2 hospitals in Hickory, NC · avg 2.5★ · 100% emergency services
Catawba Valley Medical Center
810 Fairgrove Church Rd, Hickory, NC 28602
(828) 326-3809Frye Regional Medical Center
420 N Center St, Hickory, NC 28601
(828) 322-6070About Hospitals in Hickory
Hospital care in Hickory, North Carolina
Hickory, North Carolina is served by 2 Medicare-certified hospitals. The average CMS quality rating is 2.5 out of 5 stars. 2 hospitals (100%) offer 24/7 emergency services.
Hospital types available include 2 acute care hospitals.
When choosing a hospital in Hickory, consider the CMS quality rating, emergency department availability, specialty services offered, patient safety record, and whether the facility accepts your insurance. Each hospital page includes detailed quality measures, patient outcomes, and contact information.
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About hospitals in Hickory, NC
How many hospitals are in Hickory, NC?
There are 2 Medicare-certified hospitals in Hickory, North Carolina. 2 (100%) offer 24/7 emergency services.
What is the average hospital rating in Hickory?
The average CMS quality rating for hospitals in Hickory is 2.5 out of 5 stars. Ratings are based on mortality, safety, readmissions, patient experience, and timely care.
What types of hospitals are in Hickory?
Hickory has 2 acute care hospitals.
How are hospital quality ratings determined?
CMS rates hospitals from 1 to 5 stars based on seven measure groups: mortality, safety of care, readmission rates, patient experience (HCAHPS surveys), timely and effective care, efficient use of medical imaging, and overall quality. Ratings are updated annually.
Does Medicare cover hospital stays?
Yes. Medicare Part A covers inpatient hospital stays including semi-private rooms, meals, nursing services, and medically necessary drugs. All hospitals listed on OurHealthNetwork are Medicare-certified.
Which Hickory hospitals have emergency services?
2 of 2 hospitals in Hickory have emergency departments. Look for the "Emergency" badge on each hospital listing above.
Data source: CMS Hospital Compare ·