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WASHINGTON COUNTY HOSP INC

958 US HWY 64 EAST, PLYMOUTH, NC 27962

CMS Overall Rating
Not rated
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Critical Access HospitalThis small rural hospital is not required to report all Medicare quality measures. Missing data does not reflect poor quality — it reflects small patient volumes.

About WASHINGTON COUNTY HOSP INC

Ownership
Proprietary
Emergency Services
Yes
CMS Certification Number
341314

Critical Access Hospitals are small rural hospitals with 25 or fewer beds, designed to improve access to healthcare in rural areas. They receive special Medicare reimbursement.

Why doesn't this hospital have a CMS star rating?Critical Access Hospitals are small rural hospitals with low patient volumes. Many do not report enough measures for CMS to calculate a reliable star rating.

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

Pneumonia Survival
18.5%
Same as national avg

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

Infection Control

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

CLABSI Rate
N/A

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

CAUTI Rate
N/A

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

MRSA Rate
N/A

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
N/A

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 Failure Readmission
20.1%
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.

Pneumonia Readmission
16.4%
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 pneumonia patients
$24,548
≈ Same as national avg
35 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 WASHINGTON COUNTY HOSP INC, verify it is in your insurance network. Out-of-network care can result in significantly higher costs.

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Nearby Hospitals

Other hospitals in PLYMOUTH and nearby ZIP codes in North Carolina

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ECU HEALTH BERTIE HOSPITAL
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★★★★★4/5
VIDANT CHOWAN HOSPITAL
EDENTON, NC 27932
★★★★★3/5
VIDANT ROANOKE CHOWAN HOSPITAL
AHOSKIE, NC 27910
★★★★★2/5
SENTARA ALBEMARLE MEDICAL CENTER
ELIZABETH CITY, NC 27909
★★★★★3/5
STANLY REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
ALBEMARLE, NC 28001
★★★★★3/5

Other Critical Access Hospitals in North Carolina

20 critical access hospitals in North Carolina report to CMS — top rated shown first

See all 20 critical access hospitals in North Carolina →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a Critical Access Hospital (CAH)?▼
Critical Access Hospitals are small rural hospitals with 25 or fewer inpatient beds, located more than 35 miles from the nearest hospital. They receive special Medicare funding to keep rural healthcare accessible.
Why doesn't this hospital have a star rating?▼
Critical Access Hospitals are exempt from CMS star ratings because their small patient volumes make statistical comparisons unreliable. This is not a reflection of quality.
Are Critical Access Hospitals safe?▼
CAHs meet federal safety standards and are regularly inspected. For complex procedures, they often transfer patients to larger facilities — which is the right call for patient safety.
Why is some clinical data missing?▼
CAHs report fewer measures to CMS because their patient volumes are too small to produce statistically valid results. Missing data does not mean poor quality.
Should I travel to a larger hospital instead?▼
For emergencies, go to the nearest hospital. For planned procedures like joint replacement or cancer surgery, discuss with your doctor whether the procedure volume at a larger hospital would be beneficial.

Data source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (data.cms.gov). Updated quarterly. CMS data loaded: June 2026.