Best Hospitals in North Carolina, Graded A–F — page 3
All 95 graded Medicare-certified hospitals in North Carolina, scored from CMS Care Compare — overall rating, mortality, safety of care and readmissions — against North Carolina hospitals of the same type. Grades are computed, never edited, and every input is shown on the hospital page.
CMS data as of Sep 2026 · graded Sep 11, 2026
All North Carolina
Charlotte (6)Durham (4)Winston-Salem (3)Asheville (2)Fayetteville (2)Hendersonville (2)Hickory (2)Raleigh (2)Salisbury (2)
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Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center - Wilmington, NC · Acute care hospital · government - local CMS Care Compare · data as of Sep 2026
- CMS overall rating 3 of 5 — below median among North Carolina acute care hospitals
- Mortality: 0 measures better than the national rate, 1 worse, of 8
- Safety: 2 measures better than the national rate, 0 worse, of 8
CScore 48 · AverageSee Full Grade
(910) 343-7000
Wilmington, NEW HANOVER County
Emergency dept.
Birthing-Friendly
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Harris Regional Hospital - Sylva, NC · Acute care hospital · proprietary CMS Care Compare · data as of Sep 2026
- CMS overall rating 3 of 5 — below median among North Carolina acute care hospitals
- Mortality: 0 measures better than the national rate, 0 worse, of 5
- Safety: 0 measures better than the national rate, 0 worse, of 6
CScore 48 · AverageSee Full Grade
(828) 586-7000
Sylva, JACKSON County
Emergency dept.
Birthing-Friendly
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Atrium Health Union - Monroe, NC · Acute care hospital · government - hospital district or authority CMS Care Compare · data as of Sep 2026
- CMS overall rating 4 of 5 — above median among North Carolina acute care hospitals
- Mortality: 0 measures better than the national rate, 0 worse, of 7
- Safety: 1 measure better than the national rate, 0 worse, of 7
CScore 46 · AverageSee Full Grade
(704) 283-3100
Monroe, UNION County
Emergency dept.
Birthing-Friendly
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High Point Regional Health System - High Point, NC · Acute care hospital · voluntary non-profit - private CMS Care Compare · data as of Sep 2026
- CMS overall rating 2 of 5 — bottom quarter among North Carolina acute care hospitals
- Mortality: 0 measures better than the national rate, 0 worse, of 7
- Safety: 1 measure better than the national rate, 0 worse, of 7
CScore 46 · AverageSee Full Grade
(336) 878-6000
High Point, GUILFORD County
Emergency dept.
Birthing-Friendly
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Atrium Health Lincoln - Lincolnton, NC · Acute care hospital · government - hospital district or authority CMS Care Compare · data as of Sep 2026
- CMS overall rating 3 of 5 — below median among North Carolina acute care hospitals
- Mortality: 0 measures better than the national rate, 0 worse, of 5
- Safety: 1 measure better than the national rate, 0 worse, of 6
CScore 45 · AverageSee Full Grade
(980) 212-2000
Lincolnton, LINCOLN County
Emergency dept.
Birthing-Friendly
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Scotland Memorial Hospital - Laurinburg, NC · Acute care hospital · voluntary non-profit - private CMS Care Compare · data as of Sep 2026
- CMS overall rating 3 of 5 — below median among North Carolina acute care hospitals
- Mortality: 0 measures better than the national rate, 0 worse, of 6
- Safety: 1 measure better than the national rate, 0 worse, of 6
CScore 45 · AverageSee Full Grade
(910) 291-7000
Laurinburg, SCOTLAND County
Emergency dept.
Birthing-Friendly
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Sentara Albemarle Medical Center - Elizabeth City, NC · Acute care hospital · government - hospital district or authority CMS Care Compare · data as of Sep 2026
- CMS overall rating 3 of 5 — below median among North Carolina acute care hospitals
- Mortality: 0 measures better than the national rate, 0 worse, of 7
- Safety: 1 measure better than the national rate, 0 worse, of 6
CScore 45 · AverageSee Full Grade
(252) 335-0531
Elizabeth City, PASQUOTANK County
Emergency dept.
Birthing-Friendly
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Unc Health Care Wayne - Goldsboro, NC · Acute care hospital · voluntary non-profit - private CMS Care Compare · data as of Sep 2026
- CMS overall rating 3 of 5 — below median among North Carolina acute care hospitals
- Mortality: 0 measures better than the national rate, 0 worse, of 7
- Safety: 2 measures better than the national rate, 1 worse, of 6
CScore 45 · AverageSee Full Grade
(919) 736-1110
Goldsboro, WAYNE County
Emergency dept.
