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Address
3990 EAST US HIGHWAY 64 ALT
Murphy, NC 28906
Phone
Voluntary non-profit - Private
HoursMon-Sat 24h, Sun Closed Websiteerlanger.org
Facilities & services
50
total beds
4
operating rooms
Critical access
facility type
Imaging
CTMRI
Surgery
Inpatient surgeryAnesthesiology
Other services
Chemotherapy
Accessibility & amenities
Wheelchair-accessible entrance Wheelchair-accessible parking Wheelchair-accessible restroom Apple Pay / Google Pay
ER performance
Typical ER visit length
Median time from arrival to leaving.
2 hr 40 min of 346 patients
Mental-health ER visit length
Mental health visits usually run longer (safety screening).
4 hr 5 min of 19 patients
Patients who left before being seen
Walked out before being seen, usually due to long waits.
3% of 15,941 visits
Compared to other US hospitals
Patient safety
Rates of infections, clots, falls and surgical complications during a stay.
Below average
Avoiding readmission
Patients returning within 30 days for the same condition.
Above average
Infection rates lower is better
C. diff (intestinal) infections
Gut infections, often after antibiotics.
- About average
0.60 1.00 = national avg
What patients say
Overall HCAHPS rating
Hospital rating
79% rated 9 or 10 of 10
79%
Would recommend
75% would definitely recommend
75%
Nurse communication
88% said nurses always communicated well
88%
Doctor communication
91% said doctors always communicated well
91%
Cleanliness
84% said the room was always clean
84%
Quietness at night
60% said the area was always quiet at night
60%
Clinicians on staff
172
total clinicians
11
ER physicians
By specialty
Radiology 19
Internal medicine 14
Orthopedic surgery 9
Cardiology 5
Interventional radiology 3
General surgery 2
Pulmonology 2
Hematology / oncology 2
Interventional cardiology 1
Anesthesiology 1
Obstetrics / gynecology 1
Frequently asked questions
How long is the wait at Erlanger Murphy Medical Center?

Erlanger Murphy Medical Center does not currently publish a live wait-time feed. Call the ER directly at (828) 837-8161 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 Murphy.

Is Erlanger Murphy Medical Center 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 Erlanger Murphy Medical Center, call (828) 837-8161.

Where is Erlanger Murphy Medical Center located?

Erlanger Murphy Medical Center is located at 3990 East Us Highway 64 Alt, Murphy, NC, 28906. Phone: (828) 837-8161.