Frye Regional Medical Center
Quality Measures vs National Average
Patient Safety
6 of 8 measures reportedMortality (Death Rates)
8 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heart Attack (AMI) | 12.4% | 193 | Avg |
| Heart Failure | 18.5% | 235 | Worse |
| Pneumonia | 14.8% | 392 | Avg |
| COPD | 12% | 112 | Avg |
| Stroke | 13.9% | 110 | Avg |
| Coronary Bypass (CABG) | 2.7% | 93 | Avg |
| Overall Mortality | 4.2% | 1,037 | Avg |
| Patient Safety (Composite) | 1.03% | — | Avg |
Lower rates indicate better outcomes. Volume reflects patient count during the reporting period. Source: CMS Complications and Deaths data.
Is Frye Regional Medical Center a Good Hospital?
Frye Regional Medical Center has a trust score of 51/100 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
#1
Rank in city
2
Hospitals
51 vs 49
Score vs city avg
2.0/5
City avg rating
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Frye Regional Medical Center a good hospital?
Frye Regional Medical Center is an acute care hospital in Hickory, NC with a 2/5 CMS star rating. Trust score: 51/100.
Where is Frye Regional Medical Center located?
Frye Regional Medical Center is located at 420 N Center St, Hickory, NC 28601. Phone: (828) 322-6070.
What is the star rating for Frye Regional Medical Center?
Frye Regional 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 Frye Regional Medical Center have an emergency room?
Yes, Frye Regional Medical Center provides emergency services.
What This Hospital Charges
| Procedure | Charges | Actual Paid | Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
SEPTICEMIA OR SEVERE SEPSIS WITHOUT MV >96 HOURS WITH MCC 137 patients/yr | $107,685 | $13,183 | 88% less |
PERCUTANEOUS AND OTHER INTRACARDIAC PROCEDURES WITHOUT MCC 123 patients/yr | $239,203 | $21,912 | 91% less |
HEART FAILURE AND SHOCK WITH MCC 100 patients/yr | $61,727 | $9,145 | 85% less |
SIMPLE PNEUMONIA AND PLEURISY WITH MCC 59 patients/yr | $64,485 | $9,070 | 86% less |
PERCUTANEOUS CARDIOVASCULAR PROCEDURES WITH INTRALUMINAL DEVICE WITHOUT MCC 45 patients/yr | $134,565 | $13,160 | 90% less |
CARDIAC ARRHYTHMIA AND CONDUCTION DISORDERS WITHOUT CC/MCC 42 patients/yr | $33,411 | $4,642 | 86% less |
RESPIRATORY INFECTIONS AND INFLAMMATIONS WITH MCC 40 patients/yr | $93,264 | $11,499 | 88% less |
CARDIAC ARRHYTHMIA AND CONDUCTION DISORDERS WITH CC 40 patients/yr | $47,110 | $5,699 | 88% less |
RENAL FAILURE WITH CC 38 patients/yr | $45,683 | $6,528 | 86% less |
CIRCULATORY DISORDERS EXCEPT AMI, WITH CARDIAC CATHETERIZATION WITHOUT MCC 32 patients/yr | $70,787 | $7,769 | 89% 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
- Proprietary
- County
- Catawba
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Birthing Friendly
- Yes
- Facility ID
- 340116