Cox Barton County Hospital in Lamar, MO
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About Cox Barton County Hospital
Cox Barton County Hospital is a critical access hospital in Lamar, Barton County, Missouri. 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 Nevada Regional Medical Center, about 23 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.
What patients say
- Patient survey star rating
- Would definitely recommend86%
- Rated the hospital 9 or 1090%
- Completed surveys126
Survey period ending September 2025. Source: CMS HCAHPS Patient Survey.
Map
37.50461, -94.29969
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Cox Barton County Hospital located?
Cox Barton County Hospital is at 29 NW 1st Lane, Lamar, MO 64759 in Barton County.
Does Cox Barton County Hospital have an emergency room?
Yes. Cox Barton County Hospital reports emergency services to Medicare, and patients spent a median of 91 minutes in its emergency department before leaving. In a life-threatening emergency, call 911.
What is the CMS star rating of Cox Barton County Hospital?
Cox Barton 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 Cox Barton County Hospital a trauma center?
We have no trauma center designation on record for Cox Barton County Hospital. Hospitals without one still treat injuries in their emergency department and transfer patients who need a trauma center. Check the Missouri trauma program for the current list.
What is the phone number of Cox Barton County Hospital?
The main phone number on record with Medicare is (417) 682-6081.
Would patients recommend Cox Barton County Hospital?
In the most recent HCAHPS patient survey (126 completed surveys), 86% of patients said they would definitely recommend the hospital, and 90% rated it 9 or 10 out of 10.
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