Bates County Memorial Hospital (BCMH) will update the hours for its main front entrance beginning Tuesday, November 18, 2025.
The front doors will be open Monday through Friday, from 6:00 am to 5:00 pm. After hours and on weekends, patients and visitors should use the Emergency Room entrance, which remains open 24/7.
Patients or visitors who are already in the facility before 5:00 pm will still be able to exit through the front door at any time.
If this change in hours poses a challenge for your visit, please call us ahead of time at 660-200-7000 so we can assist you.
The hospital cafeteria will continue to serve supper beginning at 5:00 pm. Visitors arriving for the evening meal after 5:00 pm can access the cafeteria through the Emergency Department entrance. Supper is on a pre-order basis. To order, please call 660-200-7000, Ext. 7179, before 3:00 pm.
BCMH appreciates the community’s understanding as we make this adjustment to improve facility access and safety for patients, visitors, and staff.
