Medicine Lodge Memorial Hospital in Medicine Lodge, KS
Also known as MLMH
In a medical emergency, call 911. This page is for information only.
About Medicine Lodge Memorial Hospital
Medicine Lodge Memorial Hospital is a critical access hospital in Medicine Lodge, Barber County, Kansas. It reports its ownership to Medicare as public (hospital district or authority). 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 Kiowa District Hospital, about 20 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
- Clostridioides difficile (C. diff) infectionsNo different · SIR 0.00
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.
Map
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Medicine Lodge Memorial Hospital located?
Medicine Lodge Memorial Hospital is at 710 N Walnut Street, Medicine Lodge, KS 67104 in Barber County.
Does Medicine Lodge Memorial Hospital have an emergency room?
Yes. Medicine Lodge Memorial Hospital reports emergency services to Medicare, and patients spent a median of 80 minutes in its emergency department before leaving. In a life-threatening emergency, call 911.
What is the CMS star rating of Medicine Lodge Memorial Hospital?
Medicine Lodge Memorial 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 Medicine Lodge Memorial Hospital a trauma center?
We have no trauma center designation on record for Medicine Lodge Memorial 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 Medicine Lodge Memorial Hospital?
The main phone number on record with Medicare is (620) 886-3771.
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