Rutherford Hospital, Inc

Detailed report on the hospital located in Rutherfordton, North Carolina (NC).

Rutherford Hospital, Inc is a non-profit acute care hospital based at 288 South Ridgecrest Avenue in Rutherfordton, NC. The facility is accredited and provides emergency services. The mortality rate for heart attack patients at the facility is no different than the national rate. The patient mortality rate is also no different than the national rate. In 2006, a total of 1,930 Medicare patients were given 11,017 days of PPS inpatient care and services. The provider was reimbursed $18,182,044 by Medicare for those services. In 2006, 197 Medicare patients were given 1,396 days of Non-PPS inpatient care and services. 8,497 Medicare patients were given outpatient care and services by this provider in 2006. The provider was reimbursed $5,085,894 by Medicare for these services.

When compared to state levels, pneumonia patients at this facility are more likely to be assessed and given a pneumococcal vaccination.

Report Contents
  1. Basic Information
  2. Quality Measures
  3. Mortality Rates
  4. Treatment Figures
  5. Financials
  6. News Results
  7. Image Results
  8. Document Results
  9. Reviews and Ratings
  10. Discussions
  11. Tools
  12. Nearby Providers
  13. Nearby Hotels
  14. Nearby Doctors
  15. City at a Glance
  16. Supplemental

Overall Rating

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Quality of Care Rating

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Staff Rating

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Facility Rating

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Facility Type

Acute Care

Ownership Type

Voluntary Non-Profit - Private

Address

288 South Ridgecrest Avenue
Rutherfordton, NC 28139

Phone Number

(828) 286-5000

Geographic Coordinates

35.363701, -81.965201
* The accuracy of these coordinates is at a address level.

Accredited

Indicates whether the facility is accredited.

This Provider
Yes
North Carolina
102 (95.33%)
United States
3,333 (77.01%)

Emergency Services

Indicates whether the facility offers emergency care services.

This Provider
Yes
North Carolina
102 (95.33%)
United States
3,947 (91.20%)
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Quality Measures

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Heart Attack Patients Given Inhibitor or ARB

The percentage of heart attack patients given ace inhibitor or arb for left ventricular systolic dysfunction (lvsd). The sample size for this measure was 6 patients.

Note:

  • The number of cases is too small for purposes of reliably predicting hospital's performance.

This Provider
83.00%
North Carolina
80.09%
United States
82.44%

Heart Attack Patients Given Aspirin at Discharge

The percentage of heart attack patients given aspirin at discharge. The sample size for this measure was 31 patients.

This Provider
87.00%
North Carolina
90.33%
United States
90.10%

Heart Attack Patients Given Beta Blocker at Discharge

The percentage of heart attack patients given beta blocker at discharge. The sample size for this measure was 41 patients.

This Provider
88.00%
North Carolina
91.22%
United States
89.74%

Heart Failure Patients Given ACE Inhibitor or ARB

The percentage of heart failure patients given ace inhibitor or arb for left ventricular systolic dysfunction (lvsd). The sample size for this measure was 58 patients.

This Provider
91.00%
North Carolina
81.75%
United States
82.00%

Heart Failure Patients Given Discharge Instructions

The percentage of heart failure patients given discharge instructions. The sample size for this measure was 166 patients.

This Provider
63.00%
North Carolina
63.63%
United States
60.95%

Pneumonia Patients Given Influenza Vaccination

The percentage of pneumonia patients assessed and given influenza vaccination. The sample size for this measure was 0 patients.

Note:

  • Inacurate information submitted and suppressed for one or more quarters.

  • No data is available from the hospital for this measure.

Pneumonia Patients Given Antibiotics within 4 Hours

The percentage of pneumonia patients given initial antibiotic(s) within 4 hours after arrival. The sample size for this measure was 234 patients.

This Provider
90.00%
North Carolina
79.24%
United States
80.14%

Pneumonia Patients Given Smoking Cessation Advice

The percentage of pneumonia patients given smoking cessation advice or counseling. The sample size for this measure was 79 patients.

