Critical access hospital in Seward, NE
Memorial Health Care Systems
300 North Columbia Ave, Seward, NE 68434 · (402) 643-2971
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
Memorial Health Care Systems at a glance
Memorial Health Care Systems is a non-profit critical access hospital in Seward, Nebraska (Seward County).
CMS gives it 3 out of 5 stars on its overall hospital star rating, worse than the Nebraska average of 3.5.
74% of surveyed patients said they would definitely recommend the hospital (national average 71.2%).
Emergency patients sent home typically spent 99 minutes in the ER, better than the Nebraska median of 120 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
- Voluntary Non-Profit - Private
- Emergency services
- Yes
- Birthing-friendly designation
- Yes
- County
- Seward County
- CMS Certification Number
- 281339
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 | 4 | 0 |
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Nebraska avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall hospital star rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 3.5 / 5 | 3.2 / 5 | Average |
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) | 81% | 78.6% | 71.7% | Better |
| Patients who would definitely recommend the hospital (higher is better) | 74% | 77.9% | 71.2% | Average |
| Completed patient surveys | 72 | 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) | 99 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) | 79% | 74.4% | 74.5% | Better |
Death rates (30-day)
| Measure | This facility | Nebraska avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Death rate for heart failure patients (lower is better) | 12.4% | 12.4% | 11.1% | Worse |
| Death rate for pneumonia patients (lower is better) | 13.2% | 16.8% | 15.3% | Better |
Readmissions (30-day)
| Measure | This facility | Nebraska avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readmission rate after heart failure (lower is better) | 21.8% | 21.2% | 21.4% | Average |
| Readmission rate after pneumonia (lower is better) | 17.9% | 17.3% | 17.3% | Average |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Memorial Health Care Systems's rating?
Memorial Health Care Systems has 3 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 Memorial Health Care Systems?
Patients treated and sent home from the emergency department spent a median of 99 minutes there, from arrival to departure. The Nebraska median is 120 minutes.
Does Memorial Health Care Systems have an emergency room?
Yes. CMS lists it as providing emergency services.
Where is Memorial Health Care Systems and how do I contact it?
Memorial Health Care Systems is at 300 North Columbia Ave, Seward, NE 68434. Phone: (402) 643-2971.
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.