Acute care hospital in Durham, NC
North Carolina Specialty Hospital
3916 Ben Franklin Boulevard, Durham, NC 27704 · (919) 956-9300
CMS overall hospital star rating
- Patient survey★★★★★4
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
North Carolina Specialty Hospital at a glance
North Carolina Specialty Hospital is a for-profit acute care hospital in Durham, North Carolina (Durham County).
CMS has not published a overall hospital star rating for this hospital, usually because it has too little recent data.
84% of surveyed patients said they would definitely recommend the hospital (national average 71.2%).
Across CMS mortality, safety and readmission measures, it performed better than the national rate on 0 and worse on 1.
It does not provide emergency services.
Facility details
- Type
- Acute care hospital
- Ownership
- Proprietary
- Emergency services
- No
- County
- Durham County
- CMS Certification Number
- 340049
How CMS scored this hospital
Number of measures in each group where the hospital was better, no different, or worse than the national rate.
| Measure group | Better | No different | Worse |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mortality (death rates) | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Safety of care | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Readmissions | 0 | 2 | 1 |
Patient survey
| Measure | This facility | North Carolina avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patient survey summary rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3.4 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Better |
| Patients who rated the hospital 9 or 10 out of 10 (higher is better) | 80% | 71.4% | 71.7% | Better |
| Patients who would definitely recommend the hospital (higher is better) | 84% | 70% | 71.2% | Better |
| Nurse communication (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | 3.4 / 5 | Better |
| Doctor communication (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3.5 / 5 | 3.1 / 5 | Better |
| Communication about medicines (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | 2.7 / 5 | Average |
| Discharge information (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 3.4 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Average |
| Cleanliness (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | 3.4 / 5 | Average |
| Quietness at night (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3.4 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Better |
| Completed patient surveys | 261 | 685 | 611 |
Timely care
| Measure | This facility | North Carolina avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Healthcare workers given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 91% | 85.9% | 74.5% | Better |
Readmissions (30-day)
| Measure | This facility | North Carolina avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readmission rate after hip/knee replacement (lower is better) | 5.6% | 5.7% | 5.8% | Average |
Safety & infections
| Measure | This facility | North Carolina avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Complication rate for hip/knee replacement (lower is better) | 4.1% | 4% | 4.2% | Average |
| Serious complications (patient safety composite) (lower is better) | 0.93 | 0.99 | 1.00 | Average |
Other hospitals near North Carolina Specialty Hospital
Duke Regional Hospital
3643 N Roxboro Street, Durham, NC 27704 · under 1 mi
Acute Care Hospitals · Government
★★★★★5Much above average- Not rated
Durham VA Medical Center
508 Fulton Street, Durham, NC 27705 · 8.6 mi
Acute Care - Veterans Administration · Government
★★★★★4Above average- ★★★★★5Much above average
- Not rated
- ★★★★★5Much above average
Frequently asked questions
What is North Carolina Specialty Hospital's rating?
CMS has not published a star rating for North Carolina Specialty Hospital. This usually means there is not enough recent data.
Does North Carolina Specialty Hospital have an emergency room?
No. CMS lists it as not providing emergency services.
Where is North Carolina Specialty Hospital and how do I contact it?
North Carolina Specialty Hospital is at 3916 Ben Franklin Boulevard, Durham, NC 27704. Phone: (919) 956-9300.
About this data
Ratings and measures come from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. They're based on state inspections, patient surveys and facility reports, and they describe the past. Facilities change, so visit in person and confirm details directly. About our data · Spotted an error? Let us know.