Wilkes Regional Medical Center
Quality Measures vs National Average
Patient Safety
5 of 8 measures reportedMortality (Death Rates)
5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heart Failure | 10.4% | 104 | Avg |
| Pneumonia | 13.7% | 102 | Avg |
| COPD | 8.5% | 49 | Avg |
| Stroke | 13.8% | 50 | Avg |
| Overall Mortality | 3.9% | 364 | Avg |
| Patient Safety (Composite) | 0.93% | — | Avg |
Lower rates indicate better outcomes. Volume reflects patient count during the reporting period. Source: CMS Complications and Deaths data.
Is Wilkes Regional Medical Center a Good Hospital?
Wilkes Regional Medical Center has a trust score of 58/100 and a 3-star CMS rating. Located in North Wilkesboro, NC, it is an acute care hospital with emergency services and is designated birthing-friendly.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Wilkes Regional Medical Center a good hospital?
Wilkes Regional Medical Center is an acute care hospital in North Wilkesboro, NC with a 3/5 CMS star rating. Trust score: 58/100.
Where is Wilkes Regional Medical Center located?
Wilkes Regional Medical Center is located at 1370 West D St, North Wilkesboro, NC 28659. Phone: (336) 651-8100.
What is the star rating for Wilkes Regional Medical Center?
Wilkes Regional 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 Wilkes Regional Medical Center have an emergency room?
Yes, Wilkes 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 116 patients/yr | $42,811 | $14,218 | 67% less |
HEART FAILURE AND SHOCK WITH MCC 44 patients/yr | $32,092 | $9,779 | 70% less |
KIDNEY AND URINARY TRACT INFECTIONS WITHOUT MCC 24 patients/yr | $21,651 | $6,759 | 69% less |
SIMPLE PNEUMONIA AND PLEURISY WITH CC 23 patients/yr | $29,354 | $7,151 | 76% less |
MISCELLANEOUS DISORDERS OF NUTRITION, METABOLISM, FLUIDS AND ELECTROLYTES WITHOU 23 patients/yr | $23,283 | $6,658 | 71% less |
RESPIRATORY INFECTIONS AND INFLAMMATIONS WITH MCC 22 patients/yr | $44,434 | $13,875 | 69% less |
RESPIRATORY INFECTIONS AND INFLAMMATIONS WITH CC 22 patients/yr | $29,330 | $8,093 | 72% less |
SIMPLE PNEUMONIA AND PLEURISY WITH MCC 22 patients/yr | $36,911 | $10,099 | 73% less |
SEPTICEMIA OR SEVERE SEPSIS WITHOUT MV >96 HOURS WITHOUT MCC 21 patients/yr | $28,820 | $8,621 | 70% less |
PULMONARY EDEMA AND RESPIRATORY FAILURE 20 patients/yr | $31,200 | $9,546 | 69% 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
- Wilkes
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Birthing Friendly
- Yes
- Facility ID
- 340064