Acute Care Hospitals · Government - Local
Nkc Health
- 2800 Clay Edwards Drive, North Kansas City, MO 64116
- (816) 691-2000
- Acute Care Hospitals
- Emergency services available 24/7
At a glance
Nkc Health carries a 4-star CMS overall rating — above the national norm. On healthcare-associated infection measures, it performs better than the national average on 18 and worse on 0.
Healthcare-Associated Infections
lower is better · 36 measures reported
Rates of infections patients can acquire while receiving care, such as central-line and catheter-associated infections, MRSA, and C. difficile.
| Measure | Score | Compared to national |
|---|---|---|
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Lower Confidence Limit | 0.081 | Better than national |
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Upper Confidence Limit | 0.869 | Better than national |
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection: Number of Device Days | 11783 | Better than national |
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Predicted Cases | 9.397 | Better than national |
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Observed Cases | 3 | Better than national |
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards) | 0.319 | Better than national |
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Lower Confidence Limit | 0.578 | Same as national |
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Upper Confidence Limit | 2.029 | Same as national |
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Number of Urinary Catheter Days | 10041 | Same as national |
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Predicted Cases | 8.784 | Same as national |
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Observed Cases | 10 | Same as national |
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards) | 1.138 | Same as national |
| SSI - Colon Surgery: Lower Confidence Limit | 0.318 | Same as national |
| SSI - Colon Surgery: Upper Confidence Limit | 1.631 | Same as national |
| SSI - Colon Surgery: Number of Procedures | 285 | Same as national |
| SSI - Colon Surgery: Predicted Cases | 7.652 | Same as national |
| SSI - Colon Surgery: Observed Cases | 6 | Same as national |
| SSI - Colon Surgery | 0.784 | Same as national |
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Lower Confidence Limit | 0.039 | Same as national |
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Upper Confidence Limit | 3.838 | Same as national |
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Number of Procedures | 154 | Same as national |
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Predicted Cases | 1.285 | Same as national |
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Observed Cases | 1 | Same as national |
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy | 0.778 | Same as national |
| MRSA Bacteremia: Lower Confidence Limit | 0.009 | Better than national |
| MRSA Bacteremia: Upper Confidence Limit | 0.894 | Better than national |
| MRSA Bacteremia: Patient Days | 117427 | Better than national |
| MRSA Bacteremia: Predicted Cases | 5.516 | Better than national |
| MRSA Bacteremia: Observed Cases | 1 | Better than national |
| MRSA Bacteremia | 0.181 | Better than national |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Lower Confidence Limit | 0.263 | Better than national |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Upper Confidence Limit | 0.609 | Better than national |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Patient Days | 114693 | Better than national |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Predicted Cases | 53.782 | Better than national |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Observed Cases | 22 | Better than national |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff) | 0.409 | Better than national |
Complications & Deaths
lower is better · 20 measures reported
Rates of serious complications (like hip/knee replacement problems or accidental cuts during surgery) and 30-day mortality rates for common conditions.
| Measure | Score | Compared to national | Sample |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rate of complications for hip/knee replacement patients | 2.9 | Same as national | 206 |
| Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Risk Standardized Mortality Rate | 4.3 | Same as national | 2466 |
| Death rate for heart attack patients | 12.7 | Same as national | 153 |
| Death rate for CABG surgery patients | 3.4 | Same as national | 83 |
| Death rate for COPD patients | 8.4 | Same as national | 182 |
| Death rate for heart failure patients | 11.7 | Same as national | 557 |
| Death rate for pneumonia patients | 14.7 | Same as national | 793 |
| Death rate for stroke patients | 14 | Same as national | 251 |
| Pressure ulcer rate | 0.30 | Same as national | 5907 |
| Death rate among surgical inpatients with serious treatable complications | 169.96 | Same as national | 166 |
| Iatrogenic pneumothorax rate | 0.18 | Same as national | 9745 |
| In-hospital fall-associated fracture rate | 0.29 | Same as national | 9652 |
| Postoperative hemorrhage or hematoma rate | 1.60 | Same as national | 2522 |
| Postoperative acute kidney injury requiring dialysis rate | 2.30 | Same as national | 1288 |
| Postoperative respiratory failure rate | 17.98 | Worse than national | 1306 |
| Perioperative pulmonary embolism or deep vein thrombosis rate | 3.78 | Same as national | 2706 |
| Postoperative sepsis rate | 7.01 | Same as national | 1262 |
| Postoperative wound dehiscence rate | 1.84 | Same as national | 480 |
| Abdominopelvic accidental puncture or laceration rate | 0.94 | Same as national | 1722 |
| CMS Medicare PSI 90: Patient safety and adverse events composite | 1.21 | Same as national | — |
Unplanned Hospital Visits & Readmissions
lower is better · 14 measures reported
How often patients return to the hospital unexpectedly within 30 days of discharge — a marker of care quality and discharge planning.
