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.
Quick Facts
- Type
- Acute Care Hospitals
- Ownership
- Proprietary
- County
- Rutherford
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Birthing Friendly
- Yes
- Facility ID
- 340013