Ness County Hospital District #2 in Ness City, KS
Also known as Ness County Hospital, NCH
In a medical emergency, call 911. This page is for information only.
About Ness County Hospital District #2
Ness County Hospital District #2 is a critical access hospital in Ness City, Ness 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 Grisell Memorial Hospital, about 12 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.
Map
38.45809, -99.90163
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Ness County Hospital District #2 located?
Ness County Hospital District #2 is at 312 Custer Street, Ness City, KS 67560 in Ness County.
Does Ness County Hospital District #2 have an emergency room?
Yes. Ness County Hospital District #2 reports emergency services to Medicare, and patients spent a median of 100 minutes in its emergency department before leaving. In a life-threatening emergency, call 911.
What is the CMS star rating of Ness County Hospital District #2?
Ness County Hospital District #2 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 Ness County Hospital District #2 a trauma center?
We have no trauma center designation on record for Ness County Hospital District #2. 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 Ness County Hospital District #2?
The main phone number on record with Medicare is (785) 798-2291.
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