Acute care hospital in Lexington, NC
Lexington Memorial Hospital INC
250 Hospital Drive PO Box 1817, Lexington, NC 27293 · (336) 248-5161
CMS overall hospital star rating
- Patient survey★★★★★3
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
Lexington Memorial Hospital INC at a glance
Lexington Memorial Hospital INC is a non-profit acute care hospital in Lexington, North Carolina (Davidson County).
CMS gives it 2 out of 5 stars on its overall hospital star rating, worse than the North Carolina average of 3.3.
66% of surveyed patients said they would definitely recommend the hospital (national average 71.2%).
Emergency patients sent home typically spent 154 minutes in the ER, better than the North Carolina median of 183 minutes.
Facility details
- Type
- Acute care hospital
- Ownership
- Voluntary Non-Profit - Private
- Emergency services
- Yes
- County
- Davidson County
- CMS Certification Number
- 340096
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 | 5 | 0 |
| Safety of care | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Readmissions | 0 | 7 | 0 |
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | North Carolina avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall hospital star rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 2 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | 3.2 / 5 | Worse |
Patient survey
| Measure | This facility | North Carolina avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patient survey summary rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 3.4 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Average |
| Patients who rated the hospital 9 or 10 out of 10 (higher is better) | 71% | 71.4% | 71.7% | Average |
| Patients who would definitely recommend the hospital (higher is better) | 66% | 70% | 71.2% | Worse |
| Nurse communication (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | 3.4 / 5 | Better |
| Doctor communication (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 3.5 / 5 | 3.1 / 5 | Average |
| 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) | 4 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | 3.4 / 5 | Better |
| Quietness at night (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 3.4 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Average |
| Completed patient surveys | 562 | 685 | 611 |
Emergency room
| Measure | This facility | North Carolina avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median time in the ER before leaving ⓘ (lower is better) | 154 min | 183 min | 157 min | Average |
| Patients who left the ER before being seen (lower is better) | 2% | 2.3% | 1.7% | Worse |
| Emergency department volume | medium |
Timely care
| Measure | This facility | North Carolina avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Appropriate care for severe sepsis and septic shock (higher is better) | 70% | 63.5% | 63.8% | Better |
| Healthcare workers given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 80% | 85.9% | 74.5% | Better |
Death rates (30-day)
| Measure | This facility | North Carolina avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Death rate for heart failure patients (lower is better) | 11.3% | 11.3% | 11.1% | Average |
| Death rate for pneumonia patients (lower is better) | 14.9% | 15.4% | 15.3% | Average |
| Death rate for stroke patients (lower is better) | 12.7% | 12.3% | 12.1% | Average |
| Death rate for COPD patients (lower is better) | 9.1% | 8.8% | 8.6% | Worse |
Readmissions (30-day)
| Measure | This facility | North Carolina avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readmission rate after heart failure (lower is better) | 22.6% | 21.4% | 21.4% | Worse |
| Readmission rate after pneumonia (lower is better) | 18.8% | 17.1% | 17.3% | Worse |
| Readmission rate after COPD (lower is better) | 19.6% | 19.8% | 19.9% | Average |
| Readmission rate after hip/knee replacement (lower is better) | 5.3% | 5.7% | 5.8% | Better |
Safety & infections
| Measure | This facility | North Carolina avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Complication rate for hip/knee replacement (lower is better) | 3.7% | 4% | 4.2% | Better |
| Serious complications (patient safety composite) (lower is better) | 0.95 | 0.99 | 1.00 | Average |
| Catheter-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTI) (lower is better) | 0.00 | 0.55 | 0.48 | Average |
| Surgical site infections after colon surgery (lower is better) | 1.61 | 0.93 | 0.80 | Average |
| C. difficile intestinal infections (lower is better) | 0.18 | 0.31 | 0.36 | Better |
Frequently asked questions
What is Lexington Memorial Hospital INC's rating?
Lexington Memorial Hospital INC has 2 out of 5 stars on the CMS overall hospital star rating. The average for North Carolina hospitals is 3.3 stars.
How long is the ER wait at Lexington Memorial Hospital INC?
Patients treated and sent home from the emergency department spent a median of 154 minutes there, from arrival to departure. The North Carolina median is 183 minutes.
Does Lexington Memorial Hospital INC have an emergency room?
Yes. CMS lists it as providing emergency services.
Where is Lexington Memorial Hospital INC and how do I contact it?
Lexington Memorial Hospital INC is at 250 Hospital Drive PO Box 1817, Lexington, NC 27293. Phone: (336) 248-5161.
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.