Trego County Lemke Memorial Hospital in WaKeeney, KS
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About Trego County Lemke Memorial Hospital
Trego County Lemke Memorial Hospital is a critical access hospital in WaKeeney, Trego 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. The nearest other listed hospital is Gove County Medical Center, 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.
Map
39.02697, -99.87156
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Trego County Lemke Memorial Hospital located?
Trego County Lemke Memorial Hospital is at 320 N Thirteenth St, WaKeeney, KS 67672 in Trego County.
Does Trego County Lemke Memorial Hospital have an emergency room?
Yes. Trego County Lemke Memorial Hospital reports emergency services to Medicare, and patients spent a median of 121 minutes in its emergency department before leaving. In a life-threatening emergency, call 911.
What is the CMS star rating of Trego County Lemke Memorial Hospital?
Trego County Lemke 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 Trego County Lemke Memorial Hospital a trauma center?
We have no trauma center designation on record for Trego County Lemke 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 Trego County Lemke Memorial Hospital?
The main phone number on record with Medicare is (785) 743-2182.
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