Blue Ridge Regional Hospital
Blue Ridge Regional Hospital is a medical facility located in Spruce Pine, NC. This hospital has been recognized for Outstanding Patient Experience Award™.
Patient Experience Rating
3% lower 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.
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Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2023, 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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Mortality Based Ratings
Heart Failure
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Mortality Based Ratings
Sepsis
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Mortality Based Ratings
Pneumonia
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
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
Discharge Information
Percent of patients who said they were given information about recovering at home
Responsiveness of hospital staff
Percent of patients who said they always received help quickly from hospital staff
Communication with nurses
Percent of patients who said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well
Care Transition
Percent of patients who said they understood their care needs when they left the hospital
Communication with doctors
Percent of patients who said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well
Communication about medicines
Percent of patients who said that staff always explained medicines before giving them to patients
Blue Ridge Regional Hospital
National Average
Cleanliness
Percent of patients who said their room and bathroom were always kept clean
Quietness
Percent of patients who said the area around their rooms was always kept quiet at night
Providers
Provider Reviews
May 03 2025
Review for Dr. Palmeri
I'm just going in for an injection in my shoulder but I was very shaken and afraid to get it Dr West listen to me calm me down assured me that my shoulder would feel much much better he did the necessary things while he was talking to me he start giving my injection .and it was actually over before...
May 02 2025
Review for Dr. West
Wonderful and knowledgeable provider! Offering ce and facility very clean and well ran. Definitely recommend
Apr 30 2025
Review for Dr. Palmeri
Location
Blue Ridge Regional Hospital
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Blue Ridge Regional Hospital located?
Blue Ridge Regional Hospital is located at 125 Hospital Dr, Spruce Pine, NC 28777. Find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.
Has Blue Ridge Regional Hospital won any recent awards from Healthgrades?
Yes, Blue Ridge Regional Hospital has been awarded with Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ in the past two years.
Is Blue Ridge Regional Hospital highly rated with patients?
67% patients recommend this hospital. See Healthgrades for detailed clinical ratings by specialty.
Does Blue Ridge Regional Hospital score well in safety ratings?
Healthgrades tracks outcome ratings for 5 hospital services. View more details here.
How do I get in at Blue Ridge Regional Hospital?
Phone number, appointment information, and directions can be found on Healthgrades Blue Ridge Regional Hospital profile..
How does Blue Ridge Regional Hospital rank in terms of safety and outcomes?
Healthgrades provides detailed information on hospital safety and outcomes for patients. Click here to learn more about hospital safety.
Dr.Palmeri has been my Oncologist since Oct.2022He is a kind ,compassionate and knowledgeable man who truly listens to my concerns and questions. I never feel rushed when I have a visit with him. I always feel confident with his recommendations and know that he is doing everything he can to make...