MITCHELL COUNTY HOSPITAL HEALTH SYSTEMS LTCU

Mitchell County Hospital Health Systems LTCU is a long-term care unit located at 400 W 8th Street in Beloit, Kansas 67420. The facility operates under government ownership at the county level and holds certification for both Medicare and Medicaid. It maintains 36 certified beds and serves residents in Mitchell County and the surrounding region. The facility has received an overall CMS star rating of 4 out of 5, which is above the national average of 3.0 stars. CMS ratings are calculated based on health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. In health inspections, Mitchell County Hospital Health Systems LTCU earned a rating of 5 out of 5, the highest tier available under the CMS Five-Star Quality Rating System. Staffing also received a rating of 5 out of 5, reflecting documentation of nurse staffing levels that rank at the top of the scale. The quality measure rating, however, is 1 out of 5, which is below the national average. Quality measures are derived from clinical data reported for residents and encompass indicators such as rates of pressure ulcers, falls, and other health outcomes tracked over time. As a Medicare and Medicaid certified facility, Mitchell County Hospital Health Systems LTCU is able to accept residents whose care is funded through either of these federal and state programs. Medicare typically covers short-term skilled nursing care following a qualifying hospital stay, while Medicaid may cover longer-term custodial care for eligible individuals who meet financial and clinical criteria. Prospective residents and their families are advised to contact the facility directly at 785-738-9590 to confirm current bed availability, accepted insurance plans, and any private pay options that may be available. When considered in the context of national benchmarks, this facility presents a mixed profile across the three CMS rating categories. Both the health inspection and staffing ratings place it well above the national average, while the quality measure rating of 1 out of 5 represents a notable gap below the national norm. The overall 4-star rating reflects a composite of these three components and positions the facility above average on balance. Individuals researching care options in the Beloit, Kansas area may find this data useful when comparing facilities across multiple performance dimensions. All CMS ratings are updated periodically and reflect data reported to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.