This Provider
95.00%
North Carolina
83.64%
United States
79.65%

Pneumonia Patients whose Blood Culture Performed Prior to Antibiotics

The percentage of pneumonia patients whose initial emergency room blood culture was performed prior to the administration of the first hospital dose of antibiotics. The sample size for this measure was 180 patients.

This Provider
80.00%
North Carolina
90.53%
United States
90.43%

Surgery Patients Given Appropriate Antibiotics

The percentage of surgery patients who received the appropriate preventative antibiotic(s) for their surgery. The sample size for this measure was 77 patients.

This Provider
88.00%
North Carolina
90.26%
United States
89.88%

Heart Attack Patients Given Aspirin at Arrival

The percentage of heart attack patients given aspirin at arrival. The sample size for this measure was 67 patients.

This Provider
91.00%
North Carolina
93.59%
United States
92.45%

Heart Attack Patients Given Beta Blocker at Arrival

The percentage of heart attack patients given beta blocker at arrival. The sample size for this measure was 64 patients.

This Provider
89.00%
North Carolina
88.73%
United States
87.23%

Heart Attack Patients Given Smoking Cessation Advice

The percentage of heart attack patients given smoking cessation advice or counseling. The sample size for this measure was 15 patients.

Note:

  • The number of cases is too small for purposes of reliably predicting hospital's performance.

This Provider
100.00%
North Carolina
88.30%
United States
87.61%

Heart Failure Patients Given Evaluation of LVS Function

The percentage of heart failure patients given an evaluation of left ventricular systolic (lvs) function. The sample size for this measure was 193 patients.

This Provider
95.00%
North Carolina
87.38%
United States
83.53%

Heart Failure Patients Given Smoking Cessation Advice

The percentage of heart failure patients given smoking cessation advice or counseling. The sample size for this measure was 41 patients.

This Provider
83.00%
North Carolina
86.32%
United States
81.61%

Pneumonia Patients Given Pneumococcal Vaccination

The percentage of pneumonia patients assessed and given pneumococcal vaccination. The sample size for this measure was 177 patients.

This Provider
92.00%
North Carolina
72.64%
United States
69.00%

Pneumonia Patients Given Oxygenation Assessment

The percentage of pneumonia patients given oxygenation assessment. The sample size for this measure was 284 patients.

This Provider
100.00%
North Carolina
99.50%
United States
99.26%

Pneumonia Patients Given Most Appropriate Antibiotics

The percentage of pneumonia patients given the most appropriate initial antibiotic(s). The sample size for this measure was 122 patients.

This Provider
92.00%
North Carolina
82.83%
United States
82.91%

Surgery Patients Given Antibiotics 1 Hour Before Incision

The percentage of surgery patients who received preventative antibiotic(s) 1 hour before incision. The sample size for this measure was 77 patients.

Note:

  • Rate reflects fewer than the maximum possible quarters of data for the measure.

This Provider
87.00%
North Carolina
81.46%
United States
76.95%

Surgery Patients whose Antibiotics Stopped within 24 Hours of Surgery

The percentage of surgery patients whose preventative antibiotic(s) are stopped within 24 hours after surgery. The sample size for this measure was 77 patients.

Note:

  • Rate reflects fewer than the maximum possible quarters of data for the measure.

This Provider
79.00%
North Carolina
73.94%
United States
71.77%

Mortality Rates

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30-Day Mortality Rate from Heart Attack

This hospitals 30 day patient death (mortality) rate from heart attack. The value is one of three types: Better, no different, or worse than the national rate.

No different than National Rate
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30-Day Mortality Rate from Heart Failure

This hospitals 30 day patient death (mortality) rate from heart failure. The value is one of three types: Better, no different, or worse than the national rate.

