Columbus Regional Healthcare System
Quality Measures vs National Average
Patient Safety
7 of 8 measures reportedMortality (Death Rates)
5 of 8 measures reportedReadmission Rates
9 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 | 3.8% | 65 | Avg |
| Heart Failure | 14.3% | 99 | Avg |
| Pneumonia | 23.6% | 127 | Worse |
| COPD | 8.2% | 74 | Avg |
| Stroke | 11.7% | 57 | Avg |
| Overall Mortality | 4.9% | 307 | Avg |
| Patient Safety (Composite) | 1.07% | — | Avg |
Lower rates indicate better outcomes. Volume reflects patient count during the reporting period. Source: CMS Complications and Deaths data.
Is Columbus Regional Healthcare System a Good Hospital?
Columbus Regional Healthcare System has a trust score of 40/100 and a 1-star CMS rating. Located in Whiteville, NC, it is an acute care hospital with emergency services and is designated birthing-friendly.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Columbus Regional Healthcare System a good hospital?
Columbus Regional Healthcare System is an acute care hospital in Whiteville, NC with a 1/5 CMS star rating. Trust score: 40/100.
Where is Columbus Regional Healthcare System located?
Columbus Regional Healthcare System is located at 500 Jefferson St, Whiteville, NC 28472. Phone: (910) 642-8011.
What is the star rating for Columbus Regional Healthcare System?
Columbus Regional Healthcare System has a 1/5 star rating from CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services). This rating is based on mortality, safety, readmission, patient experience, and timeliness measures.
Does Columbus Regional Healthcare System have an emergency room?
Yes, Columbus Regional Healthcare System provides emergency services.
What This Hospital Charges
| Procedure | Charges | Actual Paid | Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
SEPTICEMIA OR SEVERE SEPSIS WITHOUT MV >96 HOURS WITH MCC 99 patients/yr | $41,602 | $13,394 | 68% less |
HEART FAILURE AND SHOCK WITH MCC 65 patients/yr | $28,111 | $9,398 | 67% less |
SEPTICEMIA OR SEVERE SEPSIS WITHOUT MV >96 HOURS WITHOUT MCC 25 patients/yr | $24,473 | $7,552 | 69% less |
RESPIRATORY INFECTIONS AND INFLAMMATIONS WITH MCC 21 patients/yr | $38,350 | $12,073 | 69% less |
MAJOR HIP AND KNEE JOINT REPLACEMENT OR REATTACHMENT OF LOWER EXTREMITY WITHOUT 18 patients/yr | $61,111 | $13,470 | 78% less |
GASTROINTESTINAL HEMORRHAGE WITH CC 17 patients/yr | $32,817 | $7,927 | 76% less |
RENAL FAILURE WITH MCC 16 patients/yr | $37,834 | $10,339 | 73% less |
CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE WITH MCC 15 patients/yr | $20,193 | $7,937 | 61% less |
SIMPLE PNEUMONIA AND PLEURISY WITH MCC 15 patients/yr | $37,402 | $9,494 | 75% less |
KIDNEY AND URINARY TRACT INFECTIONS WITH MCC 15 patients/yr | $25,662 | $8,284 | 68% 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
- Columbus
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Birthing Friendly
- Yes
- Facility ID
- 340068