Carolina East Medical Center
Quality Measures vs National Average
Patient Safety
7 of 8 measures reportedMortality (Death Rates)
8 of 8 measures reportedReadmission Rates
11 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 | 5.7% | 91 | Avg |
| Heart Attack (AMI) | 13% | 299 | Avg |
| Heart Failure | 11.5% | 631 | Avg |
| Pneumonia | 14.6% | 666 | Avg |
| COPD | 10.5% | 255 | Avg |
| Stroke | 12.2% | 272 | Avg |
| Coronary Bypass (CABG) | 2.3% | 171 | Avg |
| Overall Mortality | 3.7% | 2,316 | Avg |
| Patient Safety (Composite) | 0.86% | — | Avg |
Lower rates indicate better outcomes. Volume reflects patient count during the reporting period. Source: CMS Complications and Deaths data.
Is Carolina East Medical Center a Good Hospital?
Carolina East Medical Center has a trust score of 68/100 and a 4-star CMS rating — above average quality. Located in New Bern, NC, it is an acute care hospital with emergency services and is designated birthing-friendly.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Carolina East Medical Center a good hospital?
Carolina East Medical Center is an acute care hospital in New Bern, NC with a 4/5 CMS star rating. Trust score: 68/100. It is rated above average.
Where is Carolina East Medical Center located?
Carolina East Medical Center is located at 2000 Neuse Blvd, New Bern, NC 28560. Phone: (252) 633-8640.
What is the star rating for Carolina East Medical Center?
Carolina East Medical Center 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 Carolina East Medical Center have an emergency room?
Yes, Carolina East Medical Center provides emergency services.
What This Hospital Charges
| Procedure | Charges | Actual Paid | Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
SEPTICEMIA OR SEVERE SEPSIS WITHOUT MV >96 HOURS WITH MCC 329 patients/yr | $43,328 | $16,834 | 61% less |
HEART FAILURE AND SHOCK WITH MCC 217 patients/yr | $28,175 | $10,945 | 61% less |
RESPIRATORY INFECTIONS AND INFLAMMATIONS WITH MCC 152 patients/yr | $39,402 | $14,164 | 64% less |
PULMONARY EDEMA AND RESPIRATORY FAILURE 117 patients/yr | $27,436 | $10,521 | 62% less |
SIMPLE PNEUMONIA AND PLEURISY WITH MCC 116 patients/yr | $28,650 | $11,164 | 61% less |
PERCUTANEOUS AND OTHER INTRACARDIAC PROCEDURES WITHOUT MCC 107 patients/yr | $142,693 | $27,109 | 81% less |
CARDIAC ARRHYTHMIA AND CONDUCTION DISORDERS WITH CC 95 patients/yr | $17,670 | $6,413 | 64% less |
RED BLOOD CELL DISORDERS WITH MCC 81 patients/yr | $30,090 | $11,789 | 61% less |
KIDNEY AND URINARY TRACT INFECTIONS WITH MCC 70 patients/yr | $27,814 | $9,887 | 64% less |
CARDIAC ARRHYTHMIA AND CONDUCTION DISORDERS WITHOUT CC/MCC 65 patients/yr | $16,039 | $4,686 | 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
- Government - Hospital District or Authority
- County
- Craven
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Birthing Friendly
- Yes
- Facility ID
- 340131