Decatur Health in Oberlin, KS
Also known as Decatur County Hospital
In a medical emergency, call 911. This page is for information only.
About Decatur Health
Decatur Health is a critical access hospital in Oberlin, Decatur County, Kansas. It reports its ownership to Medicare as nonprofit (private). 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 18 licensed beds, according to state license data via HIFLD.
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.
What patients say
- Would definitely recommend77%
- Rated the hospital 9 or 1083%
- Completed surveys25
Survey period ending September 2025. Source: CMS HCAHPS Patient Survey.
Map
39.81613, -100.53783
Frequently asked questions
Where is Decatur Health located?
Decatur Health is at 810 W Columbia Street, Oberlin, KS 67749 in Decatur County.
Does Decatur Health have an emergency room?
Yes. Decatur Health reports emergency services to Medicare, and patients spent a median of 116 minutes in its emergency department before leaving. In a life-threatening emergency, call 911.
What is the CMS star rating of Decatur Health?
Decatur Health 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 Decatur Health a trauma center?
We have no trauma center designation on record for Decatur Health. 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 Decatur Health?
The main phone number on record with Medicare is (785) 475-2208.
Would patients recommend Decatur Health?
In the most recent HCAHPS patient survey (25 completed surveys), 77% of patients said they would definitely recommend the hospital, and 83% rated it 9 or 10 out of 10.
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