Caldwell Memorial Hospital
Quality Measures vs National Average
Patient Safety
6 of 8 measures reportedMortality (Death Rates)
6 of 8 measures reportedReadmission Rates
7 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hip & Knee Replacement | 3.1% | 77 | Avg |
| Heart Attack (AMI) | 12.2% | 54 | Avg |
| Heart Failure | 13.9% | 87 | Avg |
| Pneumonia | 18% | 150 | Avg |
| COPD | 11.6% | 42 | Avg |
| Stroke | 13.2% | 39 | Avg |
| Overall Mortality | 4.4% | 412 | Avg |
| Patient Safety (Composite) | 1.08% | — | Avg |
Lower rates indicate better outcomes. Volume reflects patient count during the reporting period. Source: CMS Complications and Deaths data.
Is Caldwell Memorial Hospital a Good Hospital?
Caldwell Memorial Hospital has a trust score of 61/100 and a 3-star CMS rating — above average quality. Located in Lenoir, NC, it is an acute care hospital with emergency services.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Caldwell Memorial Hospital a good hospital?
Caldwell Memorial Hospital is an acute care hospital in Lenoir, NC with a 3/5 CMS star rating. Trust score: 61/100. It is rated above average.
Where is Caldwell Memorial Hospital located?
Caldwell Memorial Hospital is located at 321 Mulberry St Sw, Lenoir, NC 28645. Phone: (828) 757-5100.
What is the star rating for Caldwell Memorial Hospital?
Caldwell Memorial Hospital has a 3/5 star rating from CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services). This rating is based on mortality, safety, readmission, patient experience, and timeliness measures.
Does Caldwell Memorial Hospital have an emergency room?
Yes, Caldwell Memorial Hospital provides emergency services.
What This Hospital Charges
| Procedure | Charges | Actual Paid | Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
SEPTICEMIA OR SEVERE SEPSIS WITHOUT MV >96 HOURS WITH MCC 80 patients/yr | $33,104 | $13,888 | 58% less |
SIMPLE PNEUMONIA AND PLEURISY WITH MCC 32 patients/yr | $28,678 | $9,705 | 66% less |
PSYCHOSES 29 patients/yr | $46,922 | $10,421 | 78% less |
HEART FAILURE AND SHOCK WITH MCC 26 patients/yr | $27,931 | $9,291 | 67% less |
MISCELLANEOUS DISORDERS OF NUTRITION, METABOLISM, FLUIDS AND ELECTROLYTES WITH M 22 patients/yr | $25,671 | $9,273 | 64% less |
MAJOR HIP AND KNEE JOINT REPLACEMENT OR REATTACHMENT OF LOWER EXTREMITY WITHOUT 16 patients/yr | $47,970 | $13,300 | 72% less |
RESPIRATORY INFECTIONS AND INFLAMMATIONS WITH MCC 15 patients/yr | $26,528 | $11,485 | 57% less |
PULMONARY EDEMA AND RESPIRATORY FAILURE 15 patients/yr | $28,921 | $9,190 | 68% less |
HIP REPLACEMENT WITH PRINCIPAL DIAGNOSIS OF HIP FRACTURE WITHOUT MCC 15 patients/yr | $49,433 | $14,831 | 70% less |
MISCELLANEOUS DISORDERS OF NUTRITION, METABOLISM, FLUIDS AND ELECTROLYTES WITHOU 15 patients/yr | $21,031 | $6,193 | 71% 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
- Voluntary non-profit - Other
- County
- Caldwell
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Birthing Friendly
- No
- Facility ID
- 340041