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, October 2026 releaseER figures are medians, not live waitsAbout the data
Visiting Grisell Memorial Hospital District #1
- 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 Grisell Memorial Hospital District #1 (opens the hospital's site)
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Quick answers about Grisell Memorial Hospital District #1
How long is the ER wait at Grisell Memorial Hospital District #1?
CMS doesn't publish live wait times. Over the 12 months CMS reported, patients treated and sent home spent a median of 1 hr 48 min in the Grisell Memorial Hospital District #1 emergency room (the average across Kansas hospitals is 2 hr 2 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) 731-2231. In an emergency, call 911.
What is the phone number for Grisell Memorial Hospital District #1?
The main phone number for Grisell Memorial Hospital District #1 is (785) 731-2231, from Medicare's hospital records.
Call (785) 731-2231What is the address of Grisell Memorial Hospital District #1?
Grisell Memorial Hospital District #1 is at 210 Vermont Ave, Ransom, KS 67572.
Directions (opens Google Maps)Does Grisell Memorial Hospital District #1 have an emergency room?
Yes. Grisell Memorial Hospital District #1 has an emergency department, according to Medicare data.
Quality and performance
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services · data as of October 2026
Patients treated and sent home from the emergency department at Grisell Memorial Hospital District #1 spend a median of 1 hour 48 minutes there. That is 14 minutes shorter than the average across Kansas hospitals (2 hours 2 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 Grisell Memorial Hospital District #1. For a medical emergency, call 911.
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Infections, complications and deaths
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services · compared with hospitals nationwide
Grisell Memorial Hospital District #1 was no different from the national benchmark on the one hospital-acquired infection CMS could compare.
Hospital-acquired infections
"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), for Jan 2025 – Dec 2025. 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 Grisell Memorial Hospital District #1 accept?
Original Medicare: Medicare-certified, so it can bill Original Medicare (Medicare number 171300). 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Grisell Memorial Hospital District #1 accept?
In the 2027 HealthCare.gov Marketplace plan data (insurer network files loaded November 4, 2026), Grisell Memorial Hospital District #1 is in network for 2 Marketplace insurers in Kansas: 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 Grisell Memorial Hospital District #1 take Medicare?
Grisell Memorial Hospital District #1 is a Medicare-certified hospital (CMS Certification Number 171300), 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 Grisell Memorial Hospital District #1 accept UnitedHealthcare?
Grisell Memorial Hospital District #1 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 Grisell Memorial Hospital District #1 accept Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas?
Grisell Memorial Hospital District #1 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 · Jan 2025 – Dec 2025
Grisell Memorial Hospital District #1'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. 137 patients. | 108 min | 162 min |
| Typical ER time for patients transferred to another facilityMedian minutes from arrival to leaving. Lower is better. 22 patients. | 204 min | 287 min |
| Patients who left the ER before being seenLower is better. 157 patients. | 0% | 2% |
| Health care workers vaccinated against fluHigher is better. 68 patients. | 41% | 77% |
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 Grisell Memorial Hospital District #1
Medicare-certified providers near this hospital, with their CMS ratings. A hospital discharge planner can make the referral.
Skilled nursing facilities nearby
- 13mi Cedar Village Ness City, KS · 30 beds Medicare overall 2 of 5 stars · Located in a hospital
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- 16mi Ness Co Hospital Home Care ServicesNess City, KS Not rated
- 25mi Angels Care Home Health of Dodge CityWa Keeney, KS · 88% would recommend
Source: CMS Care Compare. Distances are approximate.
Federal rules require hospitals to publish their prices, including the rates they've negotiated with each insurer and their cash prices. Grisell Memorial Hospital District #1 lists them here:
From the hospital's price transparency file (www.grisellmemorialhospital.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 Grisell Memorial Hospital District #1
Medicare enrollment and ownership records (PECOS)
Medicare lists the hospital's legal name as Grisell Memorial Hospital District 1, a non-profit organization.
12 doctors and other clinicians list Grisell Memorial Hospital District #1 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 Grisell Memorial Hospital District #1
HRSA shortage designations and BLS pay data
Primary care: Parts of Ness are federally designated health professional shortage areas (1 designation). Highest shortage score 7.
Mental health: Ness is a federally designated health professional shortage area. Highest shortage score 17.
Dental: Ness is a federally designated health professional shortage area. 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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