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University of Ks Hlth System Great Bend Campus in Great Bend, KS

Also known as University of Kansas Health System - Great Bend Campus

Directions (620) 792-8830 kansashealthsystem.com

In a medical emergency, call 911. This page is for information only.

Overview

About University of Ks Hlth System Great Bend Campus

University of Ks Hlth System Great Bend Campus is an acute care hospital in Great Bend, Barton County, Kansas. It reports its ownership to Medicare as public (hospital district or authority). It provides emergency services. Its CMS Overall Hospital Quality Star Rating is 4 out of 5. It has 33 licensed beds, according to state license data via HIFLD. It meets the CMS Birthing-Friendly designation criteria for maternity care. The nearest other listed hospital is Ellinwood District Hospital, about 11 mi away.

CMS Care Compare

Quality ratings

4
Overall Hospital Quality Star Rating, out of 5

How this hospital compares with the national rate on each measure group:

Mortality
4 no different
Deaths within 30 days for conditions such as heart attack, heart failure, pneumonia and stroke.
Safety of care
2 no different
Infections and complications acquired in the hospital.
Readmission
6 no different
Unplanned returns to the hospital after discharge.

Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Hospital General Information. How star ratings work.

Emergency department

Emergency room times

107 min
Median time in the ER before leaving (OP-18b)
0.0%
Left before being seen (OP-22)
low
Emergency department volume

Lower times are better. Reporting period ending September 2025. Source: CMS Timely and Effective Care. What these numbers mean.

Safety of care

Infections and sepsis care

87% of patients with severe sepsis or septic shock received all the recommended early care steps (SEP-1). Higher is better.

SIR is the standardized infection ratio: below 1 means fewer infections than predicted for a hospital like this one. Source: CMS Healthcare-Associated Infections and Timely and Effective Care.

HCAHPS survey

What patients say

  • Patient survey star rating
  • Would definitely recommend64%
  • Rated the hospital 9 or 1064%
  • Completed surveys177

Survey period ending September 2025. Source: CMS HCAHPS Patient Survey.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is University of Ks Hlth System Great Bend Campus located?

University of Ks Hlth System Great Bend Campus is at 514 Cleveland Street, Great Bend, KS 67530 in Barton County.

Does University of Ks Hlth System Great Bend Campus have an emergency room?

Yes. University of Ks Hlth System Great Bend Campus reports emergency services to Medicare, and patients spent a median of 107 minutes in its emergency department before leaving. In a life-threatening emergency, call 911.

What is the CMS star rating of University of Ks Hlth System Great Bend Campus?

University of Ks Hlth System Great Bend Campus has a CMS Overall Hospital Quality Star Rating of 4 out of 5. The rating combines measures of mortality, safety of care, readmission, patient experience and timely and effective care, compared with hospitals nationwide.

Is University of Ks Hlth System Great Bend Campus a trauma center?

We have no trauma center designation on record for University of Ks Hlth System Great Bend Campus. 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 University of Ks Hlth System Great Bend Campus?

The main phone number on record with Medicare is (620) 792-8830.

Would patients recommend University of Ks Hlth System Great Bend Campus?

In the most recent HCAHPS patient survey (177 completed surveys), 64% of patients said they would definitely recommend the hospital, and 64% rated it 9 or 10 out of 10.

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