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Address
2201 S STERLING ST
Morganton, NC 28655
Phone
Proprietary
HoursOpen 24/7 Websiteunchealthblueridge.org
Facilities & services
204
total beds
General acute care
facility type
Emergency & critical care
ICUCCUEmergency psych
Imaging
CTMRI
Surgery
Anesthesiology
Other services
Psychiatric unit
Accessibility & amenities
Wheelchair-accessible entrance Wheelchair-accessible parking Wheelchair-accessible restroom Wheelchair-accessible seating Apple Pay / Google Pay
ER performance
Typical ER visit length
Median time from arrival to leaving.
2 hr 39 min of 376 patients
Mental-health ER visit length
Mental health visits usually run longer (safety screening).
5 hr 14 min of 20 patients
Patients who left before being seen
Walked out before being seen, usually due to long waits.
3% of 49,982 visits
Head CT scan time for stroke
Time from arrival to head CT for suspected stroke. Faster is better.
1 hr 12 min of 25 patients
Compared to other US hospitals
Patient safety
Rates of infections, clots, falls and surgical complications during a stay.
- About 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
0.38 1.00 = national avg
Catheter urinary-tract infections
UTIs from a urinary catheter. Known as CAUTI.
- About average
0.78 1.00 = national avg
Colon surgery site infections
Wound infections after colon surgery.
- About average
0.37 1.00 = national avg
MRSA bloodstream infections
Drug-resistant staph in the bloodstream.
- About average
0.00 1.00 = national avg
C. diff (intestinal) infections
Gut infections, often after antibiotics.
Better than average
0.07 1.00 = national avg
What patients say
Overall HCAHPS rating
Hospital rating
65% rated 9 or 10 of 10
65%
Would recommend
61% would definitely recommend
61%
Nurse communication
75% said nurses always communicated well
75%
Doctor communication
78% said doctors always communicated well
78%
Cleanliness
67% said the room was always clean
67%
Quietness at night
52% said the area was always quiet at night
52%
Clinicians on staff
340
total clinicians
21
ER physicians
By specialty
Internal medicine 41
Radiology 25
Anesthesiology 12
Orthopedic surgery 7
General surgery 5
Obstetrics / gynecology 5
Cardiology 3
Neurology 3
Pulmonology 3
Hematology / oncology 3
Interventional cardiology 2
Frequently asked questions
How long is the wait at Blue Ridge Healthcare Hospitals, INC?

Blue Ridge Healthcare Hospitals, INC does not currently publish a live wait-time feed. Call the ER directly at (828) 580-5000 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 Morganton.

Is Blue Ridge Healthcare Hospitals, INC 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 Blue Ridge Healthcare Hospitals, INC, call (828) 580-5000.

Where is Blue Ridge Healthcare Hospitals, INC located?

Blue Ridge Healthcare Hospitals, INC is located at 2201 S Sterling St, Morganton, NC, 28655. Phone: (828) 580-5000.