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Address
1900 KILDARE FARM ROAD
Cary, NC 27518
Phone
Voluntary non-profit - Private
HoursOpen 24/7 Websitewakemed.org
Facilities & services
156
total beds
General acute care
facility type
Emergency & critical care
Dedicated ERICU
Imaging
CTMRIDiagnostic radiology
Surgery
Inpatient surgeryOpen heart surgeryCath labAnesthesiology
Other services
ChemotherapyPharmacy
Accessibility & amenities
Wheelchair-accessible entrance Wheelchair-accessible parking Wheelchair-accessible restroom Wheelchair-accessible seating Public restrooms Free parking lot Apple Pay / Google Pay
ER performance
Typical ER visit length
Median time from arrival to leaving.
3 hr 29 min of 412 patients
Patients who left before being seen
Walked out before being seen, usually due to long waits.
2% of 72,325 visits
Head CT scan time for stroke
Time from arrival to head CT for suspected stroke. Faster is better.
1 hr 22 min of 22 patients
Compared to other US hospitals
Patient safety
Rates of infections, clots, falls and surgical complications during a stay.
Above average
Avoiding readmission
Patients returning within 30 days for the same condition.
Above average
Infection rates lower is better
Central-line bloodstream infections
Bloodstream infections from a central IV line. Known as CLABSI.
- About average
0.28 1.00 = national avg
Catheter urinary-tract infections
UTIs from a urinary catheter. Known as CAUTI.
- About average
0.40 1.00 = national avg
Colon surgery site infections
Wound infections after colon surgery.
- About average
0.88 1.00 = national avg
MRSA bloodstream infections
Drug-resistant staph in the bloodstream.
- About average
1.12 1.00 = national avg
C. diff (intestinal) infections
Gut infections, often after antibiotics.
Better than average
0.26 1.00 = national avg
What patients say
Overall HCAHPS rating
Hospital rating
78% rated 9 or 10 of 10
78%
Would recommend
82% would definitely recommend
82%
Nurse communication
83% said nurses always communicated well
83%
Doctor communication
80% said doctors always communicated well
80%
Cleanliness
63% said the room was always clean
63%
Quietness at night
60% said the area was always quiet at night
60%
Clinicians on staff
687
total clinicians
72
ER physicians
By specialty
Internal medicine 51
Radiology 32
Anesthesiology 28
Cardiology 27
Neurology 21
General surgery 18
Critical care 15
Orthopedic surgery 12
Pulmonology 9
Hematology / oncology 8
Obstetrics / gynecology 6
Interventional radiology 4
Interventional cardiology 3
Frequently asked questions
How long is the wait at Wakemed, Cary Hospital?

Wakemed, Cary Hospital does not currently publish a live wait-time feed. Call the ER directly at (919) 350-2550 for the most current wait estimate.

Should I go to the ER or to urgent care?

For life-threatening symptoms , chest pain, stroke signs (face drooping, arm weakness, speech difficulty), severe bleeding, breathing difficulty, or loss of consciousness , call 911 and head to the ER. For minor injuries, fevers, low-grade illness, or anything non-emergency, urgent care is usually faster and cheaper. See urgent care near Cary.

Is Wakemed, Cary Hospital open 24 hours?

Most Medicare-certified ERs in the US run 24 hours a day, seven days a week. To confirm the current status of Wakemed, Cary Hospital, call (919) 350-2550.

Where is Wakemed, Cary Hospital located?

Wakemed, Cary Hospital is located at 1900 Kildare Farm Road, Cary, NC, 27518. Phone: (919) 350-2550.