Birthing-Friendly
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Watauga Medical Center - Boone, NC · Acute care hospital · government - local CMS Care Compare · data as of Sep 2026
- CMS overall rating 3 of 5 — below median among North Carolina acute care hospitals
- Mortality: 0 measures better than the national rate, 0 worse, of 7
- Safety: 1 measure better than the national rate, 0 worse, of 6
CScore 45 · AverageSee Full Grade
(828) 262-4100
Boone, WATAUGA County
Emergency dept.
Birthing-Friendly
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Ashe Memorial Hospital - Jefferson, NC · Critical access hospital · voluntary non-profit - private CMS Care Compare · data as of Sep 2026
- CMS overall rating 3 of 5 — below median among North Carolina critical access hospitals
- Mortality: 0 measures better than the national rate, 0 worse, of 4
- Readmission: 0 measures better than the national rate, 0 worse, of 8
CScore 44 · AverageSee Full Grade
(336) 246-7101
Jefferson, ASHE County
Emergency dept.
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Cherokee Indian Hospital Authority - Cherokee, NC · Acute care hospital · government - federal CMS Care Compare · data as of Sep 2026
- Mortality: 0 measures better than the national rate, 0 worse, of 1
- Safety: 0 measures better than the national rate, 0 worse, of 1
- Readmission: 0 measures better than the national rate, 0 worse, of 1
CScore 44 · AverageSee Full Grade
(828) 497-9163
Cherokee, SWAIN County
Emergency dept.
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Novant Health Brunswick Medical Center - Supply, NC · Acute care hospital · voluntary non-profit - other CMS Care Compare · data as of Sep 2026
- CMS overall rating 4 of 5 — above median among North Carolina acute care hospitals
- Mortality: 0 measures better than the national rate, 0 worse, of 6
- Safety: 0 measures better than the national rate, 0 worse, of 7
CScore 43 · AverageSee Full Grade
(910) 755-8121
Supply, BRUNSWICK County
Emergency dept.
Birthing-Friendly
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Unc Rockingham - Eden, NC · Acute care hospital · voluntary non-profit - private CMS Care Compare · data as of Sep 2026
- CMS overall rating 4 of 5 — above median among North Carolina acute care hospitals
- Mortality: 0 measures better than the national rate, 0 worse, of 5
- Safety: 0 measures better than the national rate, 0 worse, of 2
CScore 43 · AverageSee Full Grade
(336) 623-9711
Eden, ROCKINGHAM County
Emergency dept.
Birthing-Friendly
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Novant Health Thomasville Medical Center - Thomasville, NC · Acute care hospital · voluntary non-profit - private CMS Care Compare · data as of Sep 2026
- CMS overall rating 3 of 5 — below median among North Carolina acute care hospitals
- Mortality: 0 measures better than the national rate, 0 worse, of 5
- Safety: 1 measure better than the national rate, 1 worse, of 4
CScore 43 · AverageSee Full Grade
(336) 472-2000
Thomasville, DAVIDSON County
Emergency dept.
Birthing-Friendly
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The Mcdowell Hospital - Marion, NC · Acute care hospital · voluntary non-profit - private CMS Care Compare · data as of Sep 2026
- CMS overall rating 3 of 5 — below median among North Carolina acute care hospitals
- Mortality: 0 measures better than the national rate, 0 worse, of 5
- Safety: 0 measures better than the national rate, 0 worse, of 2
CScore 43 · AverageSee Full Grade
(828) 659-5000
Marion, MC DOWELL County
Emergency dept.
Birthing-Friendly
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Alamance Regional Medical Center - Burlington, NC · Acute care hospital · voluntary non-profit - private CMS Care Compare · data as of Sep 2026
- CMS overall rating 3 of 5 — below median among North Carolina acute care hospitals
- Mortality: 0 measures better than the national rate, 1 worse, of 7
- Safety: 1 measure better than the national rate, 0 worse, of 7
DScore 42 · Below averageSee Full Grade
(336) 538-7000
Burlington, ALAMANCE County
Emergency dept.
