Critical access hospital in Central City, NE
Merrick Medical Center
1715 26th St, Central City, NE 68826 · (308) 946-3015
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
Merrick Medical Center at a glance
Merrick Medical Center is a non-profit critical access hospital in Central City, Nebraska (Merrick County).
CMS has not published a overall hospital star rating for this hospital, usually because it has too little recent data.
91% of surveyed patients said they would definitely recommend the hospital (national average 71.2%).
Emergency patients sent home typically spent 127 minutes in the ER, worse than the Nebraska median of 120 minutes.
Facility details
- Type
- Critical access hospital
- Ownership
- Voluntary Non-Profit - Private
- Emergency services
- Yes
- County
- Merrick County
- CMS Certification Number
- 281328
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 | 3 | 0 |
Patient survey
| Measure | This facility | Nebraska avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patients who rated the hospital 9 or 10 out of 10 (higher is better) | 90% | 78.6% | 71.7% | Better |
| Patients who would definitely recommend the hospital (higher is better) | 91% | 77.9% | 71.2% | Better |
| Completed patient surveys | 68 | 345 | 611 |
Emergency room
| Measure | This facility | Nebraska avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median time in the ER before leaving ⓘ (lower is better) | 127 min | 120 min | 157 min | Better |
Timely care
| Measure | This facility | Nebraska avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Appropriate care for severe sepsis and septic shock (higher is better) | 29% | 62.4% | 63.8% | Worse |
| Healthcare workers given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 93% | 74.4% | 74.5% | Better |
Death rates (30-day)
| Measure | This facility | Nebraska avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Death rate for pneumonia patients (lower is better) | 14.7% | 16.8% | 15.3% | Average |
Readmissions (30-day)
| Measure | This facility | Nebraska avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readmission rate after pneumonia (lower is better) | 17% | 17.3% | 17.3% | Average |
Other hospitals near Merrick Medical Center
Howard County Medical Center
P O Box 406, 1113 Sherman St, St Paul, NE 68873 · 23.3 mi
Critical Access Hospitals · Non-profit
Not rated- Not rated
Annie Jeffrey Memorial County Health Center
P O Box 428, 531 Beebe St, Osceola, NE 68651 · 23.6 mi
Critical Access Hospitals · Government
Not ratedGenoa Community Hospital
P O Box 310, 706 Ewing Ave, Genoa, NE 68640 · 24.2 mi
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Not ratedGrand Island Regional Medical Center
3533 Prairieview Street, Grand Island, NE 68803 · 25.2 mi
Acute Care Hospitals · Non-profit
★★★★★2Below averageChi Health St. Francis
2620 West Faidley Ave, Grand Island, NE 68803 · 25.2 mi
Acute Care Hospitals · Non-profit
★★★★★4Above average
Frequently asked questions
What is Merrick Medical Center's rating?
CMS has not published a star rating for Merrick Medical Center. This usually means there is not enough recent data.
How long is the ER wait at Merrick Medical Center?
Patients treated and sent home from the emergency department spent a median of 127 minutes there, from arrival to departure. The Nebraska median is 120 minutes.
Does Merrick Medical Center have an emergency room?
Yes. CMS lists it as providing emergency services.
Where is Merrick Medical Center and how do I contact it?
Merrick Medical Center is at 1715 26th St, Central City, NE 68826. Phone: (308) 946-3015.
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.