Wakemed, Cary Hospital
Quality Measures vs National Average
Patient Safety
7 of 8 measures reportedMortality (Death Rates)
7 of 8 measures reportedReadmission Rates
8 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 | 3.2% | 56 | Avg |
| Heart Attack (AMI) | 13% | 77 | Avg |
| Heart Failure | 9.6% | 410 | Avg |
| Pneumonia | 16.6% | 539 | Avg |
| COPD | 9.9% | 158 | Avg |
| Stroke | 12.2% | 264 | Avg |
| Overall Mortality | 3.4% | 1,623 | Better |
| Patient Safety (Composite) | 1.04% | — | Avg |
Lower rates indicate better outcomes. Volume reflects patient count during the reporting period. Source: CMS Complications and Deaths data.
Is Wakemed, Cary Hospital a Good Hospital?
Wakemed, Cary Hospital has a trust score of 79/100 and a 5-star CMS rating — above average quality. Located in Cary, NC, it is an acute care hospital with emergency services and is designated birthing-friendly. It performs better than the national average in overall mortality.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Wakemed, Cary Hospital a good hospital?
Wakemed, Cary Hospital is an acute care hospital in Cary, NC with a 5/5 CMS star rating. Trust score: 79/100. It is rated above average.
Where is Wakemed, Cary Hospital located?
Wakemed, Cary Hospital is located at 1900 Kildare Farm Road, Cary, NC 27518. Phone: (919) 350-2550.
What is the star rating for Wakemed, Cary Hospital?
Wakemed, Cary Hospital has a 5/5 star rating from CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services). This rating is based on mortality, safety, readmission, patient experience, and timeliness measures.
Does Wakemed, Cary Hospital have an emergency room?
Yes, Wakemed, Cary Hospital provides emergency services.
What This Hospital Charges
| Procedure | Charges | Actual Paid | Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
SEPTICEMIA OR SEVERE SEPSIS WITHOUT MV >96 HOURS WITH MCC 217 patients/yr | $54,283 | $13,438 | 75% less |
HEART FAILURE AND SHOCK WITH MCC 149 patients/yr | $38,935 | $8,551 | 78% less |
KIDNEY AND URINARY TRACT INFECTIONS WITHOUT MCC 105 patients/yr | $29,421 | $5,575 | 81% less |
RESPIRATORY INFECTIONS AND INFLAMMATIONS WITH MCC 88 patients/yr | $45,573 | $11,118 | 76% less |
SEPTICEMIA OR SEVERE SEPSIS WITHOUT MV >96 HOURS WITHOUT MCC 74 patients/yr | $36,526 | $7,196 | 80% less |
SIMPLE PNEUMONIA AND PLEURISY WITH MCC 69 patients/yr | $47,516 | $8,983 | 81% less |
GASTROINTESTINAL HEMORRHAGE WITH CC 69 patients/yr | $46,719 | $6,944 | 85% less |
KIDNEY AND URINARY TRACT INFECTIONS WITH MCC 64 patients/yr | $33,392 | $7,715 | 77% less |
ESOPHAGITIS, GASTROENTERITIS AND MISCELLANEOUS DIGESTIVE DISORDERS WITHOUT MCC 59 patients/yr | $29,972 | $5,267 | 82% less |
CELLULITIS WITHOUT MCC 57 patients/yr | $22,919 | $5,840 | 75% 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 - Private
- County
- Wake
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Birthing Friendly
- Yes
- Facility ID
- 340173