What is the emergency room wait time at Citizens Medical Center?

Patients spend a median of 168 minutes (2 hours 48 minutes) in the emergency department at Citizens Medical Center, according to CMS. This is a median over a past 12-month reporting period, not a live figure.

Does Citizens Medical Center have an emergency room?

Citizens Medical Center provides emergency services.

What is the CMS star rating for Citizens Medical Center?

Citizens Medical Center has an overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.

Where is Citizens Medical Center located?

Citizens Medical Center is at 100 E College Drive, Colby, KS 67701.

What is the phone number for Citizens Medical Center?

The phone number for Citizens Medical Center is (785) 462-7511.

Citizens Medical Center

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(785) 462-7511

CountyTHOMAS
Emergency CapableYes

Quality and performance

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services · data as of July 2026

Patients spend an average of 2 hours 48 minutes in the emergency department at Citizens Medical Center. That is 44 minutes longer than the Kansas average of 2 hours 4 minutes.

CMS rating ★★★★★ 3/5

Left before seen 0%

ER volume low

Type Critical Access

Ownership Non-profit

Maternity Birthing-friendly

Source: CMS Hospital General Information and Timely & Effective Care. Wait times are a median over a past 12-month reporting period, not live data. Not affiliated with CMS or with Citizens Medical Center. For a medical emergency, call 911.

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Citizens Medical Center Address 100 E College Drive
Colby, KS 67701

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