CMS did not publish an overall star rating for this hospital; hospitals that report too few quality measures are not rated.
Source: CMS Care Compare, July 2026 releaseER figures are medians, not live waitsAbout the data
Visiting Ellinwood District Hospital
Ellinwood, KS 67526
County: Barton Directions Apple Maps Call (620) 564-2548
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Quick answers about Ellinwood District Hospital
How long is the ER wait at Ellinwood District Hospital?
CMS doesn't publish live wait times. Over the 12 months CMS reported, patients treated and sent home spent a median of 2 hr 6 min in the Ellinwood District Hospital emergency room (the average across Kansas hospitals is 2 hr 3 min). For tonight's wait, call (620) 564-2548. In an emergency, call 911.
What is the phone number for Ellinwood District Hospital?
The main phone number for Ellinwood District Hospital is (620) 564-2548, from Medicare's hospital records.
Call (620) 564-2548What is the address of Ellinwood District Hospital?
Ellinwood District Hospital is at 605 N Main Street, Ellinwood, KS 67526.
Directions (opens Google Maps)Does Ellinwood District Hospital have an emergency room?
Yes. Ellinwood District Hospital has an emergency department, according to Medicare data.
Quality and performance
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services · data as of July 2026
Patients treated and sent home from the emergency department at Ellinwood District Hospital spend a median of 2 hours 6 minutes there. That is about the same as the average across Kansas hospitals (2 hours 3 minutes).
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 Ellinwood District Hospital. For a medical emergency, call 911.
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Infections, complications and deaths
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services · compared with hospitals nationwide
Death rates within 30 days
| Patients treated for | This hospital | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Hospital-wide, all conditions | 4.6% | 3.9% |
Risk-adjusted rates. CMS has not published a statistical better/worse comparison for these death rates in the current release, so small differences from the U.S. rate may be chance.
"Better" or "worse" means CMS found the difference from the national benchmark statistically significant; most hospitals are "no different". Infection results compare the infections a hospital reported with the number predicted for a hospital of its size and type (a ratio below 1 means fewer than predicted). Death and complication rates are risk-adjusted for how sick patients were. Each death rate counts deaths within 30 days of a hospital stay, pooled over one to three years of Medicare patients depending on the measure. About the data.
What insurance does Ellinwood District Hospital accept?
Original Medicare: Medicare-certified, so it can bill Original Medicare (Medicare number 171301). Medicare Advantage plans have their own networks, which this section does not cover.
2027 Marketplace plans in Kansas that list this hospital
| Insurer | Plans in network | Network tier |
|---|---|---|
| Ambetter | 17 of 17 plans | Preferred |
| Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas | 9 of 9 plans | Preferred |
2027 plan year, individual Marketplace (ACA) plans only.Health insurance in Kansas
Plans that include this hospital: BlueCare EPO Expanded Bronze, BlueCare EPO Gold, BlueCare EPO Gold Plus, BlueCare EPO Silver Plus, BlueCare EPO Simple Expanded Bronze, BlueCare EPO Simple Silver HDHP Compare plans
What insurance does Ellinwood District Hospital accept?
In the 2027 HealthCare.gov Marketplace plan data (insurer network files loaded November 4, 2026), Ellinwood District Hospital is in network for 2 Marketplace insurers in Kansas: Ambetter (17 of 17 plans) and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas (9 of 9 plans). This covers Marketplace (ACA) plans only, not Medicare Advantage, Medicaid or employer plans. Networks differ from plan to plan and can change, so confirm with the insurer before you get care.
Does Ellinwood District Hospital take Medicare?
Ellinwood District Hospital is a Medicare-certified hospital (CMS Certification Number 171301), according to CMS hospital data. Medicare Advantage plans have their own networks, which this page does not cover; check with your plan before you get care.
Does Ellinwood District Hospital accept Ambetter?
Ellinwood District Hospital is in network for 17 of 17 plans that Ambetter sells on the Kansas Marketplace in 2027, according to Ambetter's network file loaded November 4, 2026. Networks differ from plan to plan and can change, so confirm with the insurer before you get care.
