Source: CMS Care Compare, October 2026 releaseER figures are medians, not live waitsAbout the data
Visiting Community Hospital Association
- 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 Community Hospital Association (opens the hospital's site)
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Quick answers about Community Hospital Association
How long is the ER wait at Community Hospital Association?
CMS doesn't publish live wait times. Over the 12 months CMS reported, patients treated and sent home spent a median of 1 hr 39 min in the Community Hospital Association emergency room (the average across Missouri hospitals is 2 hr 42 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 (660) 686-2211. In an emergency, call 911.
What is the phone number for Community Hospital Association?
The main phone number for Community Hospital Association is (660) 686-2211, from Medicare's hospital records.
Call (660) 686-2211What is the address of Community Hospital Association?
Community Hospital Association is at 26136 U.S. 59, Fairfax, MO 64446.
Directions (opens Google Maps)Does Community Hospital Association have an emergency room?
Yes. Community Hospital Association has an emergency department, according to Medicare data.
What is Community Hospital Association's Medicare star rating?
Community Hospital Association has an overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Star ratings come from CMS quality and safety measures, not patient reviews.
Quality and performance
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services · data as of October 2026
Patients treated and sent home from the emergency department at Community Hospital Association spend a median of 1 hour 39 minutes there. That is 1 hour 3 minutes shorter than the average across Missouri hospitals (2 hours 42 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 Community Hospital Association. For a medical emergency, call 911.
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What patients say
CMS patient survey (HCAHPS) · 38 completed surveys · patients discharged Jan 2025 – Dec 2025
76% would definitely recommend it (U.S. average 71%). 72% 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. |
|---|---|---|
| Heart failure patients | 15.4% | 11.1% |
| Pneumonia patients | 24.6% | 15.2% |
| COPD patients | 9.0% | 8.6% |
| Hospital-wide, all conditions | 5.6% | 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 Community Hospital Association accept?
Original Medicare: Medicare-certified, so it can bill Original Medicare (Medicare number 261303). Medicare Advantage plans have their own networks, which this section does not cover.
2027 Marketplace plans in Missouri that list this hospital
| Insurer | Plans in network | Network tier |
|---|---|---|
| Ambetter | 17 of 17 plans | Preferred |
| UnitedHealthcare | 17 of 17 plans | Non-Preferred |
| Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield | 10 of 20 plans | Participating |
| Blue KC | 6 of 15 plans | Preferred |
2027 plan year, individual Marketplace (ACA) plans only.Health insurance in Missouri
Plans that include this hospital: Anthem Bronze Pathway X HSA, Anthem Bronze Pathway X HSA Standard, Anthem Gold Pathway X Standard, Anthem Heart Healthy Bronze Pathway X HSA, Anthem Heart Healthy Silver Pathway X Compare plans
Adults in Missouri qualify for Medicaid up to 133% of the poverty line. Ask the hospital which Missouri Medicaid plans it takes.
What insurance does Community Hospital Association accept?
In the 2027 HealthCare.gov Marketplace plan data (insurer network files loaded November 4, 2026), Community Hospital Association is in network for 4 Marketplace insurers in Missouri: Ambetter (17 of 17 plans), UnitedHealthcare (17 of 17 plans), Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield (10 of 20 plans) and 1 other insurer. 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 Community Hospital Association take Medicare?
Community Hospital Association is a Medicare-certified hospital (CMS Certification Number 261303), 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 Community Hospital Association accept Ambetter?
Community Hospital Association is in network for 17 of 17 plans that Ambetter sells on the Missouri 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 Community Hospital Association accept UnitedHealthcare?
Community Hospital Association is in network for 17 of 17 plans that UnitedHealthcare sells on the Missouri 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 Community Hospital Association accept Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield?
Community Hospital Association is in network for 10 of 20 plans that Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield sells on the Missouri Marketplace in 2027, according to Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield's network file loaded November 4, 2026. Not every Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield plan includes it. 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 2024 – Jun 2025
Back in the hospital within 30 days
| After a stay for | This hospital | U.S. | CMS comparison |
|---|---|---|---|
| All conditions (hospital-wide)Medicare patients back in any hospital within 30 days of leaving. | 15.9% | 16.2% | Not compared |
| Heart failure | 20.7% | 21.3% | Not compared |
| Pneumonia | 18.2% | 17.3% | Not compared |
| COPD (chronic lung disease) | 19.3% | 20% | 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 · Jan 2025 – Dec 2025
Community Hospital Association'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. 165 patients. | 99 min | 162 min |
| Typical ER time for patients transferred to another facilityMedian minutes from arrival to leaving. Lower is better. 18 patients. | 198 min | 287 min |
| Patients who left the ER before being seenLower is better. 3,044 patients. | 0% | 2% |
| Health care workers vaccinated against fluHigher is better. 194 patients. | 65% | 77% |
| 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. 87 patients. | 20% | 16% |
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.
Maternity care
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services · reported by the hospital · Jan 2025 – Dec 2025
Maternity measures are reported by hospitals that deliver babies. The U.S. figure is the median of the hospitals CMS reports, not a CMS verdict. About the data.
Care after a stay at Community Hospital Association
Medicare-certified providers near this hospital, with their CMS ratings. A hospital discharge planner can make the referral.
Skilled nursing facilities nearby
- 8.4mi Pleasant View Nursing Home Rock Port, MO · 60 beds Medicare overall 3 of 5 stars · Short-stay quality 1 of 5
- 17mi Tiffany Heights Mound City, MO · 60 beds Medicare overall 3 of 5 stars · Short-stay quality 5 of 5
- 22mi Falls City Care Center Falls City, NE · 101 beds Medicare overall 1 of 5 stars · Short-stay quality 4 of 5
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Home health agencies nearby See more
- 15mi Community Home Health and Restorative CareMound City, MO · 79% would recommend
- 25mi Good Samaritan Society Home Care of Southeast NEAuburn, NE · 90% would recommend
Source: CMS Care Compare. Distances are approximate.
Doctors at Community Hospital Association
22 Medicare-enrolled doctors and other clinicians list this hospital as an affiliation, across 10 specialties.
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Medicare-enrolled specialists with a practice in Fairfax, with addresses, phone numbers and the hospitals they work with.
Federal rules require hospitals to publish their prices, including the rates they've negotiated with each insurer and their cash prices. Community Hospital Association lists them here:
From the hospital's price transparency file (www.fairfaxmed.com/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 Jun 2025
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 Missouri hospital finances.
Who owns Community Hospital Association
Medicare enrollment and ownership records (PECOS)
Medicare lists the hospital's legal name as Community Hospital Association, a non-profit organization.
39 doctors and other clinicians list Community Hospital Association 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 Jun 2023 · Community Hospital Association (EIN 44-0537826)
As filed with the IRS by Community Hospital Association. 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 Community Hospital Association
HRSA shortage designations and BLS pay data
Primary care: Parts of Atchison are federally designated health professional shortage areas (1 designation). Highest shortage score 15.
Mental health: Atchison is a federally designated health professional shortage area. Highest shortage score 18.
Dental: Parts of Atchison are federally designated health professional shortage areas (2 designations). Highest shortage score 16.
Nurse pay: registered nurses in Missouri earn a median $81,780 a year. Healthcare salaries in Missouri.
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. Missouri shortage areas
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