Rutherford Regional Medical Center
Rutherford Regional Medical Center is a medical facility located in Rutherfordton, NC. This hospital has been recognized for Joint Replacement Excellence Award™, Gastrointestinal Care Excellence Award™, and more.
Patient Experience Rating
14% 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.
Learn more about our awards methodologySpecialty Clinical Quality Awards
Joint Replacement Excellence Award™ (2025)
Superior clinical outcomes in knee and hip replacement
Gastrointestinal Care Excellence Award™ (2024)
Superior clinical outcomes in colorectal surgeries, gallbladder removal, upper gastrointestinal surgery, and treating bowel obstruction, gastrointestinal bleeds, and pancreatitis
America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Critical Care Award™ (2023)
Superior clinical outcomes in treating pulmonary embolism, respiratory system failure, sepsis, and diabetic emergencies
Pulmonary Care Excellence Award™ (2023)
Superior clinical outcomes in treating chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and pneumonia
Stroke Care Excellence Award™ (2023)
Superior clinical outcomes in the care and treatment of stroke
Hospital Quality
Clinical Ratings
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Mortality Based Ratings
Heart Failure
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Heart Attack
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Complication Based Ratings
Diabetic Emergencies
In Hospital
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Sepsis
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Respiratory Failure
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Specialty Excellence Awards
America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Critical Care Award™
2023
Complication Based Ratings
Gallbladder Removal Surgery
In Hospital
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Bowel Obstruction
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Gastrointestinal Bleed
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Colorectal Surgeries
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Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery
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Specialty Excellence Awards
Gastrointestinal Care Excellence Award™
2024
Mortality Based Ratings
Stroke
Mortality In-Hospital
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Complication Based Ratings
Hip Fracture Treatment
In Hospital
Total Knee Replacement
In Hospital
Hip Replacement
In Hospital
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Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
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Pneumonia
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Specialty Excellence Awards
Pulmonary Care Excellence Award™
2023
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).
Learn more about patient experienceRutherford Regional Medical Center
National Average
Responsiveness of hospital staff
Percent of patients who said they always received help quickly from hospital staff
Discharge Information
Percent of patients who said they were given information about recovering at home
Care Transition
Percent of patients who said they understood their care needs when they left the hospital
Communication about medicines
Percent of patients who said that staff always explained medicines before giving them to patients
Communication with doctors
Percent of patients who said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well
Communication with nurses
Percent of patients who said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well
Rutherford Regional Medical Center
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
rando Mar 21 2025
Review for Dr. Jenkins IV
Dr Dickson is a MD that provides quality healthcare in timely, excellent professional way. Highly recommended
Robert N. Mar 20 2025
Review for Dr. Dickson
She's the nicest doctor In I've ever had in my life she's saved my life over and over with my epilepsy and everything I've had going on and she's My mother I don't have one anymore I'm going to Bethel colony of Mercy for her and my family to get off narcotics I've been dealing with that since 2005...
Christopher Edwards Mar 19 2025
Review for Dr. Jackson
Dr. Sumich is an excellent doctor and a very nice guy to boot! He always takes the time to explain things and asks the right questions. He’s not in a hurry and is very compassionate.
Eric Oxenreider Mar 08 2025
Review for Dr. Sumich
I am so grateful for Dr. Sumich and the CNSA staff, Brooke, Matt. They are exceptional, competent, caring and go beyond to help their patients. It is rare to find such quality caregivers today!
Mar 01 2025
Review for Dr. Sumich
Location
Rutherford Regional Medical Center
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Rutherford Regional Medical Center located?
Rutherford Regional Medical Center is located at 288 S Ridgecrest Ave, Rutherfordton, NC 28139. Find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.
Has Rutherford Regional Medical Center won any recent awards from Healthgrades?
Yes, Rutherford Regional Medical Center has been awarded with Joint Replacement Excellence Award™, Gastrointestinal Care Excellence Award™, America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Critical Care Award™, and 2 more in the past two years.
Is Rutherford Regional Medical Center highly rated with patients?
51% patients recommend this hospital. See Healthgrades for detailed clinical ratings by specialty.
Does Rutherford Regional Medical Center score well in safety ratings?
Healthgrades tracks outcome ratings for 11 hospital services. View more details here.
How do I get in at Rutherford Regional Medical Center?
Phone number, appointment information, and directions can be found on Healthgrades Rutherford Regional Medical Center profile..
How does Rutherford Regional Medical Center rank in terms of safety and outcomes?
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Listened well, explained things in detail, any doubts or questions I had he was able to explain in great detail. Felt respected and heard. Wasn't rushed and was takin care of.