Catawba Valley Medical Center
Catawba Valley Medical Center is a medical facility located in Hickory, NC. This hospital has been recognized for Outstanding Patient Experience Award™.
Patient Experience Rating
11% higher than the national average
Awards
Healthgrades awards tell you which hospitals deliver superior quality care. Healthgrades evaluates hospital performance using objective quality measures including clinical outcomes and patient safety, as well as patient experience.
Learn more about our awards methodologyHospital Quality Awards
Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2022)
Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions
Hospital Quality
Clinical Ratings
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Complication Based Ratings
Pacemaker Procedures
In Hospital
Mortality Based Ratings
Coronary Interventional Procedures (Inpatient)
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Heart Attack
Mortality In-Hospital
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Heart Failure
Mortality In-Hospital
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Complication Based Ratings
Diabetic Emergencies
In Hospital
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Pulmonary Embolism
Mortality In-Hospital
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Respiratory Failure
Mortality In-Hospital
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Sepsis
Mortality In-Hospital
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Complication Based Ratings
Gallbladder Removal Surgery
In Hospital
Mortality Based Ratings
Bowel Obstruction
Mortality In-Hospital
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Colorectal Surgeries
Mortality In-Hospital
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Gastrointestinal Bleed
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Pancreatitis
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Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery
Mortality In-Hospital
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Mortality Based Ratings
Stroke
Mortality In-Hospital
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Complication Based Ratings
Hip Fracture Treatment
In Hospital
Hip Replacement
In Hospital
Total Knee Replacement
In Hospital
Complication Based Ratings
Outpatient Total Hip Replacement
In Hospital
Outpatient Total Knee Replacement
In Hospital
Complication Based Ratings
Outpatient Back and Neck Surgery (except Spinal Fusion)
In Hospital
Outpatient Rotator Cuff Repair
In Hospital
Mortality Based Ratings
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
Mortality In-Hospital
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Pneumonia
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Complication Based Ratings
Spinal Fusion
In Hospital
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Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Repair
In Hospital
Carotid Procedures
In Hospital
Patient Experience
Patient experience measures tell you how patients felt about the care they received at the hospital. These measures are based on the Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (HCAHPS) survey data from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).
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National Average
Communication with doctors
Percent of patients who said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well
Communication with nurses
Percent of patients who said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well
Responsiveness of hospital staff
Percent of patients who said they always received help quickly from hospital staff
Communication about medicines
Percent of patients who said that staff always explained medicines before giving them to patients
Discharge Information
Percent of patients who said they were given information about recovering at home
Care Transition
Percent of patients who said they understood their care needs when they left the hospital
Catawba Valley Medical Center
National Average
Quietness
Percent of patients who said the area around their rooms was always kept quiet at night
Cleanliness
Percent of patients who said their room and bathroom were always kept clean
Providers
Provider Reviews
Jim McCollom Apr 18 2024
Review for Dr. Sumich
I feel like dr kauth actually listens to my health concerns would highly recommend him
Margie Apr 14 2024
Review for Dr. Kauth
I met Dr. Chas Ruechel at Catawba Valley Medical Center. I went to Emergency Department due to right shoulder pain and intense pain and swelling in my face. Dr. Ruechel ordered a Ct SCAN of my face and scapula. He was very thorough, knowledgeable, and competent. Prior to being released, he had...
Angie Rudisill Apr 09 2024
Review for Dr. Ruechel
Dr. Bridgeman, was very caring and concerned about my grandson. She made the referral to get him on the road to a healthy life. She is genuinely a wonderful pediatrician.
Apr 09 2024
Review for Dr. Bridgeman
Location
Catawba Valley Medical Center
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Catawba Valley Medical Center located?
Catawba Valley Medical Center is located at 810 Fairgrove Church Rd, Hickory, NC 28602. Find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.
Has Catawba Valley Medical Center won any recent awards from Healthgrades?
Yes, Catawba Valley Medical Center has been awarded with Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ in the past two years.
Is Catawba Valley Medical Center highly rated with patients?
78% patients recommend this hospital. See Healthgrades for detailed clinical ratings by specialty.
Does Catawba Valley Medical Center score well in safety ratings?
Healthgrades tracks outcome ratings for 13 hospital services. View more details here.
How do I get in at Catawba Valley Medical Center?
Phone number, appointment information, and directions can be found on Healthgrades Catawba Valley Medical Center profile..
How does Catawba Valley Medical Center rank in terms of safety and outcomes?
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