No different than National Rate
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Treatment Figures

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PPS Inpatients

The number of prospective payment system inpatients treated by this provider that were covered by Medicare Part A in 2006. The prospective payment system (PPS) is a method of reimbursement in which Medicare payment is made based on a predetermined, fixed amount. [1]

This Provider
1,930
North Carolina Average
2,980
United States Average
2,267

PPS Inpatient Utilization Days

The number of days of prospective payment system inpatient care that are chargeable to Medicare Part A facility utilization by this provider in 2006. The prospective payment system (PPS) is a method of reimbursement in which Medicare payment is made based on a predetermined, fixed amount. [1]

This Provider
11,017
North Carolina Average
23,043
United States Average
17,102

Non-PPS Inpatients

The number of non prospective payment system inpatients treated by this provider that were covered by Medicare Part A in 2006. The prospective payment system (PPS) is a method of reimbursement in which Medicare payment is made based on a predetermined, fixed amount. [1]

This Provider
197
North Carolina Average
366
United States Average
371

Non-PPS Inpatient Utilization Days

The number of days of non prospective payment system inpatient care that are chargeable to Medicare Part A facility utilization by this provider in 2006. The prospective payment system (PPS) is a method of reimbursement in which Medicare payment is made based on a predetermined, fixed amount. [1]

This Provider
1,396
North Carolina Average
3,821
United States Average
3,791

Outpatients

The number of outpatients treated by this provider that were covered by Medicare Part B in 2006. An outpatient is defined as a patient treated in under 24 hours at a qualifying medical facility.

Note:

These figures may include data from other departments at this facility.

This Provider
8,497
North Carolina Average
10,001
United States Average
7,242

PPS Inpatient Days

The number of days of prospective payment system inpatient care given by this provider that were covered by Medicare Part A in 2006. The prospective payment system (PPS) is a method of reimbursement in which Medicare payment is made based on a predetermined, fixed amount. [1]

This Provider
11,086
North Carolina Average
23,234
United States Average
17,255

PPS Inpatient Discharges

The number of prospective payment system inpatient discharges made by this provider that were covered by Medicare Part A in 2006. A discharge is defined as a formal release from a hospital or skilled nursing facility. The prospective payment system (PPS) is a method of reimbursement in which Medicare payment is made based on a predetermined, fixed amount. [1]

This Provider
2,676
North Carolina Average
4,066
United States Average
2,995

Non-PPS Inpatient Days

The number of days of non prospective payment system inpatient care given by this provider that were covered by Medicare Part A in 2006. The prospective payment system (PPS) is a method of reimbursement in which Medicare payment is made based on a predetermined, fixed amount. [1]

This Provider
1,402
North Carolina Average
3,855
United States Average
3,834

Non-PPS Inpatient Discharges

The number of non prospective payment system inpatient discharges made by this provider that were covered by Medicare Part A in 2006. A discharge is defined as a formal release from a hospital or skilled nursing facility. The prospective payment system (PPS) is a method of reimbursement in which Medicare payment is made based on a predetermined, fixed amount. [1]

This Provider
224
North Carolina Average
428
United States Average
450

Financials

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Medicare PPS Inpatient Payments

The total prospective payment system inpatient associated Medicare Part A payments, plus passthrough, made to this provider in 2006. The prospective payment system (PPS) is a method of reimbursement in which Medicare payment is made based on a predetermined, fixed amount. [1]

This Provider
$18,182,044
North Carolina Average
$36,576,123
United States Average
$28,006,530

Medicare Payments Per PPS Inpatient Day

The average Medicare payments made to this provider per Medicare Part A covered prospective payment system inpatient day in 2006. The prospective payment system (PPS) is a method of reimbursement in which Medicare payment is made based on a predetermined, fixed amount. [1]

This Provider
$1,640
North Carolina Average
$1,574
United States Average
$1,623

Medicare Payments Per PPS Inpatient Discharge

The average Medicare payments made to this provider per Medicare Part A covered prospective payment system inpatient discharge in 2006. A discharge is defined as a formal release from a hospital or skilled nursing facility. The prospective payment system (PPS) is a method of reimbursement in which Medicare payment is made based on a predetermined, fixed amount. [1]

This Provider
$6,794
North Carolina Average
$8,995
United States Average
$9,352

Medicare Non-PPS Inpatient Payments

The total non prospective payment system inpatient associated Medicare Part A payments, plus passthrough, made to this provider in 2006. The prospective payment system (PPS) is a method of reimbursement in which Medicare payment is made based on a predetermined, fixed amount. [1]

This Provider
$918,374
North Carolina Average
$3,751,158
United States Average
$4,323,113

Medicare Payments Per Non-PPS Inpatient Day

The average Medicare payments made to this provider per Medicare Part A covered non prospective payment system inpatient day in 2006. The prospective payment system (PPS) is a method of reimbursement in which Medicare payment is made based on a predetermined, fixed amount. [1]

This Provider
$655
North Carolina Average
$973
United States Average
$1,128

Medicare Outpatient Payments

The total outpatient associated Medicare Part B payments made to this provider in 2006. An outpatient is defined as a patient treated in under 24 hours at a qualifying medical facility.

