Kearney County Health Services Hospital in Minden, NE
Also known as Kearney County Community Hospital
In a medical emergency, call 911. This page is for information only.
About Kearney County Health Services Hospital
Kearney County Health Services Hospital is a critical access hospital in Minden, Kearney 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 10 licensed beds, according to state license data via HIFLD. The nearest other listed hospital is Kearney Regional Medical Center, about 16 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 recommend93%
- Rated the hospital 9 or 1092%
- Completed surveys37
Survey period ending September 2025. Source: CMS HCAHPS Patient Survey.
Map
40.49570, -98.94334
Nearby hospitals
- Kearney Regional Medical Center804 22nd Avenue, Kearney, NE · Emergency roomAcute care hospital16 mi
- CHI Health Good SamaritanP O Box 1990, 10 East 31st St, Kearney, NE · Emergency roomAcute care hospital16 mi
- Phelps Memorial Health Center1215 Tibbals St, Holdrege, NE · Level IV traumaCritical access hospital23 mi
Frequently asked questions
Where is Kearney County Health Services Hospital located?
Kearney County Health Services Hospital is at 727 East 1st St, Minden, NE 68959 in Kearney County.
Does Kearney County Health Services Hospital have an emergency room?
Yes. Kearney County Health Services Hospital reports emergency services to Medicare, and patients spent a median of 125 minutes in its emergency department before leaving. In a life-threatening emergency, call 911.
What is the CMS star rating of Kearney County Health Services Hospital?
Kearney County Health Services 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 Kearney County Health Services Hospital a trauma center?
We have no trauma center designation on record for Kearney County Health Services 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 Kearney County Health Services Hospital?
The main phone number on record with Medicare is (308) 832-3400.
Would patients recommend Kearney County Health Services Hospital?
In the most recent HCAHPS patient survey (37 completed surveys), 93% of patients said they would definitely recommend the hospital, and 92% rated it 9 or 10 out of 10.
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