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.
Quick Facts
- Type
- Acute Care Hospitals
- Ownership
- Government - Local
- County
- Seward
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Birthing Friendly
- Yes
- Facility ID
- 170068