Birthing-Friendly
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Catawba Valley Medical Center - Hickory, NC · Acute care hospital · voluntary non-profit - other CMS Care Compare · data as of Sep 2026
- CMS overall rating 2 of 5 — bottom quarter among North Carolina acute care hospitals
- Mortality: 0 measures better than the national rate, 5 worse, of 7
- Safety: 1 measure better than the national rate, 0 worse, of 8
DScore 40 · Below averageSee Full Grade
(828) 326-3809
Hickory, CATAWBA County
Emergency dept.
Birthing-Friendly
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Southeastern Regional Medical Center - Lumberton, NC · Acute care hospital · voluntary non-profit - private CMS Care Compare · data as of Sep 2026
- CMS overall rating 2 of 5 — bottom quarter among North Carolina acute care hospitals
- Mortality: 0 measures better than the national rate, 0 worse, of 6
- Safety: 2 measures better than the national rate, 0 worse, of 5
DScore 39 · Below averageSee Full Grade
(910) 671-5000
Lumberton, ROBESON County
Emergency dept.
Birthing-Friendly
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J Arthur Dosher Memorial Hospital - Southport, NC · Critical access hospital · voluntary non-profit - other CMS Care Compare · data as of Sep 2026
- CMS overall rating 3 of 5 — below median among North Carolina critical access hospitals
- Mortality: 0 measures better than the national rate, 0 worse, of 3
- Safety: 0 measures better than the national rate, 0 worse, of 1
DScore 39 · Below averageSee Full Grade
(910) 457-3800
Southport, BRUNSWICK County
Emergency dept.
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Ecu Health North Hospital - Roanoke Rapids, NC · Acute care hospital · voluntary non-profit - private CMS Care Compare · data as of Sep 2026
- CMS overall rating 2 of 5 — bottom quarter among North Carolina acute care hospitals
- Mortality: 0 measures better than the national rate, 0 worse, of 6
- Safety: 1 measure better than the national rate, 0 worse, of 6
DScore 38 · Below averageSee Full Grade
(252) 535-8005
Roanoke Rapids, HALIFAX County
Emergency dept.
Birthing-Friendly
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Vidant Roanoke Chowan Hospital - Ahoskie, NC · Acute care hospital · voluntary non-profit - private CMS Care Compare · data as of Sep 2026
- CMS overall rating 2 of 5 — bottom quarter among North Carolina acute care hospitals
- Mortality: 0 measures better than the national rate, 0 worse, of 5
- Safety: 1 measure better than the national rate, 0 worse, of 5
DScore 38 · Below averageSee Full Grade
(252) 209-3000
Ahoskie, HERTFORD County
Emergency dept.
Birthing-Friendly
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Cape Fear Valley Hoke Hospital - Raeford, NC · Acute care hospital · voluntary non-profit - private CMS Care Compare · data as of Sep 2026
- CMS overall rating 4 of 5 — above median among North Carolina acute care hospitals
- Mortality: 0 measures better than the national rate, 0 worse, of 4
- Safety: 0 measures better than the national rate, 0 worse, of 3
DScore 38 · Below averageSee Full Grade
(910) 904-8000
Raeford, HOKE County
Emergency dept.
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Lexington Memorial Hospital Inc - Lexington, NC · Acute care hospital · voluntary non-profit - private CMS Care Compare · data as of Sep 2026
- CMS overall rating 2 of 5 — bottom quarter among North Carolina acute care hospitals
- Mortality: 0 measures better than the national rate, 0 worse, of 5
- Safety: 0 measures better than the national rate, 0 worse, of 6
DScore 36 · Below averageSee Full Grade
(336) 248-5161
Lexington, DAVIDSON County
Emergency dept.
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Betsy Johnson Regional Hospital - Dunn, NC · Acute care hospital · voluntary non-profit - private CMS Care Compare · data as of Sep 2026
- CMS overall rating 3 of 5 — below median among North Carolina acute care hospitals
- Mortality: 0 measures better than the national rate, 0 worse, of 6
- Safety: 0 measures better than the national rate, 0 worse, of 4
DScore 35 · Below averageSee Full Grade
(910) 892-7161
Dunn, HARNETT County
Emergency dept.
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Person Memorial Hospital - Roxboro, NC · Acute care hospital · proprietary CMS Care Compare · data as of Sep 2026
- CMS overall rating 3 of 5 — below median among North Carolina acute care hospitals
- Mortality: 0 measures better than the national rate, 0 worse, of 3
- Safety: 0 measures better than the national rate, 0 worse, of 2
DScore 35 · Below averageSee Full Grade
(336) 599-2121
Roxboro, PERSON County
Emergency dept.