University Of Ks Hlth System Great Bend Campus
Great Bend, KS · Barton County · Acute Care Hospitals · CMS 4 stars · April 2026
What is University Of Ks Hlth System Great Bend Campus's hospital quality rating?
As of April 2026, University Of Ks Hlth System Great Bend Campus in Great Bend, KS holds a CMS Overall Star Rating of 4 stars — the official rating published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Its Gera US Hospital Quality Index (GUHQI) is 86.4/100, in the "High performing" tier, derived from real CMS mortality, readmission, and HCAHPS data.
| CMS measure | Value | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Star Rating | 4 stars (of 5) | CMS official composite quality rating |
| Gera US Hospital Quality Index | 86.4 / 100 | High performing tier — see methodology |
| Hospital type | Acute Care Hospitals | |
| Ownership | Government - Hospital District or Authority | |
| Emergency services | Yes | |
| Mortality measures better than national | 0 | Statistically better than US average rate |
| Mortality measures worse than national | 0 | Statistically worse than US average rate |
| Readmission measures better than national | 0 | Statistically better than US average rate |
| Readmission measures worse than national | 0 | Statistically worse than US average rate |
| HCAHPS patient-experience measures | 15 | Number of measures reported (max 15) |
CMS Facility ID (CCN): 170191. View the full profile on CMS Hospital Care Compare. Ratings can be several months old — always check the latest detail before making any healthcare decision.
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Top hospital in Kansas by GUHQI
Nmc Health
Top 10 hospitals in Kansas by Gera US Hospital Quality Index (April 2026)
- 1.Nmc HealthNewton, KS96.1/1005 stars
- 2.Wichita Va Medical CenterWichita, KS95.5/1005 stars
- 3.University Of Kansas HospitalKansas City, KS89.4/1005 stars
- 4.Kansas Heart HospitalWichita, KS86.4/1004 stars
- 5.Rock Regional Hospital, LlcDerby, KS86.4/1004 stars
- 6.Saint Luke'S South HospitalOverland Park, KS86.4/1004 stars
- 7.University Of Ks Hlth System Great Bend CampusGreat Bend, KS86.4/1004 stars
- 86.4/1004 stars
- 9.Wesley Medical CenterWichita, KS86.4/1004 stars
- 10.Stormont Vail HospitalTopeka, KS83.9/1004 stars
Rankings use the Gera US Hospital Quality Index (GUHQI), a transparent 0–100 score derived from CMS Overall Star Ratings, mortality outcomes, readmission outcomes, and HCAHPS coverage. See the full formula. Only hospitals with an official CMS star rating (4 or 5 stars) are listed. Check the latest data on CMS Hospital Care Compare before making any healthcare decision.
Other top-rated hospitals in Kansas
- Nmc Health(Newton)GUHQI 96.1 · 5 stars
- Wichita Va Medical Center(Wichita)GUHQI 95.5 · 5 stars
- University Of Kansas Hospital(Kansas City)GUHQI 89.4 · 5 stars
- Kansas Heart Hospital(Wichita)GUHQI 86.4 · 4 stars
- Rock Regional Hospital, Llc(Derby)GUHQI 86.4 · 4 stars
Frequently asked questions
- What is University Of Ks Hlth System Great Bend Campus's CMS star rating?
- As of April 2026, University Of Ks Hlth System Great Bend Campus in Great Bend, KS holds a CMS Overall Star Rating of 4 stars — the official quality rating published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) on Hospital Care Compare.
- What is the Gera US Hospital Quality Index score for University Of Ks Hlth System Great Bend Campus?
- The Gera US Hospital Quality Index (GUHQI) for University Of Ks Hlth System Great Bend Campus is 86.4/100, placing it in the "High performing" tier. The GUHQI is a transparent composite of CMS star rating, mortality outcomes, readmission outcomes, and HCAHPS patient-experience coverage.
- How does University Of Ks Hlth System Great Bend Campus perform on mortality and readmission?
- Mortality and readmission comparison data for University Of Ks Hlth System Great Bend Campus is not separately reported in the CMS Hospital Care Compare April 2026 dataset.
- Is University Of Ks Hlth System Great Bend Campus a good hospital?
- University Of Ks Hlth System Great Bend Campus holds a CMS 4 stars — one of the highest ratings awarded by the U.S. government's official hospital comparison tool. Its Gera US Hospital Quality Index of 86.4/100 (High performing) reflects strong performance on multiple CMS quality measures. Always consult CMS Hospital Care Compare and your own clinician before making any healthcare decision.
- What does the CMS star rating measure?
- The CMS Overall Star Rating is a 1–5 summary of hospital quality across five groups of measures: mortality, safety of care, readmission, patient experience (HCAHPS), and timely & effective care. CMS computes it via a latent-variable methodology, weighting mortality and readmission most heavily.
- When was this data last updated?
- This page reflects CMS Hospital Care Compare data as of April 2026. CMS updates the dataset periodically. Gera re-dates these pages whenever a new CMS release is available. The current GUHQI computation used the CMS API snapshot downloaded on 19 June 2026.
Preparing for care at University Of Ks Hlth System Great Bend Campus?
University Of Ks Hlth System Great Bend Campus holds a CMS 4 stars and a Gera US Hospital Quality Index of 86.4/100 (High performing). A GeraClinic care navigator can help you interpret this data, prepare questions for your provider, and navigate your next step — with a clinician available online.
Contains public sector information published by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and licensed under the U.S. Public Domain (federal government work). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — Hospital Care Compare (Hospital General Information) (April 2026, published 28 April 2026).
Informational/educational only — not a substitute for professional medical advice; a clinician interprets results.