Blue Ridge Healthcare Hospitals, Inc
Quality Measures vs National Average
Patient Safety
6 of 8 measures reportedMortality (Death Rates)
7 of 8 measures reportedReadmission Rates
8 of 11 measures reportedWhat This Means
- • Better = this hospital performs better than the national average on that measure
- • Same = no statistically significant difference from national average
- • Worse = this hospital performs worse than the national average
Source: CMS Hospital Compare. Data reflects the most recent reporting period.
Procedure Outcomes
| Procedure | Rate | Volume | vs National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heart Attack (AMI) | 12.9% | 50 | Avg |
| Heart Failure | 12.8% | 143 | Avg |
| Pneumonia | 15.5% | 304 | Avg |
| COPD | 8.8% | 84 | Avg |
| Stroke | 14.6% | 70 | Avg |
| Overall Mortality | 4.3% | 646 | Avg |
| Patient Safety (Composite) | 0.9% | — | Avg |
Lower rates indicate better outcomes. Volume reflects patient count during the reporting period. Source: CMS Complications and Deaths data.
Is Blue Ridge Healthcare Hospitals, Inc a Good Hospital?
Blue Ridge Healthcare Hospitals, Inc has a trust score of 69/100 and a 4-star CMS rating — above average quality. Located in Morganton, NC, it is an acute care hospital with emergency services and is designated birthing-friendly.
How It Compares in Morganton
#1
Rank in city
2
Hospitals
69 vs 55
Score vs city avg
4.0/5
City avg rating
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Blue Ridge Healthcare Hospitals, Inc a good hospital?
Blue Ridge Healthcare Hospitals, Inc is an acute care hospital in Morganton, NC with a 4/5 CMS star rating. Trust score: 69/100. It is rated above average.
Where is Blue Ridge Healthcare Hospitals, Inc located?
Blue Ridge Healthcare Hospitals, Inc is located at 2201 S Sterling St, Morganton, NC 28655. Phone: (828) 580-5000.
What is the star rating for Blue Ridge Healthcare Hospitals, Inc?
Blue Ridge Healthcare Hospitals, Inc has a 4/5 star rating from CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services). This rating is based on mortality, safety, readmission, patient experience, and timeliness measures.
Does Blue Ridge Healthcare Hospitals, Inc have an emergency room?
Yes, Blue Ridge Healthcare Hospitals, Inc provides emergency services.
What This Hospital Charges
| Procedure | Charges | Actual Paid | Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
SEPTICEMIA OR SEVERE SEPSIS WITHOUT MV >96 HOURS WITH MCC 194 patients/yr | $63,196 | $15,394 | 76% less |
HEART FAILURE AND SHOCK WITH MCC 81 patients/yr | $42,725 | $10,831 | 75% less |
RESPIRATORY INFECTIONS AND INFLAMMATIONS WITH MCC 58 patients/yr | $51,022 | $13,781 | 73% less |
PSYCHOSES 45 patients/yr | $35,793 | $12,833 | 64% less |
SIMPLE PNEUMONIA AND PLEURISY WITH MCC 42 patients/yr | $43,873 | $11,374 | 74% less |
PULMONARY EDEMA AND RESPIRATORY FAILURE 30 patients/yr | $42,713 | $10,905 | 74% less |
MISCELLANEOUS DISORDERS OF NUTRITION, METABOLISM, FLUIDS AND ELECTROLYTES WITHOU 29 patients/yr | $31,482 | $8,286 | 74% less |
GASTROINTESTINAL HEMORRHAGE WITH CC 28 patients/yr | $40,772 | $8,909 | 78% less |
ESOPHAGITIS, GASTROENTERITIS AND MISCELLANEOUS DIGESTIVE DISORDERS WITHOUT MCC 24 patients/yr | $28,258 | $7,593 | 73% less |
CARDIAC ARRHYTHMIA AND CONDUCTION DISORDERS WITH CC 23 patients/yr | $30,713 | $7,383 | 76% less |
Charges = what the hospital bills. Actual Paid = what Medicare pays (the fair market rate). Source: CMS Medicare Inpatient Hospitals by Provider and Service (2024).
Quick Facts
- Type
- Acute Care Hospitals
- Ownership
- Proprietary
- County
- Burke
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Birthing Friendly
- Yes
- Facility ID
- 340075