

Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital
Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital is a medical facility located in Elkin, NC. This hospital has been recognized for Outstanding Patient Experience Award™.
Patient Experience Rating
6% 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.
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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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Mortality Based Ratings
Heart Attack
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Heart Failure
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Diabetic Emergencies
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Sepsis
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Complication Based Ratings
Gallbladder Removal Surgery
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Pancreatitis
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Gastrointestinal Bleed
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Bowel Obstruction
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Colorectal Surgeries
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Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery
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Mortality Based Ratings
Stroke
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Hip Fracture Treatment
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Outpatient Rotator Cuff Repair
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Outpatient Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
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Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
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Pneumonia
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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 about medicines
Percent of patients who said that staff always explained medicines before giving them to patients
Communication with nurses
Percent of patients who said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well
Discharge Information
Percent of patients who said they were given information about recovering at home
Communication with doctors
Percent of patients who said that doctors 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
Responsiveness of hospital staff
Percent of patients who said they always received help quickly from hospital staff
Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital
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
Apr 24 2025
Review for Dr. Hitchner
Dr Huff is the sweetest!!! She explains everything and isn't in a rush!! I would give her 10 stars if I could ..
Apr 17 2025
Review for Dr. Huff
The wait wasn't long at all everyone was nice. Trenton is good guy very knowledgeable in his work and great at what he does
Apr 16 2025
Review for Dr. Stevens
He is the rudest, judgemental doctor i have meet. Living in a small northern az community 80% of patients are going to be elderly he needs better bedside manner. I went to my local er and I was not checked throughly for my issue. I got light in my ear with no cap and proceed to use same scope up my...
Apr 02 2025
Review for Dr. Zabel
Dr. Rawal was very thorough, he was very professional and well studied in his field. I feel 100% confident in his care. He sat with me, he was very compassionate and very kind, while reassuring me he won't stop till a comfortable solution is found for my care. I trust him implicitly and absolutely...
Lisa Lickwar Mar 27 2025
Review for Dr. Rawal
Location
Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital located?
Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital is located at 180 Parkwood Dr, Elkin, NC 28621. Find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.
Has Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital won any recent awards from Healthgrades?
Yes, Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital has been awarded with Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ in the past two years.
Is Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital highly rated with patients?
71% patients recommend this hospital. See Healthgrades for detailed clinical ratings by specialty.
Does Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital score well in safety ratings?
Healthgrades tracks outcome ratings for 8 hospital services. View more details here.
How do I get in at Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital?
Phone number, appointment information, and directions can be found on Healthgrades Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital profile..
How does Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital rank in terms of safety and outcomes?
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Dr. Hincher is the best , she genuinely cares about your health and looks out for any possibilities of an issue. She has wonderful and calming presence, great care and she doesn't judge or make you feel secluded . Very understanding. Definitely recommend