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Southwest Medical Center

Poor1-Star CMS Rating

315 WEST 15TH STREET, Liberal, KS 67901

24/7 Emergency
Birthing Friendly

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315 WEST 15TH STREET
Liberal, KS 67901

About Southwest Medical Center

Hospital overview and services

Southwest Medical Center is a government-operated acute care hospital in Liberal, KS, serving Seward County and the surrounding Liberal community. As a government-operated facility, it is accountable to the public and typically serves as a safety-net provider for the community.

The facility provides 24/7 emergency services, birthing-friendly designation for maternity care. Patients experiencing a medical emergency in Liberal can seek immediate care at Southwest Medical Center's emergency department.

CMS has assigned this hospital a 1-star quality rating. Patients are encouraged to review the detailed quality measures below when evaluating care options. Southwest Medical Center has 20 affiliated physicians across various medical specialties, providing comprehensive healthcare services to patients in the Liberal area.

When choosing a hospital in Liberal, KS, consider factors including quality ratings, available specialties, emergency capabilities, and whether the facility accepts your insurance plan. You can review Southwest Medical Center's detailed quality scores, safety record, and affiliated doctors on this page.

At a Glance

Overall Rating1/5 Stars
Hospital TypeAcute Care Hospitals
OwnershipGovernment - Local
EmergencyAvailable 24/7
Birthing FriendlyYes
EHR CertifiedNot Certified
CountySeward
Affiliated Doctors20

Quality & Safety

CMS quality performance measures

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Poor

CMS Overall Hospital Rating

Southwest Medical Center has received a 1-star overall quality rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). CMS evaluates hospitals across safety, mortality, readmission, patient experience, and timeliness. Patients in Liberal, KS may wish to discuss quality measures directly with the facility when considering care options.

Average

Mortality

Southwest Medical Center performs at about the national average for mortality outcomes, consistent with most hospitals across the country.

Below Average

Patient Safety

Southwest Medical Center performs below the national average for patient safety measures. Patients may want to discuss these outcomes with their care team.

Below Average

Readmission

Southwest Medical Center performs below the national average for readmission rates. Patients may want to discuss these outcomes with their care team.

Source: CMS Hospital Compare Data

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Frequently Asked Questions

About Southwest Medical Center

What is the CMS rating for Southwest Medical Center?

Southwest Medical Center has a 1-star overall quality rating from CMS, which evaluates hospitals across mortality, safety, readmission, patient experience, and timely care.

Does Southwest Medical Center have emergency services?

Yes, Southwest Medical Center provides 24/7 emergency services.

What type of hospital is Southwest Medical Center?

Southwest Medical Center is classified as an acute care hospitals facility, operated under government - local ownership.

How many doctors practice at Southwest Medical Center?

20 physicians are affiliated with Southwest Medical Center. View the full list above to find doctors by specialty.

Data source: CMS Hospital Compare ·