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Carteret General Hospital

Poor1-Star CMS Rating

3500 ARENDELL ST, Morehead City, NC 28557

24/7 Emergency
Birthing Friendly

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3500 ARENDELL ST
Morehead City, NC 28557

About Carteret General Hospital

Hospital overview and services

Carteret General Hospital is a privately owned acute care hospital in Morehead City, NC, serving Carteret County and the surrounding Morehead City community. The hospital operates as a for-profit entity under private ownership.

The facility provides 24/7 emergency services, birthing-friendly designation for maternity care. Patients experiencing a medical emergency in Morehead City can seek immediate care at Carteret General Hospital's emergency department.

CMS has assigned this hospital a 1-star quality rating. Patients are encouraged to review the detailed quality measures below when evaluating care options. Carteret General Hospital has 20 affiliated physicians across various medical specialties, providing comprehensive healthcare services to patients in the Morehead City area.

When choosing a hospital in Morehead City, NC, consider factors including quality ratings, available specialties, emergency capabilities, and whether the facility accepts your insurance plan. You can review Carteret General Hospital's detailed quality scores, safety record, and affiliated doctors on this page.

At a Glance

Overall Rating1/5 Stars
Hospital TypeAcute Care Hospitals
OwnershipProprietary
EmergencyAvailable 24/7
Birthing FriendlyYes
EHR CertifiedNot Certified
CountyCarteret
Affiliated Doctors20

Quality & Safety

CMS quality performance measures

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CMS Overall Hospital Rating

Carteret General Hospital has received a 1-star overall quality rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). CMS evaluates hospitals across safety, mortality, readmission, patient experience, and timeliness. Patients in Morehead City, NC may wish to discuss quality measures directly with the facility when considering care options.

Below Average

Mortality

Carteret General Hospital performs below the national average for mortality outcomes. Patients may want to discuss these outcomes with their care team.

Below Average

Patient Safety

Carteret General Hospital performs below the national average for patient safety measures. Patients may want to discuss these outcomes with their care team.

Average

Readmission

Carteret General Hospital performs at about the national average for readmission rates, consistent with most hospitals across the country.

Source: CMS Hospital Compare Data

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Frequently Asked Questions

About Carteret General Hospital

What is the CMS rating for Carteret General Hospital?

Carteret General Hospital has a 1-star overall quality rating from CMS, which evaluates hospitals across mortality, safety, readmission, patient experience, and timely care.

Does Carteret General Hospital have emergency services?

Yes, Carteret General Hospital provides 24/7 emergency services.

What type of hospital is Carteret General Hospital?

Carteret General Hospital is classified as an acute care hospitals facility, operated under proprietary ownership.

How many doctors practice at Carteret General Hospital?

20 physicians are affiliated with Carteret General Hospital. View the full list above to find doctors by specialty.

Data source: CMS Hospital Compare ·