hospital in Atchison, Kansas (Atchison County).
CMS has not published a overall hospital star rating for this hospital, usually because it has too little recent data.
71% of surveyed patients said they would definitely recommend the hospital (national average 71.2%).
Emergency patients sent home typically spent 112 minutes in the ER, better than the Kansas median of 122 minutes.
Facility details
- Type
- Critical access hospital
- Ownership
- Voluntary Non-Profit - Private
- Emergency services
- Yes
- Birthing-friendly designation
- Yes
- County
- Atchison County
- CMS Certification Number
- 171382
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 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Readmissions | 0 | 3 | 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) | 75% | 78.7% | 71.7% | Average |
| Patients who would definitely recommend the hospital (higher is better) | 71% | 78% | 71.2% | Average |
| Nurse communication (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3.9 / 5 | 3.4 / 5 | Better |
| Doctor communication (higher is better) | 4 / 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) | 4 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Better |
| Cleanliness (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 3.9 / 5 | 3.4 / 5 | Average |
| Quietness at night (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 4.1 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Better |
| Completed patient surveys | 155 | 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) | 112 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) | 76% | 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) | 16.4% | 16.6% | 15.3% | Worse |
Readmissions (30-day)
| Measure | This facility | Kansas avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readmission rate after pneumonia (lower is better) | 17.1% | 17.1% | 17.3% | Average |
| Readmission rate after COPD (lower is better) | 19.8% | 19.6% | 19.9% | Average |
| Readmission rate after hip/knee replacement (lower is better) | 5.2% | 5.9% | 5.8% | Better |
Safety & infections
| Measure | This facility | Kansas avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Complication rate for hip/knee replacement (lower is better) | 3.6% | 4.1% | 4.2% | Better |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Amberwell Atchison Association's rating?
CMS has not published a star rating for Amberwell Atchison Association. This usually means there is not enough recent data.
How long is the ER wait at Amberwell Atchison Association?
Patients treated and sent home from the emergency department spent a median of 112 minutes there, from arrival to departure. The Kansas median is 122 minutes.
Does Amberwell Atchison Association have an emergency room?
Yes. CMS lists it as providing emergency services.
Where is Amberwell Atchison Association and how do I contact it?
Amberwell Atchison Association is at 800 Raven Hill Drive, Atchison, KS 66002. Phone: (913) 360-2131.
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.