Bluffton Hospital in Bluffton, OH
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About Bluffton Hospital
Bluffton Hospital is a critical access hospital in Bluffton, Allen County, Ohio. 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 25 licensed beds, according to state license data via HIFLD. The nearest other listed hospital is Lima Memorial Health System, about 14 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
40.88757, -83.89802
Nearby hospitals
- Lima Memorial Health System1001 Bellefontaine Avenue, Lima, OH · Level II traumaAcute care hospital14 mi
- Kindred Hospital Lima730 W Market St, Lima, OHLong-term care hospital15 mi
- Mercy Health St Ritas Medical Center730 West Market Street, Lima, OH · Level II traumaAcute care hospital15 mi
- Blanchard Valley Hospital1900 South Main Street, Findlay, OH · Level III traumaAcute care hospital16 mi
- Institute for Orthopaedic Surgery801 Medical Drive, Suite B, Lima, OHAcute care hospital16 mi
- Hardin Memorial Hospital921 East Franklin Street, Kenton, OH · Emergency roomCritical access hospital23 mi
Frequently asked questions
Where is Bluffton Hospital located?
Bluffton Hospital is at 139 Garau Street, Bluffton, OH 45817 in Allen County.
Does Bluffton Hospital have an emergency room?
Yes. Bluffton Hospital reports emergency services to Medicare, and patients spent a median of 128 minutes in its emergency department before leaving. In a life-threatening emergency, call 911.
What is the CMS star rating of Bluffton Hospital?
Bluffton 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 Bluffton Hospital a trauma center?
We have no trauma center designation on record for Bluffton Hospital. Hospitals without one still treat injuries in their emergency department and transfer patients who need a trauma center. Check the Ohio trauma program for the current list.
What is the phone number of Bluffton Hospital?
The main phone number on record with Medicare is (419) 358-9010.
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