Note:

These figures may include data from other departments at this facility.

This Provider
$5,085,894
North Carolina Average
$8,357,037
United States Average
$5,694,349

Medicare Payments Per PPS Inpatient

The average Medicare payments made to this provider per Medicare Part A covered prospective payment system inpatient in 2006. The prospective payment system (PPS) is a method of reimbursement in which Medicare payment is made based on a predetermined, fixed amount. [1]

This Provider
$9,421
North Carolina Average
$12,275
United States Average
$12,356

Medicare Payments Per PPS Inpatient Utilization Day

The average Medicare payments made to this provider per Medicare Part A covered prospective payment system inpatient utilization day in 2006. This measure includes full days, coinsurance days, and lifetime reserve days. The prospective payment system (PPS) is a method of reimbursement in which Medicare payment is made based on a predetermined, fixed amount. [1]

This Provider
$1,650
North Carolina Average
$1,587
United States Average
$1,638

Medicare Payments Per Non-PPS Inpatient

The average Medicare payments made to this provider per Medicare Part A covered non prospective payment system inpatient in 2006. The prospective payment system (PPS) is a method of reimbursement in which Medicare payment is made based on a predetermined, fixed amount. [1]

This Provider
$4,662
North Carolina Average
$10,241
United States Average
$11,654

Medicare Payments Per Non-PPS Inpatient Utilization Day

The average Medicare payments made to this provider per Medicare Part A covered non prospective payment system inpatient utilization day in 2006. This measure includes full days, coinsurance days, and lifetime reserve days. The prospective payment system (PPS) is a method of reimbursement in which Medicare payment is made based on a predetermined, fixed amount. [1]

This Provider
$658
North Carolina Average
$982
United States Average
$1,140

Medicare Payments Per Non-PPS Inpatient Discharge

The average Medicare payments made to this provider per Medicare Part A covered non prospective payment system inpatient discharge in 2006. A discharge is defined as a formal release from a hospital or skilled nursing facility. The prospective payment system (PPS) is a method of reimbursement in which Medicare payment is made based on a predetermined, fixed amount. [1]

This Provider
$4,100
North Carolina Average
$8,770
United States Average
$9,611

Medicare Payments Per Outpatient

The average Medicare payments made to this provider per Medicare Part B covered outpatient in 2006. An outpatient is defined as a patient treated in under 24 hours at a qualifying medical facility.

Note:

These figures may include data from other departments at this facility.

This Provider
$599
North Carolina Average
$836
United States Average
$786

News Results

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Date:
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References

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Last Modified

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Rutherfordton at a Glance

People

Rutherfordton had a total population of 4,131 in 2000, of which 933 were children under the age of 18 and 846 were seniors 65 and older. The median age was 40.3.

Total Population:
4,131
Males:
1,950 (47.2%)
Female:
2,181 (52.8%)
Median Age:
40.3
Children (0-17):
933 (22.6%)
Adults (18-64):
2,352 (56.9%)
Seniors (65+):
846 (20.5%)
 
 

Health

The average number of disabilities per resident is 0.41, which does not include institutionalized individuals.

Disabilities:
0.41 (Per Capita)
Dialysis Centers:
0
Doctors:
95
Home Agencies:
0
Hospitals:
1
Nursing Homes:
3
Medical Suppliers:
6
Rehab Centers:
1
 
 

Wealth

The median family income in 1999 was $47,381 while the median household income was $37,941. Roughly 10.07% of the population live in poverty.

Family Income:
$47,381
Household Income:
$37,941
In Poverty:
10.07%
 
 

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