Does Ellinwood District Hospital accept Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas?
Ellinwood District Hospital is in network for 9 of 9 plans that Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas sells on the Kansas Marketplace in 2027, according to Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas's network file loaded November 4, 2026. Networks differ from plan to plan and can change, so confirm with the insurer before you get care.
Source: the insurers' 2027 machine-readable provider files listed in the CMS Marketplace public use files, loaded November 4, 2026, matched to hospitals by NPI from CMS Hospital Enrollments. How we match networks to hospitals Networks change; confirm with your insurer before you go.
Timely and effective care
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services · all patients unless noted · Oct 2024 – Sep 2025
| Measure | This hospital | U.S.* |
|---|---|---|
| Typical time in the ER before going homeMedian minutes from arrival to leaving, for ER patients sent home (not counting mental health patients or transfers). Lower is better. 288 patients. | 126 min | 162 min |
| Typical ER time for patients transferred to another facilityMedian minutes from arrival to leaving. Lower is better. 13 patients. | 254 min | 287 min |
| Health care workers vaccinated against fluHigher is better. 156 patients. | 56% | 78% |
| Blood clot prevention givenHigher is better. 83 patients. | 45% | 90%* |
CMS publishes these process-of-care measures without a better/worse verdict, so the U.S. figure is shown for context; small differences, or results based on few patients, may not mean much. *Median of all hospitals CMS reports, where CMS publishes no national figure. About the data.
Care after a stay at Ellinwood District Hospital
Medicare-certified providers near this hospital, with their CMS ratings. A hospital discharge planner can make the referral.
Skilled nursing facilities nearby
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- 23mi Sterling Village Sterling, KS · 45 beds Medicare overall 3 of 5 stars · Short-stay quality 2 of 5
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Source: CMS Care Compare. Distances are approximate.
Doctors at Ellinwood District Hospital
19 Medicare-enrolled doctors and other clinicians list this hospital as an affiliation, across 9 specialties.
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Size and finances
Medicare cost report · fiscal year ending Sep 2024
As reported by the hospital to CMS; not audited. Operating margin is income from patient care divided by net patient revenue and leaves out investment income and donations. Compare Kansas hospital finances.
Who owns Ellinwood District Hospital
Medicare enrollment and ownership records (PECOS)
Medicare lists the hospital's legal name as Great Plains of Ellinwood Inc, a non-profit organization.
40 doctors and other clinicians list Ellinwood District Hospital as a hospital affiliation in Medicare's clinician directory.
Organizations with 5% or more ownership (directly or through other companies), partnership interests or operational control, as the hospital reported them to Medicare. Records can lag behind recent sales. Individuals are not listed. Who owns America's hospitals.
Non-profit finances
IRS Form 990 · tax year ending Sep 2023 · Great Plains of Ellinwood Inc (EIN 48-1226976)
As filed with the IRS by Great Plains of Ellinwood Inc. Matched by name and address, so check the filing to confirm it's the right organization. See the full Form 990 filings · Non-profit hospital finances.
The area around Ellinwood District Hospital
HRSA shortage designations and BLS pay data
Primary care: Parts of Barton are federally designated health professional shortage areas (1 designation). Highest shortage score 14.
Mental health: Barton is a federally designated health professional shortage area. Highest shortage score 14.
Dental: Parts of Barton are federally designated health professional shortage areas (1 designation). Highest shortage score 10.
Nurse pay: registered nurses in Kansas earn a median $79,320 a year. Healthcare salaries in Kansas.
Shortage areas are designated by the Health Resources and Services Administration where there are too few primary care, mental health or dental providers for the population; scores run from 0 to 25 for primary and mental health care and 0 to 26 for dental care, higher meaning greater need. Kansas shortage areas
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Healthcare pay in Kansas
Registered nurses across Kansas (all employers) earned a median of $79,320 a year (BLS, May 2025).Registered Nurse (RN) salary in KansasNurse Practitioner salary in KansasRespiratory Therapist salary in KansasHealthcare salaries in Kansas
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