Rutherford Regional Medical Center
Quality Measures vs National Average
Patient Safety
5 of 8 measures reportedMortality (Death Rates)
6 of 8 measures reportedReadmission Rates
7 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 | 2.2% | 168 | Avg |
| Heart Attack (AMI) | 12.1% | 25 | Avg |
| Heart Failure | 16.3% | 86 | Worse |
| Pneumonia | 13.2% | 110 | Avg |
| COPD | 11.8% | 36 | Avg |
| Stroke | 14.7% | 30 | Avg |
| Overall Mortality | 4.4% | 375 | Avg |
| Patient Safety (Composite) | 1.06% | — | Avg |
Lower rates indicate better outcomes. Volume reflects patient count during the reporting period. Source: CMS Complications and Deaths data.
Is Rutherford Regional Medical Center a Good Hospital?
Rutherford Regional Medical Center has a trust score of 49/100 and a 2-star CMS rating. Located in Rutherfordton, NC, it is an acute care hospital with emergency services and is designated birthing-friendly.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Rutherford Regional Medical Center a good hospital?
Rutherford Regional Medical Center is an acute care hospital in Rutherfordton, NC with a 2/5 CMS star rating. Trust score: 49/100.
Where is Rutherford Regional Medical Center located?
Rutherford Regional Medical Center is located at 288 South Ridgecrest Ave, Rutherfordton, NC 28139. Phone: (828) 286-5000.
What is the star rating for Rutherford Regional Medical Center?
Rutherford 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 Rutherford Regional Medical Center have an emergency room?
Yes, Rutherford 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 109 patients/yr | $51,193 | $14,510 | 72% less |
MAJOR HIP AND KNEE JOINT REPLACEMENT OR REATTACHMENT OF LOWER EXTREMITY WITHOUT 74 patients/yr | $100,599 | $15,473 | 85% less |
SIMPLE PNEUMONIA AND PLEURISY WITH MCC 23 patients/yr | $50,386 | $10,274 | 80% less |
HEART FAILURE AND SHOCK WITH MCC 21 patients/yr | $55,219 | $10,133 | 82% less |
KIDNEY AND URINARY TRACT INFECTIONS WITH MCC 21 patients/yr | $37,612 | $9,227 | 75% less |
SEPTICEMIA OR SEVERE SEPSIS WITHOUT MV >96 HOURS WITHOUT MCC 21 patients/yr | $34,954 | $8,475 | 76% less |
RESPIRATORY INFECTIONS AND INFLAMMATIONS WITH MCC 14 patients/yr | $64,533 | $12,478 | 81% less |
CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE WITH MCC 13 patients/yr | $34,668 | $8,881 | 74% less |
CARDIAC ARRHYTHMIA AND CONDUCTION DISORDERS WITH CC 13 patients/yr | $30,254 | $6,501 | 79% less |
HIP AND FEMUR PROCEDURES EXCEPT MAJOR JOINT WITH CC 13 patients/yr | $86,081 | $15,941 | 81% 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
- Rutherford
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Birthing Friendly
- Yes
- Facility ID
- 340013