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ATRIUM HEALTH UNION

600 HOSPITAL DR, MONROE, NC 28112

CMS Overall Rating

★★★★★4/5

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How This Hospital Compares

CMS star rating compared across three benchmarks

vs North Carolina Average

4★vs 3.3★ avg

▲ Above North Carolina average

vs Similar Hospitals

4★vs 3.2★ avg

▲ Above average for its type

Acute Care Hospitals

State Rank (Rated Hospitals)

#28of 90

Top 50% in North Carolina

How CMS Calculates the Star Rating

Overall star is a weighted average of 5 quality groups

Source: CMS Hospital Quality Initiative. Weights: Mortality 22% · Safety 22% · Readmission 22% · Patient Experience 22% · Timely Care 12%.

Patient Experience (HCAHPS Survey)

Based on standardized surveys sent to random patients after discharge

Mortality & Outcomes

30-day mortality rates — percentage of patients who died within 30 days of admission

COPD Survival

7.8%

Same as national avg

Percentage of COPD (chronic lung disease) patients who died within 30 days of hospitalization.

Heart Attack Survival

10.7%

Same as national avg

Percentage of heart attack patients who died within 30 days of admission. Lower is better — fewer deaths means better care.

Heart Failure Survival

11.8%

Same as national avg

Percentage of heart failure patients who died within 30 days. A lower number means more patients survived.

Pneumonia Survival

14.8%

Same as national avg

Percentage of pneumonia patients who died within 30 days. Reflects how well the hospital treats serious lung infections.

Stroke Survival

13.1%

Same as national avg

Percentage of stroke patients who died within 30 days. Critical for understanding a hospital's stroke care quality.

Infection Control

Standardized Infection Ratio (SIR) — below 1.0 is better than the national benchmark

CLABSI Rate

0.00

✓ At or below benchmark

Central line-associated bloodstream infection rate. A number below 1.0 means fewer infections than the national average — better than expected.

CAUTI Rate

0.19

✓ At or below benchmark

Catheter-associated urinary tract infection rate. SIR below 1.0 = better than national benchmark. Important if you'll be in the ICU.

MRSA Rate

0.32

✓ At or below benchmark

MRSA bloodstream infection rate. MRSA is a drug-resistant bacteria — an SIR below 1.0 means this hospital has fewer cases than expected nationally.

C. diff Rate

0.34

✓ At or below benchmark

Clostridioides difficile (C. diff) infection rate. This gut bacteria can cause severe diarrhea — SIR below 1.0 is better than the national benchmark.

30-Day Readmission Rates

Lower readmission rates indicate better discharge planning and post-hospital care

Heart Attack Readmission

13.7%

Same as national avg

Percentage of heart attack patients readmitted to any hospital within 30 days. Lower rates suggest better discharge planning and follow-up care.

Heart Failure Readmission

20.9%

Same as national avg

How often heart failure patients need to return to the hospital within 30 days. Lower is better — means patients were stable when discharged.

Hip/Knee Replacement Readmission

5.2%

Same as national avg

How often patients return to the hospital within 30 days after hip or knee replacement. Critical if you're planning joint replacement surgery.

Pneumonia Readmission

15.2%

Same as national avg

Percentage of pneumonia patients readmitted within 30 days. Reflects quality of treatment and discharge instructions.

Medicare Payment Estimates

What Medicare pays this hospital for common procedures vs the national average

Payment for heart attack patients

$25,160

≈ Same as national avg

89 cases

Payment for heart failure patients

$18,082

≈ Same as national avg

390 cases

Payment for hip/knee replacement patients

$21,554

≈ Same as national avg

53 cases

Payment for pneumonia patients

$18,841

≈ Same as national avg

410 cases

Medicare payment amounts are risk-adjusted averages. Actual patient costs depend on insurance plan, deductibles, and other factors.

Check Your Insurance Coverage

Before scheduling care at ATRIUM HEALTH UNION, verify it is in your insurance network. Out-of-network care can result in significantly higher costs.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is an acute care hospital?▼

Acute care hospitals treat patients with serious illnesses or injuries that require immediate, short-term care. Most general hospitals fall into this category.

What does the CMS star rating mean?▼

CMS rates hospitals on a 1–5 star scale based on five quality groups: mortality, safety, readmissions, patient experience, and timely care. Higher stars mean better performance across these measures.

Is a higher star rating always better?▼

Generally yes, but consider your specific needs. A 3-star hospital might excel in cardiac care while scoring lower in other areas. Look at individual metrics relevant to your procedure.

How often is this data updated?▼

CMS updates hospital quality data quarterly (January, April, July, October). Overall star ratings are updated annually, usually in August.

What is HCAHPS?▼

HCAHPS (Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems) is a standardized patient satisfaction survey administered to random samples of hospital patients. Results reflect real patient experiences.

How do I read the infection rates?▼

Infection rates are shown as Standardized Infection Ratios (SIR). A SIR below 1.0 means fewer infections than nationally expected. A SIR of 0.5 means the hospital has half the expected infection rate — significantly better.

Does a lower star rating mean the hospital is unsafe?▼

Not necessarily. Lower-rated hospitals often serve sicker, more complex patient populations that make outcomes harder to achieve. Consider the full picture and consult your doctor.

How does ATRIUM HEALTH UNION rank among hospitals in North Carolina?▼

ATRIUM HEALTH UNION ranks #28 out of 90 rated hospitals in North Carolina by CMS overall star rating. This places it in the top half of North Carolina hospitals.

Data source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (data.cms.gov). Updated quarterly. Last pipeline run: June 2026.