Kearny County Hospital in Lakin, KS
Also known as KCH
In a medical emergency, call 911. This page is for information only.
About Kearny County Hospital
Kearny County Hospital is a critical access hospital in Lakin, Kearny County, Kansas. It reports its ownership to Medicare as public (local government). 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. It meets the CMS Birthing-Friendly designation criteria for maternity care. The nearest other listed hospital is St. Catherine Hospital - Garden City, about 21 mi away.
Quality ratings
How this hospital compares with the national rate on each measure group:
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Hospital General Information. How star ratings work.
Emergency room times
Lower times are better. Reporting period ending September 2025. Source: CMS Timely and Effective Care. What these numbers mean.
Infections and sepsis care
- Catheter-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTI)No different · SIR 0.85
SIR is the standardized infection ratio: below 1 means fewer infections than predicted for a hospital like this one. Period ending September 2025. Source: CMS Healthcare-Associated Infections and Timely and Effective Care.
What patients say
- Would definitely recommend85%
- Rated the hospital 9 or 1066%
- Completed surveys37
Survey period ending September 2025. Source: CMS HCAHPS Patient Survey.
Map
37.94603, -101.25201
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Kearny County Hospital located?
Kearny County Hospital is at 500 East Thorpe Street, Lakin, KS 67860 in Kearny County.
Does Kearny County Hospital have an emergency room?
Yes. Kearny County Hospital reports emergency services to Medicare, and patients spent a median of 132 minutes in its emergency department before leaving. In a life-threatening emergency, call 911.
What is the CMS star rating of Kearny County Hospital?
Kearny County Hospital 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 Kearny County Hospital a trauma center?
We have no trauma center designation on record for Kearny County Hospital. 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 Kearny County Hospital?
The main phone number on record with Medicare is (620) 355-7111.
Would patients recommend Kearny County Hospital?
In the most recent HCAHPS patient survey (37 completed surveys), 85% of patients said they would definitely recommend the hospital, and 66% rated it 9 or 10 out of 10.
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