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 Rooks County Health Center
Plainville, KS 67663
County: Rooks Directions Apple Maps Call (785) 688-4401
- 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
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Quick answers about Rooks County Health Center
How long is the ER wait at Rooks County Health Center?
CMS doesn't publish live wait times. Over the 12 months CMS reported, patients treated and sent home spent a median of 1 hr 35 min in the Rooks County Health Center emergency room (the average across Kansas hospitals is 2 hr 3 min). For tonight's wait, call (785) 688-4401. In an emergency, call 911.
What is the phone number for Rooks County Health Center?
The main phone number for Rooks County Health Center is (785) 688-4401, from Medicare's hospital records.
Call (785) 688-4401What is the address of Rooks County Health Center?
Rooks County Health Center is at 1210 North Washington, Plainville, KS 67663.
Directions (opens Google Maps)Does Rooks County Health Center have an emergency room?
Yes. Rooks County Health Center 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 Rooks County Health Center spend a median of 1 hour 35 minutes there. That is 28 minutes shorter 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 Rooks County Health Center. For a medical emergency, call 911.
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What patients say
CMS patient survey (HCAHPS) · 51 completed surveys · patients discharged Oct 2024 – Sep 2025
81% would definitely recommend it (U.S. average 71%). 83% 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.
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 | 15.6% | 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 Rooks County Health Center accept?
Original Medicare: Medicare-certified, so it can bill Original Medicare (Medicare number 171311). 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 Rooks County Health Center accept?
In the 2027 HealthCare.gov Marketplace plan data (insurer network files loaded November 4, 2026), Rooks County Health Center 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 Rooks County Health Center take Medicare?
Rooks County Health Center is a Medicare-certified hospital (CMS Certification Number 171311), 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 Rooks County Health Center accept Ambetter?
Rooks County Health Center 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 Rooks County Health Center accept UnitedHealthcare?
Rooks County Health Center 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 Rooks County Health Center accept Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas?
Rooks County Health Center 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, Rooks County Health Center 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 | 17.2% | 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
| 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. 225 patients. | 95 min | 162 min |
| Typical ER time for patients transferred to another facilityMedian minutes from arrival to leaving. Lower is better. 22 patients. | 170 min | 287 min |
| Health care workers vaccinated against fluHigher is better. 273 patients. | 89% | 78% |
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 Rooks County Health Center
Medicare-certified providers near this hospital, with their CMS ratings. A hospital discharge planner can make the referral.
Skilled nursing facilities nearby
- 1.6mi Redbud Village Plainville, KS · 34 beds Not rated by Medicare Abuse citation (CMS)
- 13mi Solomon Valley Manor Stockton, KS · 30 beds Medicare overall 3 of 5 stars
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Source: CMS Care Compare. Distances are approximate.
Doctors at Rooks County Health Center
53 Medicare-enrolled doctors and other clinicians list this hospital as an affiliation, across 16 specialties.
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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 Rooks County Health Center
Medicare enrollment and ownership records (PECOS)
Medicare lists the hospital's legal name as Rooks County Health Center, a non-profit organization.
113 doctors and other clinicians list Rooks County Health Center 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 Rooks County Health Center
HRSA shortage designations and BLS pay data
Primary care: Rooks is a federally designated health professional shortage area. Highest shortage score 10.
Mental health: Rooks is a federally designated health professional shortage area. Highest shortage score 17.
Dental: Parts of Rooks are federally designated health professional shortage areas (1 designation). Highest shortage score 8.
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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