Carolinas Medical Center/Behav Health
Quality Measures vs National Average
Patient Safety
8 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 | 3% | 179 | Avg |
| Heart Attack (AMI) | 9.7% | 155 | Avg |
| Heart Failure | 9.7% | 425 | Avg |
| Pneumonia | 14.1% | 537 | Avg |
| COPD | 6.5% | 127 | Avg |
| Stroke | 13.2% | 392 | Avg |
| Coronary Bypass (CABG) | 1.9% | 87 | Avg |
| Overall Mortality | 3.7% | 3,315 | Avg |
| Patient Safety (Composite) | 0.88% | — | Avg |
Lower rates indicate better outcomes. Volume reflects patient count during the reporting period. Source: CMS Complications and Deaths data.
Is Carolinas Medical Center/Behav Health a Good Hospital?
Carolinas Medical Center/Behav Health has a trust score of 71/100 and a 4-star CMS rating — above average quality. Located in Charlotte, NC, it is an acute care hospital with emergency services and is designated birthing-friendly.
How It Compares in Charlotte
#3
Rank in city
6
Hospitals
71 vs 67
Score vs city avg
4.0/5
City avg rating
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Carolinas Medical Center/Behav Health a good hospital?
Carolinas Medical Center/Behav Health is an acute care hospital in Charlotte, NC with a 4/5 CMS star rating. Trust score: 71/100. It is rated above average.
Where is Carolinas Medical Center/Behav Health located?
Carolinas Medical Center/Behav Health is located at 1000 Blythe Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28203. Phone: (704) 355-2000.
What is the star rating for Carolinas Medical Center/Behav Health?
Carolinas Medical Center/Behav Health 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 Carolinas Medical Center/Behav Health have an emergency room?
Yes, Carolinas Medical Center/Behav Health provides emergency services.
What This Hospital Charges
| Procedure | Charges | Actual Paid | Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
SEPTICEMIA OR SEVERE SEPSIS WITHOUT MV >96 HOURS WITH MCC 260 patients/yr | $94,586 | $24,644 | 74% less |
HEART FAILURE AND SHOCK WITH MCC 155 patients/yr | $49,953 | $15,709 | 69% less |
ENDOVASCULAR CARDIAC VALVE REPLACEMENT AND SUPPLEMENT PROCEDURES WITHOUT MCC 138 patients/yr | $196,776 | $40,376 | 79% less |
SIMPLE PNEUMONIA AND PLEURISY WITH MCC 106 patients/yr | $57,839 | $17,765 | 69% less |
INTRACRANIAL HEMORRHAGE OR CEREBRAL INFARCTION WITH MCC 105 patients/yr | $99,498 | $25,066 | 75% less |
ESOPHAGITIS, GASTROENTERITIS AND MISCELLANEOUS DIGESTIVE DISORDERS WITHOUT MCC 99 patients/yr | $37,077 | $11,532 | 69% less |
RESPIRATORY INFECTIONS AND INFLAMMATIONS WITH MCC 93 patients/yr | $86,654 | $23,508 | 73% less |
CRANIOTOMY AND ENDOVASCULAR INTRACRANIAL PROCEDURES WITH MCC 90 patients/yr | $162,088 | $41,732 | 74% less |
COMBINED ANTERIOR AND POSTERIOR SPINAL FUSION WITH CC 89 patients/yr | $272,176 | $57,121 | 79% less |
PERCUTANEOUS AND OTHER INTRACARDIAC PROCEDURES WITHOUT MCC 87 patients/yr | $138,689 | $28,757 | 79% 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
- Mecklenburg
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Birthing Friendly
- Yes
- Facility ID
- 340113