Southwest Medical Center
Quality Measures vs National Average
Patient Safety
4 of 8 measures reportedMortality (Death Rates)
4 of 8 measures reportedReadmission Rates
7 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 | 6.5% | 61 | Worse |
| Heart Failure | 13.2% | 68 | Avg |
| Pneumonia | 19.3% | 132 | Avg |
| COPD | 7.5% | 39 | Avg |
| Overall Mortality | 4.6% | 309 | Avg |
| Patient Safety (Composite) | 1.18% | — | Avg |
Lower rates indicate better outcomes. Volume reflects patient count during the reporting period. Source: CMS Complications and Deaths data.
Is Southwest Medical Center a Good Hospital?
Southwest Medical Center has a trust score of 42/100 and a 1-star CMS rating. Located in Liberal, KS, it is an acute care hospital with emergency services and is designated birthing-friendly.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Southwest Medical Center a good hospital?
Southwest Medical Center is an acute care hospital in Liberal, KS with a 1/5 CMS star rating. Trust score: 42/100.
Where is Southwest Medical Center located?
Southwest Medical Center is located at 315 West 15Th Street, Liberal, KS 67901. Phone: (620) 624-1651.
What is the star rating for Southwest Medical Center?
Southwest Medical Center has a 1/5 star rating from CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services). This rating is based on mortality, safety, readmission, patient experience, and timeliness measures.
Does Southwest Medical Center have an emergency room?
Yes, Southwest Medical Center provides emergency services.
What This Hospital Charges
| Procedure | Charges | Actual Paid | Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
SEPTICEMIA OR SEVERE SEPSIS WITHOUT MV >96 HOURS WITH MCC 60 patients/yr | $43,788 | $19,444 | 56% less |
MAJOR HIP AND KNEE JOINT REPLACEMENT OR REATTACHMENT OF LOWER EXTREMITY WITHOUT 34 patients/yr | $66,237 | $18,938 | 71% less |
SIMPLE PNEUMONIA AND PLEURISY WITH MCC 29 patients/yr | $44,001 | $12,971 | 71% less |
HEART FAILURE AND SHOCK WITH MCC 26 patients/yr | $30,317 | $12,620 | 58% less |
PULMONARY EDEMA AND RESPIRATORY FAILURE 21 patients/yr | $53,295 | $12,071 | 77% less |
SEPTICEMIA OR SEVERE SEPSIS WITHOUT MV >96 HOURS WITHOUT MCC 21 patients/yr | $25,050 | $10,760 | 57% less |
RESPIRATORY INFECTIONS AND INFLAMMATIONS WITH MCC 17 patients/yr | $41,826 | $16,650 | 60% less |
RENAL FAILURE WITH CC 12 patients/yr | $22,509 | $9,335 | 59% less |
MAJOR JOINT OR LIMB REATTACHMENT PROCEDURES OF UPPER EXTREMITIES 11 patients/yr | $72,914 | $24,622 | 66% 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
- Seward
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Birthing Friendly
- Yes
- Facility ID
- 170068