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Cox Barton County Hospital

Cox Barton County Hospital is a medical facility located in Lamar, MO. This hospital has been recognized for Outstanding Patient Experience Award™.

84%

Patient Experience Rating

12% higher than the national average

Awards

Healthgrades awards tell you which hospitals deliver superior quality care. Healthgrades evaluates hospital performance using objective quality measures including clinical outcomes and patient safety, as well as patient experience.

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Hospital Quality Awards

Outstanding Patient Experience Award™

Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024)

Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

Safety Ratings

How well a hospital safeguards patients from potential complications

No events relating to foreign objects left in body during a surgery or procedure

1 rating was worse than expected

  • In-Hospital Fall Associated Fracture Rate

5 ratings were as expected

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Hospital Quality

Clinical Ratings

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Mortality Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionMortality In-HospitalMortality within 30 days

Heart Failure

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Mortality Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionMortality In-HospitalMortality within 30 days

Sepsis

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Mortality Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionMortality In-HospitalMortality within 30 days

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Pneumonia

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Data Source

Patient Experience

Patient experience measures tell you how patients felt about the care they received at the hospital. These measures are based on the Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (HCAHPS) survey data from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).

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96%

Patients who gave a rating of 9 or 10

21% higher than the national average

84%

Would definitely recommend

12% higher than the national average

Cox Barton County Hospital

National Average

Communication with doctors

Percent of patients who said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

100%50%0%84%82%

Communication with nurses

Percent of patients who said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

100%50%0%88%81%

Responsiveness of hospital staff

Percent of patients who said they always received help quickly from hospital staff

100%50%0%80%71%

Communication about medicines

Percent of patients who said that staff always explained medicines before giving them to patients

100%50%0%71%64%

Discharge Information

Percent of patients who said they were given information about recovering at home

100%50%0%91%87%

Care Transition

Percent of patients who said they understood their care needs when they left the hospital

100%50%0%61%54%

Cox Barton County Hospital

National Average

Quietness

Percent of patients who said the area around their rooms was always kept quiet at night

100%50%0%74%67%

Cleanliness

Percent of patients who said their room and bathroom were always kept clean

100%50%0%93%76%

Providers

Provider Reviews

The surgery and amazing outcome has improved my life. Still have another knee to go but I look forward to another successful outcome from Dr Banwart and his team.

Trisha Ton Apr 11 2024

Review for Dr. Banwart

She listened to my concerns and answered my questions. Very professional and personable.

Apr 07 2024

Review for Dr. Neubauer

He was very thorough and knowledgeable!!

Apr 05 2024

Review for Dr. Alden

Wonderful, caring doctor . Listens, is very personable and an expert in his areas.

Deb Apr 03 2024

Review for Dr. Maricic

Dr. Pennicooke made sure we had all of our questions answered before we left his office. He tells you the way it is, not just what you want or hope to hear. He is very personable and truly cares for his patients.

C. J. A. Apr 03 2024

Review for Dr. Pennicooke

Location

Cox Barton County Hospital

29 NW 1st Ln, Lamar MO 64759

CallDirections

(417) 681-5100

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Cox Barton County Hospital located?

Cox Barton County Hospital is located at 29 NW 1st Ln, Lamar, MO 64759. Find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.

Has Cox Barton County Hospital won any recent awards from Healthgrades?

Yes, Cox Barton County Hospital has been awarded with Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ in the past two years.

Is Cox Barton County Hospital highly rated with patients?

96% patients recommend this hospital. See Healthgrades for detailed clinical ratings by specialty.

Does Cox Barton County Hospital score well in safety ratings?

Healthgrades tracks outcome ratings for 6 hospital services. View more details here.

How do I get in at Cox Barton County Hospital?

Phone number, appointment information, and directions can be found on Healthgrades Cox Barton County Hospital profile..

How does Cox Barton County Hospital rank in terms of safety and outcomes?

Healthgrades provides detailed information on hospital safety and outcomes for patients. Click here to learn more about hospital safety.

Contact Us

29 NW 1st Ln

Lamar, MO 64759

Directions

(417) 681-5100