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KANSAS HEART HOSPITAL

3601 NORTH WEBB ROAD, WICHITA, KS 67226

CMS Overall Rating
★★★★★4/5
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About KANSAS HEART HOSPITAL

Ownership
Proprietary
Emergency Services
No
CMS Certification Number
170186

Acute care hospitals treat patients with serious, short-term medical conditions requiring immediate care. These are the most common type of hospital in the US.

How This Hospital Compares

CMS star rating compared across three benchmarks

vs Kansas Average
4★vs 3.2★ avg
▲ Above Kansas average
vs Similar Hospitals
4★vs 3.2★ avg
▲ Above average for its type
Acute Care Hospitals
State Rank (Rated Hospitals)
#14of 55
Top 25% in Kansas

How CMS Calculates the Star Rating

Overall star is a weighted average of 5 quality groups

Source: CMS Hospital Quality Initiative. Weights: Mortality 22% · Safety 22% · Readmission 22% · Patient Experience 22% · Timely Care 12%.

Patient Experience (HCAHPS Survey)

Based on standardized surveys sent to random patients after discharge

Mortality & Outcomes

30-day mortality rates — percentage of patients who died within 30 days of admission

Heart Attack Survival
13%
Same as national avg

Percentage of heart attack patients who died within 30 days of admission. Lower is better — fewer deaths means better care.

Heart Failure Survival
12%
Same as national avg

Percentage of heart failure patients who died within 30 days. A lower number means more patients survived.

Infection Control

Standardized Infection Ratio (SIR) — below 1.0 is better than the national benchmark

CLABSI Rate
0.68
✓ At or below benchmark

Central line-associated bloodstream infection rate. A number below 1.0 means fewer infections than the national average — better than expected.

CAUTI Rate
0.00
✓ At or below benchmark

Catheter-associated urinary tract infection rate. SIR below 1.0 = better than national benchmark. Important if you'll be in the ICU.

MRSA Rate
N/A

MRSA bloodstream infection rate. MRSA is a drug-resistant bacteria — an SIR below 1.0 means this hospital has fewer cases than expected nationally.

C. diff Rate
0.44
✓ At or below benchmark

Clostridioides difficile (C. diff) infection rate. This gut bacteria can cause severe diarrhea — SIR below 1.0 is better than the national benchmark.

30-Day Readmission Rates

Lower readmission rates indicate better discharge planning and post-hospital care

Heart Attack Readmission
13.5%
Same as national avg

Percentage of heart attack patients readmitted to any hospital within 30 days. Lower rates suggest better discharge planning and follow-up care.

Heart Failure Readmission
18.8%
Same as national avg

How often heart failure patients need to return to the hospital within 30 days. Lower is better — means patients were stable when discharged.

Timely & Effective Care

How consistently this hospital follows proven care processes, compared with the US average

Staff Flu Vaccination Rate
66%
▼ Worse than US average (74.5%)

Percentage of healthcare workers who received the influenza vaccine. Vaccinated staff protect vulnerable patients from flu transmission during hospitalization.

Blood Clot Prevention Rate
83%
▲ Better than US average (82.18%)

Percentage of inpatients who received recommended blood clot prevention (VTE prophylaxis). Blood clots in hospitalized patients are one of the most common preventable causes of death.

ICU Blood Clot Prevention
90%
▼ Worse than US average (93.45%)

Percentage of ICU patients who received blood clot prevention measures. ICU patients face the highest risk of dangerous blood clots (DVT/PE).

Concurrent Opioid Prescribing
10%
▲ Better than US average (15.02%)

Percentage of patients discharged with prescriptions for two or more opioids, or an opioid plus a benzodiazepine, at the same time. Lower is better — combining these drugs raises the risk of overdose.

Medicare Payment Estimates

What Medicare pays this hospital for common procedures vs the national average

Payment for heart attack patients
$31,906
▲ Higher than national avg
275 cases
Payment for heart failure patients
$19,127
≈ Same as national avg
153 cases

Medicare payment amounts are risk-adjusted averages. Actual patient costs depend on insurance plan, deductibles, and other factors.

Check Your Insurance Coverage

Before scheduling care at KANSAS HEART HOSPITAL, verify it is in your insurance network. Out-of-network care can result in significantly higher costs.

Check Coverage on Healthcare.gov →

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★★★★★4/5
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Other Acute Care Hospitals in Kansas

44 acute care hospitals in Kansas report to CMS — top rated shown first

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is an acute care hospital?▼
Acute care hospitals treat patients with serious illnesses or injuries that require immediate, short-term care. Most general hospitals fall into this category.
What does the CMS star rating mean?▼
CMS rates hospitals on a 1–5 star scale based on five quality groups: mortality, safety, readmissions, patient experience, and timely care. Higher stars mean better performance across these measures.
Is a higher star rating always better?▼
Generally yes, but consider your specific needs. A 3-star hospital might excel in cardiac care while scoring lower in other areas. Look at individual metrics relevant to your procedure.
How often is this data updated?▼
CMS updates hospital quality data quarterly (January, April, July, October). Overall star ratings are updated annually, usually in August.
What is HCAHPS?▼
HCAHPS (Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems) is a standardized patient satisfaction survey administered to random samples of hospital patients. Results reflect real patient experiences.
How do I read the infection rates?▼
Infection rates are shown as Standardized Infection Ratios (SIR). A SIR below 1.0 means fewer infections than nationally expected. A SIR of 0.5 means the hospital has half the expected infection rate — significantly better.
Does a lower star rating mean the hospital is unsafe?▼
Not necessarily. Lower-rated hospitals often serve sicker, more complex patient populations that make outcomes harder to achieve. Consider the full picture and consult your doctor.
How does KANSAS HEART HOSPITAL rank among hospitals in Kansas?▼
KANSAS HEART HOSPITAL ranks #14 out of 55 rated hospitals in Kansas by CMS overall star rating. This places it in the top 25% of Kansas hospitals — an above-average result.
Are there other hospitals in WICHITA?▼
Yes — there are 7 other hospitals in WICHITA, KS in the CMS database. Compare all hospitals in WICHITA to find the best fit for your care needs.

Data source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (data.cms.gov). Updated quarterly. CMS data loaded: June 2026.