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Kit Carson County Memorial Hospital

Explore care at Kit Carson County Memorial Hospital in Burlington, CO, and compare its services, physicians, and hospital ratings on Healthgrades. Find the best healthcare options for your needs, all in one place.

82%

Patient Experience Rating

9% 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

4 ratings were as expected

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Hospital Quality

Clinical Ratings

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Complication Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionIn Hospital

Vaginal Delivery

In Hospital

As Expected

C-Section Delivery

In Hospital

As Expected

Mortality Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionMortality In-HospitalMortality within 30 days

Pneumonia

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

Worse than 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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80%

Patients who gave a rating of 9 or 10

5% higher than the national average

82%

Would definitely recommend

9% higher than the national average

Kit Carson County Memorial Hospital

National Average

Communication about medicines

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

100%50%0%72%65%

Discharge Information

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

100%50%0%87%88%

Communication with nurses

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

100%50%0%86%82%

Care Transition

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

100%50%0%60%54%

Responsiveness of hospital staff

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

100%50%0%82%71%

Communication with doctors

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

100%50%0%86%82%

Kit Carson County Memorial Hospital

National Average

Quietness

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

100%50%0%61%67%

Cleanliness

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

100%50%0%83%77%

Providers

Provider Reviews

Dr. Dolbeare is very kind and a great listener. He was very busy, but showed compassion and care during my visit. Appreciate a doctor who cares! Staff was great, too!

Apr 24 2025

Review for Dr. Dolbeare

Dr Benton is always thorough and explains everything so anyone can understand it. He has a wonderful personality and shows he cares about his patient.

Apr 15 2025

Review for Dr. Benton

Extra time spent explaining with X-rays; always the nicest gentleman!

Apr 10 2025

Review for Dr. Dolbeare

Dr. Dolbeare Is the kindest, sweetest doctor I’ve ever had! Always willing to listen and take his time with you!

Apr 10 2025

Review for Dr. Dolbeare

Dr. Barron is very responsive and willing to listen to my concerns. I highly recommend him if you’re in need of a rheumatologist.

Dixie Crites Apr 02 2025

Review for Dr. Barron

Location

Kit Carson County Memorial Hospital

286 16th St, Burlington CO 80807

CallDirections

(719) 346-5311

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Kit Carson County Memorial Hospital located?

Kit Carson County Memorial Hospital is located at 286 16th St, Burlington, CO 80807. Find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.

Has Kit Carson County Memorial Hospital won any recent awards from Healthgrades?

No, Kit Carson County Memorial Hospital has not won any awards in the past few years. Search for Hospitals on Healthgrades to find more.

Is Kit Carson County Memorial Hospital highly rated with patients?

82% patients recommend this hospital. See Healthgrades for detailed clinical ratings by specialty.

Does Kit Carson County Memorial Hospital score well in safety ratings?

Healthgrades tracks outcome ratings for 4 hospital services. View more details here.

How do I get in at Kit Carson County Memorial Hospital?

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How does Kit Carson County Memorial Hospital rank in terms of safety and outcomes?

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Contact Us

286 16th St

Burlington, CO 80807

Directions

(719) 346-5311