| Measure | Score | Compared to national | Sample |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hospital return days for heart attack patients | -5.6 | Not available | 193 |
| Hospital return days for heart failure patients | -31.6 | Not available | 727 |
| Hospital return days for pneumonia patients | -7.7 | Not available | 977 |
| Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Readmission Measure (HWR) | 15.4 | Same as national | 4086 |
| Rate of unplanned hospital visits after colonoscopy (per 1,000 colonoscopies) | 13.2 | Same as national | 1193 |
| Rate of inpatient admissions for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapy | 11 | Same as national | 35 |
| Rate of emergency department (ED) visits for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapy | 5.2 | Same as national | 35 |
| Ratio of unplanned hospital visits after hospital outpatient surgery | 1 | Same as national | 1131 |
| Acute Myocardial Infarction (AMI) 30-Day Readmission Rate | 12.8 | Same as national | 193 |
| Rate of readmission for CABG | 9.3 | Same as national | 79 |
| Rate of readmission for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients | 19.1 | Same as national | 207 |
| Heart failure (HF) 30-Day Readmission Rate | 17.7 | Same as national | 727 |
| Rate of readmission after hip/knee replacement | 4.9 | Same as national | 222 |
| Pneumonia (PN) 30-Day Readmission Rate | 16.4 | Same as national | 977 |
Patient Experience (HCAHPS)
higher is better · 9 measures reported
What patients say about their hospital stay — communication with nurses and doctors, responsiveness, cleanliness, pain management, and whether they would recommend the hospital.
| Measure | Score | Sample |
|---|---|---|
| Nurse communication - star rating | 3 | 505 |
| Doctor communication - star rating | 3 | 505 |
| Communication about medicines - star rating | 2 | 505 |
| Discharge information - star rating | 4 | 505 |
| Cleanliness - star rating | 3 | 505 |
| Quietness - star rating | 3 | 505 |
| Overall hospital rating - star rating | 4 | 505 |
| Recommend hospital - star rating | 4 | 505 |
| Summary star rating | 3 | 505 |
Timely & Effective Care
higher is better (unless a wait time) · 30 measures reported
How consistently hospitals follow recommended care processes — for example, giving heart-attack patients aspirin on arrival, or the average time spent in the emergency department.
| Measure | Score | Sample |
|---|---|---|
| Emergency department volume | very high | — |
| Global Malnutrition Composite Score | — | — |
| Global Malnutrition Composite Score: Malnutrition Diagnosis Documented | — | — |
| Global Malnutrition Composite Score: Malnutrition Risk Screening | — | — |
| Global Malnutrition Composite Score: Nutrition Assessment | — | — |
| Global Malnutrition Composite Score: Nutritional Care Plan | — | — |
| Hospital Harm - Severe Hyperglycemia | — | — |
| Hospital Harm - Severe Hypoglycemia | — | — |
| Hospital Harm - Opioid Related Adverse Events | — | — |
| Healthcare workers given influenza vaccination | 98 | 5072 |
| Average (median) time all patients spent in the emergency department before leaving from the visit, including psychiatric/mental health patients and patients who were transferred to another facility. A lower number of minutes is better | 182 | 618 |
| Average (median) time patients spent in the emergency department before leaving from the visit, excluding patients transferred to another facility or psychiatric care/mental health patients. A lower number of minutes is better | 179 | 489 |
| Average (median) time psychiatric/mental health patients spent in the emergency department before leaving from the visit. A lower number of minutes is better | 265 | 47 |
| Average (median) time patients spent in the emergency department before being transferred to another facility. A lower number of minutes is better | 196 | 90 |
| Left before being seen | 2 | 82824 |
| Head CT results | 82 | 33 |
| Endoscopy/polyp surveillance: appropriate follow-up interval for normal colonoscopy in average risk patients | 98 | 132 |
| Improvement in Patient's Visual Function within 90 Days Following Cataract Surgery | — | — |
| ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction (STEMI) | 60 | 40 |
| Safe Use of Opioids - Concurrent Prescribing | 16 | 6006 |
| Appropriate care for severe sepsis and septic shock | 63 | 240 |
| Septic Shock 3-Hour Bundle | 77 | 131 |
| Septic Shock 6-Hour Bundle | 79 | 67 |
| Severe Sepsis 3-Hour Bundle | 83 | 240 |
| Severe Sepsis 6-Hour Bundle | 97 | 136 |
| Discharged on Antithrombotic Therapy | 95 | 278 |
| Anticoagulation Therapy for Atrial Fibrillation/Flutter | 79 | 43 |
| Antithrombotic Therapy by End of Hospital Day 2 | 98 | 248 |
| Venous Thromboembolism Prophylaxis | — | — |
| Intensive Care Unit Venous Thromboembolism Prophylaxis | — | — |
Maternal Health
lower is better · 4 measures reported
Measures of maternal outcomes and safe delivery practices, including severe complications during childbirth.
| Measure | Score | Sample |
|---|---|---|
| Cesarean Birth | — | — |
| Risk Adjusted Severe Obstetric Complications (All) | — | — |
| Risk Adjusted Severe Obstetric Complications (excluding blood-transfusion-only cases) | — | — |
| Maternal Morbidity Structural Measure | Yes | — |
Frequently asked questions
- How is Nkc Health rated?
- Nkc Health has a 4 out of 5 CMS overall star rating as of the latest CMS release.
- Does Nkc Health have emergency services?
- Yes. Nkc Health operates a 24/7 emergency department.
- Where is Nkc Health located?
- Nkc Health is located at 2800 Clay Edwards Drive, North Kansas City, MO 64116.
- What type of hospital is Nkc Health?
- Nkc Health is classified by CMS as a Acute Care Hospitals facility (Government - Local).
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Data as of 2026-06-14. Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog. This is public data provided for informational purposes only and is not medical advice. See our methodology and editorial policy.