Nkc Health
Quality Measures vs National Average
Patient Safety
8 of 8 measures reportedMortality (Death Rates)
8 of 8 measures reportedReadmission Rates
9 of 11 measures reportedWhat This Means
- • Better = this hospital performs better than the national average on that measure
- • Same = no statistically significant difference from national average
- • Worse = this hospital performs worse than the national average
Source: CMS Hospital Compare. Data reflects the most recent reporting period.
Procedure Outcomes
| Procedure | Rate | Volume | vs National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hip & Knee Replacement | 2.9% | 206 | Avg |
| Heart Attack (AMI) | 12.7% | 153 | Avg |
| Heart Failure | 11.7% | 557 | Avg |
| Pneumonia | 14.7% | 793 | Avg |
| COPD | 8.4% | 182 | Avg |
| Stroke | 14% | 251 | Avg |
| Coronary Bypass (CABG) | 3.4% | 83 | Avg |
| Overall Mortality | 4.3% | 2,466 | Avg |
| Patient Safety (Composite) | 1.21% | — | Avg |
Lower rates indicate better outcomes. Volume reflects patient count during the reporting period. Source: CMS Complications and Deaths data.
Is Nkc Health a Good Hospital?
Nkc Health has a trust score of 69/100 and a 4-star CMS rating — above average quality. Located in North Kansas City, MO, it is an acute care hospital with emergency services and is designated birthing-friendly.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Nkc Health a good hospital?
Nkc Health is an acute care hospital in North Kansas City, MO with a 4/5 CMS star rating. Trust score: 69/100. It is rated above average.
Where is Nkc Health located?
Nkc Health is located at 2800 Clay Edwards Drive, North Kansas City, MO 64116. Phone: (816) 691-2000.
What is the star rating for Nkc Health?
Nkc Health has a 4/5 star rating from CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services). This rating is based on mortality, safety, readmission, patient experience, and timeliness measures.
Does Nkc Health have an emergency room?
Yes, Nkc Health provides emergency services.
What This Hospital Charges
| Procedure | Charges | Actual Paid | Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
SEPTICEMIA OR SEVERE SEPSIS WITHOUT MV >96 HOURS WITH MCC 320 patients/yr | $77,985 | $13,860 | 82% less |
HEART FAILURE AND SHOCK WITH MCC 260 patients/yr | $52,834 | $9,503 | 82% less |
RESPIRATORY INFECTIONS AND INFLAMMATIONS WITH MCC 202 patients/yr | $68,014 | $11,927 | 82% less |
SIMPLE PNEUMONIA AND PLEURISY WITH MCC 156 patients/yr | $50,893 | $9,577 | 81% less |
MAJOR HIP AND KNEE JOINT REPLACEMENT OR REATTACHMENT OF LOWER EXTREMITY WITHOUT 106 patients/yr | $62,831 | $13,418 | 79% less |
ESOPHAGITIS, GASTROENTERITIS AND MISCELLANEOUS DIGESTIVE DISORDERS WITHOUT MCC 99 patients/yr | $35,077 | $6,317 | 82% less |
KIDNEY AND URINARY TRACT INFECTIONS WITHOUT MCC 95 patients/yr | $31,375 | $6,284 | 80% less |
KIDNEY AND URINARY TRACT INFECTIONS WITH MCC 91 patients/yr | $44,700 | $8,375 | 81% less |
CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE WITH MCC 77 patients/yr | $52,884 | $8,338 | 84% less |
GASTROINTESTINAL HEMORRHAGE WITH CC 72 patients/yr | $48,374 | $7,607 | 84% less |
Charges = what the hospital bills. Actual Paid = what Medicare pays (the fair market rate). Source: CMS Medicare Inpatient Hospitals by Provider and Service (2024).
Quick Facts
- Type
- Acute Care Hospitals
- Ownership
- Government - Local
- County
- Clay
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Birthing Friendly
- Yes
- Facility ID
- 260096