Butler County Health in David City, NE
Also known as Butler County Health Care Center
In a medical emergency, call 911. This page is for information only.
About Butler County Health
Butler County Health is a critical access hospital in David City, Butler County, Nebraska. 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 20 licensed beds, according to state license data via HIFLD. It meets the CMS Birthing-Friendly designation criteria for maternity care. The nearest other listed hospital is CHI Health Schuyler, about 15 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.
What patients say
- Would definitely recommend80%
- Rated the hospital 9 or 1079%
- Completed surveys84
Survey period ending September 2025. Source: CMS HCAHPS Patient Survey.
Map
41.24681, -97.12295
Nearby hospitals
- CHI Health Schuyler104 West 17th St, Schuyler, NE · Emergency roomCritical access hospital15 mi
- Columbus Community Hospital, Inc4600 38th St, Columbus, NE · Level III traumaAcute care hospital20 mi
- Annie Jeffrey Memorial County Health CenterP O Box 428, 531 Beebe St, Osceola, NE · Level IV traumaCritical access hospital23 mi
- Memorial Health Care Systems300 North Columbia Ave, Seward, NE · Emergency roomCritical access hospital23 mi
Frequently asked questions
Where is Butler County Health located?
Butler County Health is at 372 South 9th Street, David City, NE 68632 in Butler County.
Does Butler County Health have an emergency room?
Yes. Butler County Health reports emergency services to Medicare, and patients spent a median of 98 minutes in its emergency department before leaving. In a life-threatening emergency, call 911.
What is the CMS star rating of Butler County Health?
Butler County 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 Butler County Health a trauma center?
We have no trauma center designation on record for Butler County Health. Hospitals without one still treat injuries in their emergency department and transfer patients who need a trauma center. Check the Nebraska trauma program for the current list.
What is the phone number of Butler County Health?
The main phone number on record with Medicare is (402) 367-1388.
Would patients recommend Butler County Health?
In the most recent HCAHPS patient survey (84 completed surveys), 80% of patients said they would definitely recommend the hospital, and 79% rated it 9 or 10 out of 10.
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