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Carolina East Medical Center

Average3-Star CMS Rating

2000 NEUSE BLVD, New Bern, NC 28560

24/7 Emergency
Birthing Friendly

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2000 NEUSE BLVD
New Bern, NC 28560

About Carolina East Medical Center

Hospital overview and services

Carolina East Medical Center is a government-operated acute care hospital in New Bern, NC, serving Craven County and the surrounding New Bern community. As a government-operated facility, it is accountable to the public and typically serves as a safety-net provider for the community.

The facility provides 24/7 emergency services, birthing-friendly designation for maternity care. Patients experiencing a medical emergency in New Bern can seek immediate care at Carolina East Medical Center's emergency department.

The hospital holds a 3-star CMS quality rating, reflecting average performance across key healthcare quality measures. Carolina East Medical Center has 20 affiliated physicians across various medical specialties, providing comprehensive healthcare services to patients in the New Bern area.

When choosing a hospital in New Bern, NC, consider factors including quality ratings, available specialties, emergency capabilities, and whether the facility accepts your insurance plan. You can review Carolina East Medical Center's detailed quality scores, safety record, and affiliated doctors on this page.

At a Glance

Overall Rating3/5 Stars
Hospital TypeAcute Care Hospitals
OwnershipGovernment - Hospital District or Authority
EmergencyAvailable 24/7
Birthing FriendlyYes
EHR CertifiedNot Certified
CountyCraven
Affiliated Doctors20

Quality & Safety

CMS quality performance measures

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Average

CMS Overall Hospital Rating

Carolina East Medical Center has received a 3-star overall quality rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). This average rating reflects performance across multiple quality domains including patient safety, mortality outcomes, and readmission rates. CMS evaluates hospitals annually to help patients make informed decisions about their care in New Bern, NC.

Average

Mortality

Carolina East Medical Center performs at about the national average for mortality outcomes, consistent with most hospitals across the country.

Above Average

Patient Safety

Carolina East Medical Center performs better than the national average for patient safety measures, indicating stronger outcomes for patients at this facility.

Above Average

Readmission

Carolina East Medical Center performs better than the national average for readmission rates, indicating stronger outcomes for patients at this facility.

Source: CMS Hospital Compare Data

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Frequently Asked Questions

About Carolina East Medical Center

What is the CMS rating for Carolina East Medical Center?

Carolina East Medical Center has a 3-star overall quality rating from CMS, which evaluates hospitals across mortality, safety, readmission, patient experience, and timely care.

Does Carolina East Medical Center have emergency services?

Yes, Carolina East Medical Center provides 24/7 emergency services.

What type of hospital is Carolina East Medical Center?

Carolina East Medical Center is classified as an acute care hospitals facility, operated under government - hospital district or authority ownership.

How many doctors practice at Carolina East Medical Center?

20 physicians are affiliated with Carolina East Medical Center. View the full list above to find doctors by specialty.

Data source: CMS Hospital Compare ·