Unc Health Blue Ridge
General Acute Care Hospital
Healthcare Access Near Unc Health Blue Ridge
ZIP code 28655 • Morganton, North Carolina
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View full Healthcare Access Score report for ZIP 28655Quick Facts
Location
2201 S Sterling St, Morganton, North Carolina, 28655
Condition Relevance
Based on facility type, these are the relevant healthcare access scores for ZIP 28655
Insurance & Accessibility
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Community Demographics
A snapshot of ZIP 28655 • Morganton, North Carolina
86
People Score
9
Provider Score
55
Hospital Score
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Travel Score
Facility Data Summary for Unc Health Blue Ridge
Unc Health Blue Ridge is a general acute care hospital located in Morganton, North Carolina operating 204 staffed beds with a 24-hour emergency department. The profile below combines data from CMS Hospital Compare, Care Compare, the HCAHPS patient-experience survey, and CMS's 30-day outcome measures — cross-referenced against the CartoChrome Healthcare Access Score for the surrounding ZIP code.
Unc Health Blue Ridge is located in ZIP 28655 (Morganton, North Carolina). See the full CartoChrome Healthcare Access Score for this area — including provider density, specialist access, social-determinant barriers, and transportation infrastructure — on the ZIP 28655 score page.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Unc Health Blue Ridge
What kind of hospital is Unc Health Blue Ridge?
Unc Health Blue Ridge is a general acute care hospital in Morganton, North Carolina. The facility operates 204 staffed beds. It operates a 24-hour emergency department.
What is Unc Health Blue Ridge's CMS rating?
CMS's overall star rating for Unc Health Blue Ridge is 2 out of 5. This rating combines patient-experience survey responses (HCAHPS), 30-day readmission and mortality rates, timely and effective care measures, and hospital-acquired condition rates. It's one of several quality signals on this page — ratings shift quarterly as new CMS data is released.
Does Unc Health Blue Ridge have an emergency room?
Yes. Unc Health Blue Ridge operates a 24-hour emergency department. For life-threatening emergencies always call 911 rather than self-navigating to a specific facility.
Where is Unc Health Blue Ridge located?
Unc Health Blue Ridge is located at 2201 S STERLING ST, Morganton, North Carolina 28655. Phone: 8285805000.
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How Ratings Are Calculated
Facility ratings shown on CartoChrome come from CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) star ratings, which evaluate hospitals on mortality, safety of care, readmission, patient experience, effectiveness of care, timeliness of care, and efficient use of medical imaging. Healthcare Access Scores are computed using our proprietary E2SFCA algorithm with SDOH penalty adjustments.
Learn more about our methodology