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Central Carolina Hospital

Explore care at Central Carolina Hospital in Sanford, NC, and compare its services, physicians, and hospital ratings on Healthgrades. Find the best healthcare options for your needs, all in one place.

40%

Patient Experience Rating

25% lower than the national average

Safety Ratings

How well a hospital safeguards patients from potential complications

No events relating to foreign objects left in body during a surgery or procedure

1 rating was worse than expected

  • Pressure sores or bed sores acquired in the hospital

10 ratings were as expected

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Hospital Quality

Clinical Ratings

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Mortality Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionMortality In-HospitalMortality within 30 days

Heart Failure

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Complication Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionIn Hospital

Diabetic Emergencies

In Hospital

Better than Expected

Mortality Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionMortality In-HospitalMortality within 30 days

Sepsis

Mortality In-Hospital

Worse than Expected

Mortality within 30 days

Worse than Expected

Respiratory Failure

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

Worse than Expected

Complication Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionIn Hospital

Gallbladder Removal Surgery

In Hospital

As Expected

Mortality Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionMortality In-HospitalMortality within 30 days

Bowel Obstruction

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Colorectal Surgeries

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Gastrointestinal Bleed

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Mortality Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionMortality In-HospitalMortality within 30 days

Stroke

Mortality In-Hospital

Worse than Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Complication Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionIn Hospital

Hip Fracture Treatment

In Hospital

As Expected

Mortality Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionMortality In-HospitalMortality within 30 days

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Pneumonia

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Data Source

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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45%

Patients who gave a rating of 9 or 10

21% lower than the national average

40%

Would definitely recommend

25% lower than the national average

Central Carolina Hospital

National Average

Communication with nurses

Percent of patients who said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

100%50%0%69%75%

Care Transition

Percent of patients who said they understood their care needs when they left the hospital

100%50%0%39%47%

Responsiveness of hospital staff

Percent of patients who said they always received help quickly from hospital staff

100%50%0%51%58%

Communication with doctors

Percent of patients who said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

100%50%0%74%76%

Discharge Information

Percent of patients who said they were given information about recovering at home

100%50%0%82%84%

Communication about medicines

Percent of patients who said that staff always explained medicines before giving them to patients

100%50%0%51%57%

Central Carolina Hospital

National Average

Cleanliness

Percent of patients who said their room and bathroom were always kept clean

100%50%0%62%67%

Quietness

Percent of patients who said the area around their rooms was always kept quiet at night

100%50%0%52%55%

Providers

Provider Reviews

My interactions with Dr. Merz has always been professional, listened to all my concerns, gave me answers for my issues and takes time with me--never have been rushed and his nurse, Sara, is the best!

May 04 2025

Review for Dr. Merz

Spent Time to learn about the patient’s perspective, inquisitive, all options available, not rushed, less can be more, solutions, resolutions, peace of mind, the way it used to be!!! TY

May 03 2025

Review for Dr. Solic

Great care from everyone.

May 03 2025

Review for Dr. Messner

Dr Millender is an awesome professional eye doctor. I’ve also worked with her in a surgical outpatient setting. Highly recommend her!

May 02 2025

Review for Dr. Millender

Very informative

May 02 2025

Review for Dr. Solic

Location

Central Carolina Hospital

1135 Carthage St, Sanford NC 27330

CallDirections

(919) 774-2100

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Central Carolina Hospital located?

Central Carolina Hospital is located at 1135 Carthage St, Sanford, NC 27330. Find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.

Has Central Carolina Hospital won any recent awards from Healthgrades?

No, Central Carolina Hospital has not won any awards in the past few years. Search for Hospitals on Healthgrades to find more.

Is Central Carolina Hospital highly rated with patients?

45% patients recommend this hospital. See Healthgrades for detailed clinical ratings by specialty.

Does Central Carolina Hospital score well in safety ratings?

Healthgrades tracks outcome ratings for 11 hospital services. View more details here.

How do I get in at Central Carolina Hospital?

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How does Central Carolina Hospital rank in terms of safety and outcomes?

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Contact Us

1135 Carthage St

Sanford, NC 27330

Directions

(919) 774-2100