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Address
433 MCALISTER RD
Lincolnton, NC 28092
Phone
Government - Hospital District or Authority
HoursOpen 24/7 Websiteatriumhealth.org
Facilities & services
110
total beds
General acute care
facility type
Emergency & critical care
ICUHelipad
Imaging
CTDiagnostic radiology
Surgery
Inpatient surgery
Other services
Pharmacy
Accessibility & amenities
Wheelchair-accessible entrance Wheelchair-accessible parking Apple Pay / Google Pay
ER performance
Typical ER visit length
Median time from arrival to leaving.
2 hr 54 min of 384 patients
Patients who left before being seen
Walked out before being seen, usually due to long waits.
3% of 41,677 visits
Head CT scan time for stroke
Time from arrival to head CT for suspected stroke. Faster is better.
1 hr 15 min of 16 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.
- About average
Infection rates lower is better
Central-line bloodstream infections
Bloodstream infections from a central IV line. Known as CLABSI.
- About average
0.00 1.00 = national avg
Catheter urinary-tract infections
UTIs from a urinary catheter. Known as CAUTI.
- About average
0.39 1.00 = national avg
Colon surgery site infections
Wound infections after colon surgery.
- About average
1.33 1.00 = national avg
MRSA bloodstream infections
Drug-resistant staph in the bloodstream.
- About average
0.67 1.00 = national avg
C. diff (intestinal) infections
Gut infections, often after antibiotics.
Better than average
0.24 1.00 = national avg
What patients say
Overall HCAHPS rating
Hospital rating
80% rated 9 or 10 of 10
80%
Would recommend
78% would definitely recommend
78%
Nurse communication
83% said nurses always communicated well
83%
Doctor communication
82% said doctors always communicated well
82%
Cleanliness
79% said the room was always clean
79%
Quietness at night
68% said the area was always quiet at night
68%
Clinicians on staff
335
total clinicians
19
ER physicians
By specialty
Radiology 43
Internal medicine 19
Cardiology 10
Neurology 8
Anesthesiology 7
Orthopedic surgery 7
Hematology / oncology 5
Pulmonology 4
General surgery 3
Obstetrics / gynecology 2
Critical care 1
Frequently asked questions
How long is the wait at Atrium Health Lincoln?

Atrium Health Lincoln does not currently publish a live wait-time feed. Call the ER directly at (980) 212-2000 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 Lincolnton.

Is Atrium Health Lincoln 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 Atrium Health Lincoln, call (980) 212-2000.

Where is Atrium Health Lincoln located?

Atrium Health Lincoln is located at 433 McAlister Rd, Lincolnton, NC, 28092. Phone: (980) 212-2000.