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.
What This Hospital Charges
| Procedure | Charges | Actual Paid | Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
SEPTICEMIA OR SEVERE SEPSIS WITHOUT MV >96 HOURS WITH MCC 78 patients/yr | $37,413 | $18,923 | 49% less |
HEART FAILURE AND SHOCK WITH MCC 54 patients/yr | $22,548 | $11,893 | 47% less |
MAJOR HIP AND KNEE JOINT REPLACEMENT OR REATTACHMENT OF LOWER EXTREMITY WITHOUT 46 patients/yr | $54,819 | $17,509 | 68% less |
SIMPLE PNEUMONIA AND PLEURISY WITH MCC 35 patients/yr | $27,936 | $12,112 | 57% less |
RESPIRATORY INFECTIONS AND INFLAMMATIONS WITH MCC 34 patients/yr | $35,580 | $15,777 | 56% less |
INTRACRANIAL HEMORRHAGE OR CEREBRAL INFARCTION WITH CC OR TPA IN 24 HOURS 23 patients/yr | $27,722 | $9,614 | 65% less |
HIP AND FEMUR PROCEDURES EXCEPT MAJOR JOINT WITH CC 23 patients/yr | $55,186 | $20,066 | 64% less |
HIP REPLACEMENT WITH PRINCIPAL DIAGNOSIS OF HIP FRACTURE WITHOUT MCC 23 patients/yr | $53,118 | $19,598 | 63% less |
CARDIAC ARRHYTHMIA AND CONDUCTION DISORDERS WITH CC 22 patients/yr | $16,567 | $7,082 | 57% less |
SIMPLE PNEUMONIA AND PLEURISY WITH CC 19 patients/yr | $17,257 | $7,797 | 55% 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
- Government - Local
- County
- Watauga
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Birthing Friendly
- Yes
- Facility ID
- 340051