Mercy Hospital Columbus in Columbus, KS
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About Mercy Hospital Columbus
Mercy Hospital Columbus is a critical access hospital in Columbus, Cherokee County, Kansas. It reports its ownership to Medicare as nonprofit (church-affiliated). It provides emergency services. It does not currently have a CMS Overall Star Rating, which usually means it reports too few measures to be rated. It has 25 licensed beds, according to state license data via HIFLD. The nearest other listed hospital is Mercy Specialty Hospital Southeast Kansas, about 14 mi away.
Emergency room times
Lower times are better. Reporting period ending September 2025. Source: CMS Timely and Effective Care. What these numbers mean.
Map
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Nearby hospitals
- Mercy Specialty Hospital Southeast Kansas1619 K 66, Galena, KSAcute care hospital14 mi
- Mercy Hospital Pittsburg, Inc1 Mt Carmel Way, Pittsburg, KS · Emergency roomAcute care hospital17 mi
- Landmark Hospital of Joplin, LLC2040 W 32nd Street, Joplin, MOLong-term care hospital19 mi
- Freeman Health System - Freeman West1102 West 32nd Street, Joplin, MO · Level II traumaAcute care hospital19 mi
- Freeman Hospital East932 East 34th Street, Joplin, MOHospital20 mi
- Mercy Hospital Joplin100 Mercy Way, Joplin, MO · Level II traumaAcute care hospital21 mi
- Integris Miami Hospital200 Second Avenue Southwest, Miami, OK · Level IV traumaAcute care hospital21 mi
- Girard Medical Center302 North Hospital Drive, Girard, KS · Level IV traumaCritical access hospital24 mi
Frequently asked questions
Where is Mercy Hospital Columbus located?
Mercy Hospital Columbus is at 220 N Pennsylvania Avenue, Columbus, KS 66725 in Cherokee County.
Does Mercy Hospital Columbus have an emergency room?
Yes. Mercy Hospital Columbus reports emergency services to Medicare, and patients spent a median of 87 minutes in its emergency department before leaving. In a life-threatening emergency, call 911.
What is the CMS star rating of Mercy Hospital Columbus?
Mercy Hospital Columbus does not have a current CMS Overall Star Rating. CMS only rates hospitals that report enough measures; critical access, psychiatric, VA and many small hospitals are often unrated, which says nothing about their quality.
Is Mercy Hospital Columbus a trauma center?
We have no trauma center designation on record for Mercy Hospital Columbus. Hospitals without one still treat injuries in their emergency department and transfer patients who need a trauma center. Check the Kansas trauma program for the current list.
What is the phone number of Mercy Hospital Columbus?
The main phone number on record with Medicare is (620) 429-2545.
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