Catawba Valley Medical Center
Quality Measures vs National Average
Patient Safety
8 of 8 measures reportedMortality (Death Rates)
7 of 8 measures reportedReadmission Rates
10 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% | 25 | Avg |
| Heart Attack (AMI) | 16.2% | 114 | Worse |
| Heart Failure | 16.6% | 202 | Worse |
| Pneumonia | 25.7% | 333 | Worse |
| COPD | 11.4% | 94 | Avg |
| Stroke | 14.3% | 137 | Avg |
| Overall Mortality | 5.2% | 846 | Worse |
| Patient Safety (Composite) | 0.93% | — | Avg |
Lower rates indicate better outcomes. Volume reflects patient count during the reporting period. Source: CMS Complications and Deaths data.
Is Catawba Valley Medical Center a Good Hospital?
Catawba Valley Medical Center has a trust score of 46/100 and a 2-star CMS rating. Located in Hickory, NC, it is an acute care hospital with emergency services and is designated birthing-friendly.
How It Compares in Hickory
#2
Rank in city
2
Hospitals
46 vs 49
Score vs city avg
2.0/5
City avg rating
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Catawba Valley Medical Center a good hospital?
Catawba Valley Medical Center is an acute care hospital in Hickory, NC with a 2/5 CMS star rating. Trust score: 46/100.
Where is Catawba Valley Medical Center located?
Catawba Valley Medical Center is located at 810 Fairgrove Church Rd, Hickory, NC 28602. Phone: (828) 326-3809.
What is the star rating for Catawba Valley Medical Center?
Catawba Valley Medical Center has a 2/5 star rating from CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services). This rating is based on mortality, safety, readmission, patient experience, and timeliness measures.
Does Catawba Valley Medical Center have an emergency room?
Yes, Catawba Valley Medical Center provides emergency services.
What This Hospital Charges
| Procedure | Charges | Actual Paid | Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
SEPTICEMIA OR SEVERE SEPSIS WITHOUT MV >96 HOURS WITH MCC 140 patients/yr | $40,308 | $14,445 | 64% less |
SIMPLE PNEUMONIA AND PLEURISY WITH MCC 53 patients/yr | $33,963 | $10,724 | 68% less |
HEART FAILURE AND SHOCK WITH MCC 49 patients/yr | $27,922 | $10,443 | 63% less |
RESPIRATORY INFECTIONS AND INFLAMMATIONS WITH MCC 41 patients/yr | $36,349 | $12,630 | 65% less |
HIP AND FEMUR PROCEDURES EXCEPT MAJOR JOINT WITH CC 32 patients/yr | $57,771 | $15,439 | 73% less |
GASTROINTESTINAL HEMORRHAGE WITH CC 31 patients/yr | $26,169 | $8,451 | 68% less |
KIDNEY AND URINARY TRACT INFECTIONS WITH MCC 27 patients/yr | $26,510 | $9,677 | 63% less |
OTHER KIDNEY AND URINARY TRACT DIAGNOSES WITH MCC 26 patients/yr | $40,911 | $12,877 | 69% less |
SEPTICEMIA OR SEVERE SEPSIS WITHOUT MV >96 HOURS WITHOUT MCC 25 patients/yr | $28,778 | $8,739 | 70% less |
CARDIAC ARRHYTHMIA AND CONDUCTION DISORDERS WITH CC 24 patients/yr | $23,174 | $6,755 | 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
- Catawba
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Birthing Friendly
- Yes
- Facility ID
- 340143