Community Hospital
Oncology • McCook, NE
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Last gathered July 11, 2026. How our information is sourced · Report incorrect information
About
Community Hospital- McCook is a nonprofit, 25-bed critical access hospital in McCook, Nebraska, serving southwest Nebraska and northwest Kansas. It offers comprehensive services including surgery, rehabilitation, obstetrics, and emergency care, with visiting specialists and a strong emphasis on continuing education for staff. The facility is DN V accredited and staffed by a professional team across departments such as Oncology (Director of Oncology Service Line William Goodenkauf) and Clinical Quality (Director Chelsey Hartwell), among others. It operates from its headquarters at 1301 E H St, McCook, and maintains active local presence with approximately 32 employees. For oncology-related services or inquiries, contact information is available through the hospital’s channels.
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Photos published by Community Hospital showing the oncology practice in McCook, NE.
What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- HospitalCompare.io / General patient survey data: 90 out of 100 (overall patient survey rating) (283 surveys (Homefacts data))
- LocalityBiz / Yelp: Mixed (ranging from 1 to 5 stars in limited public reviews) (Very small sample of public online reviews)
Patients praise
- High appreciation for local access to specialized cancer care (medical and radiation oncology)
- Strong praise for specific medical professionals and nursing staff
- Community-focused approach with programs like "Restoring You" for cancer patients
- Convenience of having advanced technology like an on-site linear accelerator locally
Common complaints
- Complaints about specific departments like the emergency room and behavioral health
- Mixed reports regarding staff helpfulness outside of specific clinics
- Some concerns regarding readmission or mortality measures in older data
"We really are making a difference in their lives because we're local, we're here, and they're able to get their care here. They're not having to drive 4 hours to get their cancer care."
- Dr. Benjamin George, Medical Director of Oncology at Community Hospital"Dr. Blomstedt is 5*! Otherwise RUN!!! ... Ppl die from simple things gone WAY wrong & if you have an emergency? Forget it."
- Public online review (anecdotal)Synthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 - sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Enhanced Cancer Care Expands to Rural Nebraska - Midwest Medical Edition - Aug 11, 2025
- Public Meeting Scheduled Feb. 19 to Review Hospital Plans - Midwest Medical Edition - Feb 10, 2026
- A Rural Prescription - Apr 1, 2026
- How Some Rural Hospitals Write Their Own Prescription for Survival - May 19, 2026
- Local News: ROOTS project supports rural workforce (12/23/25) | McCook Gazette - Dec 23, 2025
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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