Ness County Hospital sits at 312 E Custer St in Ness City, Kansas, and has been part of the community since 1954, offering medical care for people in a peaceful rural area, and you'll find it has 22 beds for patients who need acute, skilled, or intermediate care, along with private rooms that offer more comfort for those staying overnight, and if you need emergency attention the hospital's open 24/7, every day of the year, with a staff of about 51 to 200 people including clinical teams like Director of HIM Sonya Foos, RHIT, and Staff RN Mamie Yost who help keep things running smoothly. The hospital is a licensed Critical Access Hospital and handles a variety of needs-there's general medical and surgical services, a dedicated Intensive Care Unit for more serious cases, Med-Surg units for different types of patient support, and they offer emergency care for everything from small injuries to bigger health scares. There's a full setup for diagnostic tests like imaging and lab work, along with preventive health services, wound care, and therapy programs including physical, occupational, and speech therapies which help with recovery and rehabilitation for folks who aren't ready to head home right away, and the swing bed service works for those in need of a bit more time to get back on their feet after being hospitalized.
The building's been renovated lately to help patients and visitors feel more at ease, and there are comfortable waiting areas and amenities during regular operating hours, while visiting hours for patient rooms run from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM, Monday through Sunday. Ness County Hospital is also home to the Cedar Village long-term care-this 30-bed Medicaid-certified facility sits right on the hospital campus, offering extended care for folks who need extra help, and Cedar Village's staff are specially trained for long-term support and chronic illness, so it's a good fit for people needing a bit more attention than a clinic can give. The hospital also hosts the Ness City Medical Clinic, a Rural Health Clinic under its roof, giving local families and seniors easier access to regular checkups, pediatric services, women's health, and specialty clinics without long drives, and the home health team helps people stick to recovery plans from the comfort of their houses.
The hospital provides ambulance service through Ness County Ambulance Service, and they have a broad range of support including outpatient care for smaller medical needs, surgical services, laboratory testing, radiology, emergency care, wound care, and rehabilitation-you'll find most basic needs covered under one roof. Ness County Hospital's main website at www.nchospital.org shares up-to-date information about services, visiting, and getting care, and the hospital continues its long tradition of treating people with respect and kindness, working to meet the changing healthcare needs of Ness County, whether someone's recovering from surgery, needing a lab test, or living long-term at Cedar Village.
