Critical access hospital in Benkelman, NE
Dundy County Hospital
P O Box 626, 1313 North Cheyenne St, Benkelman, NE 69021 · (308) 423-2204
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
Dundy County Hospital at a glance
Dundy County Hospital is a government critical access hospital in Benkelman, Nebraska (Dundy County).
CMS has not published a overall hospital star rating for this hospital, usually because it has too little recent data.
93% of surveyed patients said they would definitely recommend the hospital (national average 71.2%).
Emergency patients sent home typically spent 156 minutes in the ER, worse than the Nebraska median of 120 minutes.
Facility details
- Type
- Critical access hospital
- Ownership
- Government - Local
- Emergency services
- Yes
- County
- Dundy County
- CMS Certification Number
- 281340
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 | 2 | 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) | 81% | 78.6% | 71.7% | Better |
| Patients who would definitely recommend the hospital (higher is better) | 93% | 77.9% | 71.2% | Better |
| Completed patient surveys | 25 | 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) | 156 min | 120 min | 157 min | Average |
| 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) | 67% | 74.4% | 74.5% | Worse |
Death rates (30-day)
| Measure | This facility | Nebraska avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Death rate for pneumonia patients (lower is better) | 18.7% | 16.8% | 15.3% | Worse |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Dundy County Hospital's rating?
CMS has not published a star rating for Dundy County Hospital. This usually means there is not enough recent data.
How long is the ER wait at Dundy County Hospital?
Patients treated and sent home from the emergency department spent a median of 156 minutes there, from arrival to departure. The Nebraska median is 120 minutes.
Does Dundy County Hospital have an emergency room?
Yes. CMS lists it as providing emergency services.
Where is Dundy County Hospital and how do I contact it?
Dundy County Hospital is at P O Box 626, 1313 North Cheyenne St, Benkelman, NE 69021. Phone: (308) 423-2204.
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.