Watauga Medical Center
Quality Measures vs National Average
Patient Safety
6 of 8 measures reportedMortality (Death Rates)
7 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hip & Knee Replacement | 3.3% | 74 | Avg |
| Heart Attack (AMI) | 12.3% | 133 | Avg |
| Heart Failure | 10.7% | 145 | Avg |
| Pneumonia | 15.2% | 174 | Avg |
| COPD | 12.2% | 84 | Avg |
| Stroke | 13.2% | 90 | Avg |
| Overall Mortality | 4.1% | 682 | Avg |
| Patient Safety (Composite) | 0.96% | — | Avg |
Lower rates indicate better outcomes. Volume reflects patient count during the reporting period. Source: CMS Complications and Deaths data.
Is Watauga Medical Center a Good Hospital?
Watauga Medical Center has a trust score of 60/100 and a 3-star CMS rating — above average quality. Located in Boone, NC, it is an acute care hospital with emergency services and is designated birthing-friendly.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Watauga Medical Center a good hospital?
Watauga Medical Center is an acute care hospital in Boone, NC with a 3/5 CMS star rating. Trust score: 60/100. It is rated above average.
Where is Watauga Medical Center located?
Watauga Medical Center is located at 336 Deerfield Road, Boone, NC 28607. Phone: (828) 262-4100.
What is the star rating for Watauga Medical Center?
Watauga Medical Center has a 3/5 star rating from CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services). This rating is based on mortality, safety, readmission, patient experience, and timeliness measures.
Does Watauga Medical Center have an emergency room?
Yes, Watauga Medical Center provides emergency services.
Quick Facts
- Type
- Acute Care Hospitals
- Ownership
- Government - Local
- County
- Watauga
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Birthing Friendly
- Yes
- Facility ID
- 340051