Critical access hospital in Jefferson, NC
Ashe Memorial Hospital
200 Hospital Ave, Jefferson, NC 28640 · (336) 246-7101
CMS overall hospital star rating
- Patient surveyNot rated
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
Ashe Memorial Hospital at a glance
Ashe Memorial Hospital is a non-profit critical access hospital in Jefferson, North Carolina (Ashe County).
CMS gives it 3 out of 5 stars on its overall hospital star rating, close to the North Carolina average of 3.3.
68% of surveyed patients said they would definitely recommend the hospital (national average 71.2%).
Emergency patients sent home typically spent 178 minutes in the ER, close to the North Carolina median of 183 minutes.
Facility details
- Type
- Critical access hospital
- Ownership
- Voluntary Non-Profit - Private
- Emergency services
- Yes
- County
- Ashe County
- CMS Certification Number
- 341325
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 | 4 | 0 |
| Safety of care | — | — | — |
| Readmissions | 0 | 8 | 0 |
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | North Carolina avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall hospital star rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | 3.2 / 5 | Average |
Patient survey
| Measure | This facility | North Carolina avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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) | 68% | 70% | 71.2% | Average |
| Completed patient surveys | 94 | 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) | 178 min | 183 min | 157 min | Worse |
| Patients who left the ER before being seen (lower is better) | 3% | 2.3% | 1.7% | Worse |
| Emergency department volume | low |
Timely care
| Measure | This facility | North Carolina avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Healthcare workers given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 100% | 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) | 10.5% | 11.3% | 11.1% | Better |
| Death rate for pneumonia patients (lower is better) | 16.4% | 15.4% | 15.3% | Worse |
| Death rate for stroke patients (lower is better) | 12.7% | 12.3% | 12.1% | Average |
| Death rate for COPD patients (lower is better) | 7.6% | 8.8% | 8.6% | Better |
Readmissions (30-day)
| Measure | This facility | North Carolina avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readmission rate after heart failure (lower is better) | 20.6% | 21.4% | 21.4% | Average |
| Readmission rate after pneumonia (lower is better) | 18.1% | 17.1% | 17.3% | Average |
| Readmission rate after COPD (lower is better) | 19.2% | 19.8% | 19.9% | Average |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Ashe Memorial Hospital's rating?
Ashe Memorial Hospital has 3 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 Ashe Memorial Hospital?
Patients treated and sent home from the emergency department spent a median of 178 minutes there, from arrival to departure. The North Carolina median is 183 minutes.
Does Ashe Memorial Hospital have an emergency room?
Yes. CMS lists it as providing emergency services.
Where is Ashe Memorial Hospital and how do I contact it?
Ashe Memorial Hospital is at 200 Hospital Ave, Jefferson, NC 28640. Phone: (336) 246-7101.
About this data
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