Critical access hospital in Burlington, KS
Coffey County Hospital
801 North 4th Street, Burlington, KS 66839 · (620) 364-2121
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
Coffey County Hospital at a glance
Coffey County Hospital is a government critical access hospital in Burlington, Kansas (Coffey County).
CMS gives it 4 out of 5 stars on its overall hospital star rating, better than the Kansas average of 3.2.
87% of surveyed patients said they would definitely recommend the hospital (national average 71.2%).
Emergency patients sent home typically spent 87 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
- Government - Local
- Emergency services
- Yes
- County
- Coffey County
- CMS Certification Number
- 171385
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 | 0 |
| Safety of care | — | — | — |
| Readmissions | 1 | 3 | 0 |
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Kansas avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall hospital star rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3.2 / 5 | 3.2 / 5 | Better |
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) | 89% | 78.7% | 71.7% | Better |
| Patients who would definitely recommend the hospital (higher is better) | 87% | 78% | 71.2% | Better |
| Completed patient surveys | 59 | 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) | 87 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) | 93% | 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) | 11.9% | 11.9% | 11.1% | Worse |
| Death rate for pneumonia patients (lower is better) | 15.8% | 16.6% | 15.3% | Average |
Readmissions (30-day)
| Measure | This facility | Kansas avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readmission rate after heart failure (lower is better) | 20.9% | 21% | 21.4% | Average |
| Readmission rate after pneumonia (lower is better) | 17.2% | 17.1% | 17.3% | Average |
Other hospitals near Coffey County Hospital
Anderson County Hospital
421 S Maple, Garnett, KS 66032 · 25.9 mi
Critical Access Hospitals · Non-profit
Not ratedAllen County Regional Hospital
3066 North Kentucky Street, Iola, KS 66749 · 26.7 mi
Critical Access Hospitals · Government
★★★★★4Above averageNewman Regional Health
1201 West 12th Avenue, Emporia, KS 66801 · 29.1 mi
Critical Access Hospitals · Government
★★★★★2Below average- ★★★★★3Average
Frequently asked questions
What is Coffey County Hospital's rating?
Coffey County Hospital has 4 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 Coffey County Hospital?
Patients treated and sent home from the emergency department spent a median of 87 minutes there, from arrival to departure. The Kansas median is 122 minutes.
Does Coffey County Hospital have an emergency room?
Yes. CMS lists it as providing emergency services.
Where is Coffey County Hospital and how do I contact it?
Coffey County Hospital is at 801 North 4th Street, Burlington, KS 66839. Phone: (620) 364-2121.
About this data
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