Recognized for Quality. Committed to Our Community.
Saunders Medical Center (SMC) is a Critical Access Hospital serving Wahoo and the surrounding communities of Saunders County and beyond.
What sets us apart? We bring a full range of healthcare services together under one roof—including our Family Care Clinic, Skilled & Long-Term Care and Hospital. It means more of the care you need is right here, close to home.
At Saunders Medical Center, quality care and the experience of those we serve are at the heart of what we do. Our awards, certifications and designations recognize SMC’s commitment to patient-centered care, emergency preparedness, specialized services and high standards of healthcare.
We are proud to be recognized through the following awards, certifications and designations. Click on each recognition to learn more:
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U.S. News & World Report Best Nursing Homes — Recognizing Saunders Medical Center’s skilled nursing and long-term care services for providing high-quality care and support to residents.
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This award recognizes Saunders Medical Center among rural hospitals demonstrating strong performance through the Chartis Rural Hospital Performance INDEX, one of the industry’s most comprehensive assessments of rural healthcare.
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A certification through the National Multiple Sclerosis Society recognizing SMC’s commitment to supporting individuals living with multiple sclerosis.
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Accredited by the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation (AACVPR), recognizing SMC’s commitment to quality cardiac rehabilitation services.
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Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH)
Recognizing a commitment to coordinated, accessible, comprehensive and patient-centered primary care.
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Level IV Trauma Certification
Demonstrating SMC’s commitment to providing timely emergency and trauma care to our community.
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Tomosynthesis & MammographySaunders Medical Center's Radiology Department has been certified as an Accredited Facility.
