Acute care hospital in Warrensburg, MO
Western Missouri Medical Center
403 Burkarth Road, Warrensburg, MO 64093 · (660) 747-2500
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
Western Missouri Medical Center at a glance
Western Missouri Medical Center is a government acute care hospital in Warrensburg, Missouri (Johnson County).
CMS gives it 4 out of 5 stars on its overall hospital star rating, better than the Missouri average of 3.1.
66% of surveyed patients said they would definitely recommend the hospital (national average 71.2%).
Emergency patients sent home typically spent 140 minutes in the ER, better than the Missouri median of 161 minutes.
Across CMS mortality, safety and readmission measures, it performed better than the national rate on 0 and worse on 1.
Facility details
- Type
- Acute care hospital
- Ownership
- Government - Local
- Emergency services
- Yes
- Birthing-friendly designation
- Yes
- County
- Johnson County
- CMS Certification Number
- 260097
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 | 3 | 0 |
| Readmissions | 0 | 8 | 1 |
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Missouri avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall hospital star rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3.1 / 5 | 3.2 / 5 | Better |
Patient survey
| Measure | This facility | Missouri avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patient survey summary rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Better |
| Patients who rated the hospital 9 or 10 out of 10 (higher is better) | 73% | 72.2% | 71.7% | Average |
| Patients who would definitely recommend the hospital (higher is better) | 66% | 70.8% | 71.2% | Worse |
| Nurse communication (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3.4 / 5 | 3.4 / 5 | Better |
| Doctor communication (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 3.1 / 5 | 3.1 / 5 | Average |
| Communication about medicines (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 2.7 / 5 | 2.7 / 5 | Average |
| Discharge information (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3.4 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Better |
| Cleanliness (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | 3.4 / 5 | Better |
| Quietness at night (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Average |
| Completed patient surveys | 299 | 634 | 611 |
Emergency room
| Measure | This facility | Missouri avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median time in the ER before leaving ⓘ (lower is better) | 140 min | 161 min | 157 min | Better |
| Patients who left the ER before being seen (lower is better) | 3% | 2.2% | 1.7% | Worse |
| Emergency department volume | medium |
Timely care
| Measure | This facility | Missouri avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Appropriate care for severe sepsis and septic shock (higher is better) | 70% | 61.7% | 63.8% | Better |
| Healthcare workers given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 93% | 81.1% | 74.5% | Better |
Death rates (30-day)
| Measure | This facility | Missouri avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Death rate for heart failure patients (lower is better) | 12.7% | 11.7% | 11.1% | Worse |
| Death rate for pneumonia patients (lower is better) | 16.7% | 15.5% | 15.3% | Worse |
| Death rate for stroke patients (lower is better) | 12.8% | 12% | 12.1% | Worse |
| Death rate for COPD patients (lower is better) | 8.4% | 8.7% | 8.6% | Average |
Readmissions (30-day)
| Measure | This facility | Missouri avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readmission rate after heart failure (lower is better) | 21.1% | 21.6% | 21.4% | Average |
| Readmission rate after pneumonia (lower is better) | 18% | 17.3% | 17.3% | Average |
| Readmission rate after COPD (lower is better) | 18.6% | 20.1% | 19.9% | Better |
| Readmission rate after hip/knee replacement (lower is better) | 5.6% | 6.1% | 5.8% | Average |
Safety & infections
| Measure | This facility | Missouri avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Complication rate for hip/knee replacement (lower is better) | 4.9% | 4.2% | 4.2% | Worse |
| Serious complications (patient safety composite) (lower is better) | 0.97 | 0.97 | 1.00 | Average |
| C. difficile intestinal infections (lower is better) | 0.22 | 0.38 | 0.36 | Average |
Other hospitals near Western Missouri Medical Center
- Not rated
Lafayette Regional Health Center
1500 State Street, Lexington, MO 64067 · 25.6 mi
Critical Access Hospitals · For-profit
★★★★★2Below averageBothwell Regional Health Center
601 E 14th St, Sedalia, MO 65301 · 28.2 mi
Acute Care Hospitals · Government
★★★★★4Above averageGolden Valley Memorial Hospital
1600 N 2nd St, Clinton, MO 64735 · 29 mi
Acute Care Hospitals · Government
★★★★★3AverageSaint Luke's East Hospital
100 N E Saint Luke's Boulevard, Lees Summit, MO 64086 · 30.1 mi
Acute Care Hospitals · Non-profit
★★★★★4Above averageSt Mary's Medical Center
201 NW R D Mize Rd, Blue Springs, MO 64014 · 32 mi
Acute Care Hospitals · For-profit
★★★★★3Average
Frequently asked questions
What is Western Missouri Medical Center's rating?
Western Missouri Medical Center has 4 out of 5 stars on the CMS overall hospital star rating. The average for Missouri hospitals is 3.1 stars.
How long is the ER wait at Western Missouri Medical Center?
Patients treated and sent home from the emergency department spent a median of 140 minutes there, from arrival to departure. The Missouri median is 161 minutes.
Does Western Missouri Medical Center have an emergency room?
Yes. CMS lists it as providing emergency services.
Where is Western Missouri Medical Center and how do I contact it?
Western Missouri Medical Center is at 403 Burkarth Road, Warrensburg, MO 64093. Phone: (660) 747-2500.
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.