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 Graham County Hospital
- Photo ID and your insurance, Medicare or Medicaid card
- A list of your medicines, doses and allergies
- Your doctor's name and phone number
- A phone charger
Official links: Website for Graham County Hospital (opens the hospital's site)
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Quick answers about Graham County Hospital
How long is the ER wait at Graham County 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 24 min in the Graham County Hospital emergency room (the average across Kansas hospitals is 2 hr 3 min). 0% of ER patients left before being seen. For tonight's wait, check the hospital's website (opens the hospital's own site) or call (785) 421-2121. In an emergency, call 911.
What is the phone number for Graham County Hospital?
The main phone number for Graham County Hospital is (785) 421-2121, from Medicare's hospital records.
Call (785) 421-2121What is the address of Graham County Hospital?
Graham County Hospital is at 304 W Prout St, Hill City, KS 67642.
Directions (opens Google Maps)Does Graham County Hospital have an emergency room?
Yes. Graham County 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 Graham County Hospital spend a median of 2 hours 24 minutes there. That is 21 minutes longer than 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 Graham County Hospital. For a medical emergency, call 911.
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What patients say
CMS patient survey (HCAHPS) · 30 completed surveys · patients discharged Oct 2024 – Sep 2025
86% would definitely recommend it (U.S. average 71%). 85% rated it 9 or 10 out of 10.
The patient survey (HCAHPS) asks a random sample of adult patients about their recent hospital stay. CMS adjusts the results for the mix of patients and how the survey was done, so hospitals can be compared fairly. CMS gives a star rating only to hospitals with at least 100 completed surveys, so this hospital has answer percentages but no stars. These results come from fewer than 100 completed surveys, so CMS advises using them with caution. About the data.
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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. |
|---|---|---|
| Pneumonia patients | 17.2% | 15.2% |
| 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 Graham County Hospital accept?
Original Medicare: Medicare-certified, so it can bill Original Medicare (Medicare number 171325). 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 |
| UnitedHealthcare | 16 of 16 plans | Non-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 Graham County Hospital accept?
In the 2027 HealthCare.gov Marketplace plan data (insurer network files loaded November 4, 2026), Graham County Hospital is in network for 3 Marketplace insurers in Kansas: Ambetter (17 of 17 plans), UnitedHealthcare (16 of 16 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 Graham County Hospital take Medicare?
Graham County Hospital is a Medicare-certified hospital (CMS Certification Number 171325), 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 Graham County Hospital accept Ambetter?
Graham County 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 Graham County Hospital accept UnitedHealthcare?
Graham County Hospital is in network for 16 of 16 plans that UnitedHealthcare sells on the Kansas Marketplace in 2027, according to UnitedHealthcare'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 Graham County Hospital accept Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas?
Graham County 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.
Readmissions and return visits
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services · Medicare patients · Jul 2023 – Jun 2025
On the 1 readmission and return-visit measures CMS could compare, Graham County Hospital was no different from the national rate or its expected level.
Back in the hospital within 30 days
| After a stay for | This hospital | U.S. | CMS comparison |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pneumonia | 16.4% | 17.3% | Not compared |
Return trips after a stay or procedure
Readmission rates count Medicare patients who were admitted to any acute-care hospital within 30 days of leaving this one, adjusted for how sick they were. "Better" or "worse" means CMS found the difference from the national rate statistically significant; most hospitals are "no different". Return-day and outpatient-surgery measures compare the hospital with what CMS expected for its own patients. The Readmissions Reduction Program ratios are shown as CMS publishes them; whether a hospital's payments are reduced depends on how its ratios compare with similar hospitals, so a ratio above 1.00 alone doesn't mean a penalty. About the data.
Timely and effective care
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services · all patients unless noted · Oct 2024 – Sep 2025
Graham County Hospital's emergency department is classed by CMS as low volume.
| 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. 235 patients. | 144 min | 162 min |
| Patients who left the ER before being seenLower is better. 827 patients. | 0% | 2% |
| Health care workers vaccinated against fluHigher is better. 100 patients. | 66% | 78% |
| Discharged on two opioids, or an opioid and a benzodiazepinePatients sent home with prescriptions that raise the risk of overdose when combined. Lower is better. 53 patients. | 25% | 15% |
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. About the data.
Care after a stay at Graham County 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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- 17mi Sheridan County Hospital Ltcu Hoxie, KS · 32 beds Medicare overall 4 of 5 stars · Located in a hospital
- 24mi Trego Co-Lemke Memorial Hospital Ltcu Wakeeney, KS · 37 beds Medicare overall 4 of 5 stars · Located in a hospital
Skilled nursing ratings and inspections at Nursing Homes In Each State
Source: CMS Care Compare. Distances are approximate.
Doctors at Graham County Hospital
14 Medicare-enrolled doctors and other clinicians list this hospital as an affiliation, across 5 specialties.
See all 14 cliniciansFederal rules require hospitals to publish their prices, including the rates they've negotiated with each insurer and their cash prices. Graham County Hospital lists them here:
From the hospital's price transparency file (www.grahamcountyhospital.org/cms-hpt.txt), checked Nov 7, 2026. For an estimate of what you'll pay, ask the hospital or your insurer; Medicare's averages are on our procedure cost pages.
Size and finances
Medicare cost report · fiscal year ending Dec 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 Graham County Hospital
Medicare enrollment and ownership records (PECOS)
Medicare lists the hospital's legal name as Graham County Hospital, a non-profit organization.
30 doctors and other clinicians list Graham County 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.
The area around Graham County Hospital
HRSA shortage designations and BLS pay data
Primary care: Parts of Graham are federally designated health professional shortage areas (1 designation). Highest shortage score 15.
Mental health: Graham is a federally designated health professional shortage area. Highest shortage score 17.
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
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