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Erlanger Murphy Medical Center

Poor1-Star CMS Rating

3990 EAST US HIGHWAY 64 ALT, Murphy, NC 28906

24/7 Emergency

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3990 EAST US HIGHWAY 64 ALT
Murphy, NC 28906

About Erlanger Murphy Medical Center

Hospital overview and services

Erlanger Murphy Medical Center is a critical access hospital in Murphy, NC, serving Cherokee County and the surrounding Murphy community.

The facility provides 24/7 emergency services. Patients experiencing a medical emergency in Murphy can seek immediate care at Erlanger Murphy Medical Center'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. Erlanger Murphy Medical Center has 20 affiliated physicians across various medical specialties, providing comprehensive healthcare services to patients in the Murphy area.

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

At a Glance

Overall Rating1/5 Stars
Hospital TypeCritical Access Hospitals
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
EmergencyAvailable 24/7
Birthing FriendlyNo
EHR CertifiedNot Certified
CountyCherokee
Affiliated Doctors20

Quality & Safety

CMS quality performance measures

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CMS Overall Hospital Rating

Erlanger Murphy Medical Center 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 Murphy, NC may wish to discuss quality measures directly with the facility when considering care options.

Average

Mortality

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

Below Average

Patient Safety

Erlanger Murphy Medical Center performs below the national average for patient safety measures. Patients may want to discuss these outcomes with their care team.

Above Average

Readmission

Erlanger Murphy 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 Erlanger Murphy Medical Center

What is the CMS rating for Erlanger Murphy Medical Center?

Erlanger Murphy Medical Center has a 1-star overall quality rating from CMS, which evaluates hospitals across mortality, safety, readmission, patient experience, and timely care.

Does Erlanger Murphy Medical Center have emergency services?

Yes, Erlanger Murphy Medical Center provides 24/7 emergency services.

What type of hospital is Erlanger Murphy Medical Center?

Erlanger Murphy Medical Center is classified as a critical access hospitals facility, operated under voluntary non-profit - private ownership.

How many doctors practice at Erlanger Murphy Medical Center?

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

Data source: CMS Hospital Compare ·