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Clay County Medical Center

Explore care at Clay County Medical Center in Clay Center, KS, and compare its services, physicians, and hospital ratings on Healthgrades. Find the best healthcare options for your needs, all in one place.

83%

Patient Experience Rating

10% higher than the national average

Safety Ratings

How well a hospital safeguards patients from potential complications

No events relating to foreign objects left in body during a surgery or procedure

5 ratings were as expected

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Hospital Quality

Clinical Ratings

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Mortality Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionMortality In-HospitalMortality within 30 days

Heart Failure

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Mortality Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionMortality In-HospitalMortality within 30 days

Sepsis

Mortality In-Hospital

Worse than Expected

Mortality within 30 days

Worse than Expected

Mortality Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionMortality In-HospitalMortality within 30 days

Pneumonia

Mortality In-Hospital

Worse than Expected

Mortality within 30 days

Worse than Expected

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Data Source

Patient Experience

Patient experience measures tell you how patients felt about the care they received at the hospital. These measures are based on the Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (HCAHPS) survey data from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).

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85%

Patients who gave a rating of 9 or 10

10% higher than the national average

83%

Would definitely recommend

10% higher than the national average

Clay County Medical Center

National Average

Care Transition

Percent of patients who said they understood their care needs when they left the hospital

100%50%0%58%54%

Responsiveness of hospital staff

Percent of patients who said they always received help quickly from hospital staff

100%50%0%71%71%

Communication with doctors

Percent of patients who said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

100%50%0%89%82%

Communication with nurses

Percent of patients who said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

100%50%0%87%82%

Communication about medicines

Percent of patients who said that staff always explained medicines before giving them to patients

100%50%0%65%65%

Discharge Information

Percent of patients who said they were given information about recovering at home

100%50%0%82%88%

Clay County Medical Center

National Average

Quietness

Percent of patients who said the area around their rooms was always kept quiet at night

100%50%0%77%67%

Cleanliness

Percent of patients who said their room and bathroom were always kept clean

100%50%0%89%77%

Providers

Provider Reviews

Short wait time, all staff courteous and caring. Dr Chase explains proposed care very well.

Jan 17 2025

Review for Dr. Chase

Dr. McAtee is very knowledgeable and I had an exceptional experience today.

Jan 16 2025

Review for Dr. McAtee

I’m visiting from out-of state & a prior hip injury flared up creating severe agonizing pain. I researched orthopedic providers & selected Dr McAtee. Wow, appt within 3 days! I was in & out within 45 minutes. Quickly escorted to an exam room, given a hilarious pair of athletic shorts to wear for hip...

Anne H Jan 04 2025

Review for Dr. McAtee

I found this doctor to be very condescending and flippant in his manner. Would absolutely NOT recommend him. He didn’t take any time to fully understand my concerns and offered the most invasive intervention immediately. I’m a well-educated individual and he clearly made a judgment based on his own...

Jan 02 2025

Review for Dr. Palmgren

Appointment was on time. Staff were friendly and helpful. I felt heard and understood. There was no pressure on what I should do, either injection or hip replacement.

Jan 02 2025

Review for Dr. McAtee

Location

Clay County Medical Center

617 Liberty St, Clay Center KS 67432

CallDirections

(785) 632-2144

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Clay County Medical Center located?

Clay County Medical Center is located at 617 Liberty St, Clay Center, KS 67432. Find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.

Has Clay County Medical Center won any recent awards from Healthgrades?

No, Clay County Medical Center has not won any awards in the past few years. Search for Hospitals on Healthgrades to find more.

Is Clay County Medical Center highly rated with patients?

83% patients recommend this hospital. See Healthgrades for detailed clinical ratings by specialty.

Does Clay County Medical Center score well in safety ratings?

Healthgrades tracks outcome ratings for 5 hospital services. View more details here.

How do I get in at Clay County Medical Center?

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How does Clay County Medical Center rank in terms of safety and outcomes?

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Contact Us

617 Liberty St

Clay Center, KS 67432

Directions

(785) 632-2144