Critical access hospital in Albion, NE
Boone County Health Center
P O Box 151, 723 West Fairview St, Albion, NE 68620 · (402) 395-2191
CMS overall hospital star rating
- Patient survey★★★★★5
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
Boone County Health Center at a glance
Boone County Health Center is a government critical access hospital in Albion, Nebraska (Boone County).
CMS gives it 4 out of 5 stars on its overall hospital star rating, better than the Nebraska average of 3.5.
94% of surveyed patients said they would definitely recommend the hospital (national average 71.2%).
Emergency patients sent home typically spent 111 minutes in the ER, better than the Nebraska median of 120 minutes.
Facility details
- Type
- Critical access hospital
- Ownership
- Government - Local
- Emergency services
- Yes
- Birthing-friendly designation
- Yes
- County
- Boone County
- CMS Certification Number
- 281334
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 | — | — | — |
| Readmissions | 0 | 6 | 0 |
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Nebraska avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall hospital star rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3.5 / 5 | 3.2 / 5 | Better |
Patient survey
| Measure | This facility | Nebraska avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patient survey summary rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 3.9 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Better |
| Patients who rated the hospital 9 or 10 out of 10 (higher is better) | 99% | 78.6% | 71.7% | Better |
| Patients who would definitely recommend the hospital (higher is better) | 94% | 77.9% | 71.2% | Better |
| Nurse communication (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 3.9 / 5 | 3.4 / 5 | Better |
| Doctor communication (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 3.8 / 5 | 3.1 / 5 | Better |
| Communication about medicines (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | 2.7 / 5 | Better |
| Discharge information (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 4 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Better |
| Cleanliness (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 3.8 / 5 | 3.4 / 5 | Better |
| Quietness at night (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 4.1 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Better |
| Completed patient surveys | 118 | 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) | 111 min | 120 min | 157 min | Better |
| Patients who left the ER before being seen (lower is better) | 0% | 0.4% | 1.7% | Better |
| Emergency department volume | low |
Timely care
| Measure | This facility | Nebraska avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Healthcare workers given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 56% | 74.4% | 74.5% | Worse |
Death rates (30-day)
| Measure | This facility | Nebraska avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Death rate for heart failure patients (lower is better) | 11.5% | 12.4% | 11.1% | Average |
| Death rate for pneumonia patients (lower is better) | 17.1% | 16.8% | 15.3% | Worse |
| Death rate for COPD patients (lower is better) | 8.1% | 9% | 8.6% | Better |
Readmissions (30-day)
| Measure | This facility | Nebraska avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readmission rate after heart failure (lower is better) | 21.1% | 21.2% | 21.4% | Average |
| Readmission rate after pneumonia (lower is better) | 17.6% | 17.3% | 17.3% | Average |
| Readmission rate after COPD (lower is better) | 20.3% | 19.8% | 19.9% | Average |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Boone County Health Center's rating?
Boone County Health Center has 4 out of 5 stars on the CMS overall hospital star rating. The average for Nebraska hospitals is 3.5 stars.
How long is the ER wait at Boone County Health Center?
Patients treated and sent home from the emergency department spent a median of 111 minutes there, from arrival to departure. The Nebraska median is 120 minutes.
Does Boone County Health Center have an emergency room?
Yes. CMS lists it as providing emergency services.
Where is Boone County Health Center and how do I contact it?
Boone County Health Center is at P O Box 151, 723 West Fairview St, Albion, NE 68620. Phone: (402) 395-2191.
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.