Niobrara Valley Hospital in Lynch, NE
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About Niobrara Valley Hospital
Niobrara Valley Hospital is a critical access hospital in Lynch, Boyd County, Nebraska. 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 15 licensed beds, according to state license data via HIFLD. The nearest other listed hospital is Wagner Community Memorial Hospital - Cah, about 20 mi away.
Emergency room times
Lower times are better. Reporting period ending September 2025. Source: CMS Timely and Effective Care. What these numbers mean.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Niobrara Valley Hospital located?
Niobrara Valley Hospital is at P O Box 118, 401 South 5th Street, Lynch, NE 68746 in Boyd County.
Does Niobrara Valley Hospital have an emergency room?
Yes. Niobrara Valley Hospital reports emergency services to Medicare, and patients spent a median of 88 minutes in its emergency department before leaving. In a life-threatening emergency, call 911.
What is the CMS star rating of Niobrara Valley Hospital?
Niobrara Valley 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 Niobrara Valley Hospital a trauma center?
We have no trauma center designation on record for Niobrara Valley Hospital. 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 Niobrara Valley Hospital?
The main phone number on record with Medicare is (402) 569-2451.
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