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Swain Community Hospital

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

83%

Patient Experience Rating

6% higher 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

4 ratings were as expected

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Hospital Quality

Clinical Ratings

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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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77%

Patients who gave a rating of 9 or 10

Equal to the national average

83%

Would definitely recommend

6% higher than the national average

Swain Community Hospital

National Average

Communication with nurses

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

100%50%0%89%81%

Communication with doctors

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

100%50%0%79%82%

Care Transition

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

100%50%0%63%55%

Communication about medicines

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

100%50%0%67%63%

Discharge Information

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

100%50%0%90%87%

Responsiveness of hospital staff

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

100%50%0%74%68%

Swain Community Hospital

National Average

Cleanliness

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

100%50%0%82%75%

Quietness

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

100%50%0%68%67%

Providers

Provider Reviews

Dr. Albright always listens to me when I go visit him. He takes his time & is gentle. I even heard him talk to his staff about a patient that was 1 hour late for his appointment — this patient was 93 years old. And he told his staff that he will still see him because he doesn’t want to cause this...

Apr 08 2025

Review for Dr. Albright

Dr. Albright thoroughly reviewed my case and partnered with me on my treatment plan. I feel in good hands with him and his office staff. Thank you, Dr. Albright!!

Apr 08 2025

Review for Dr. Albright

I have been a patient since 2014 @ Harris Regional Hospital, Sylva, NC 28779 excellent Doctor and Staff.

Bruce Handy, Sr Mar 29 2025

Review for Dr. Brown

I've been seeing this doctor for two years now, and every time I see him, I feel more determined to find another doctor. At first, he was helpful and informative and helped now. Now, every time I see him, he has this I Don't Care attitude; it's extremely off-putting. I'm a patient and don't...

Mar 07 2025

Review for Dr. Fili

My primary care physician in this office has been Jodi Baldarama. She has apparently left. It appears that Dr. Balta has terminated what are possibly Jodi's patients with a letter sent out on January 20, 2025 stating that the office would no longer see those terminated patients after February 20,...

Jonathan Jones Feb 11 2025

Review for Dr. Balta

Location

Swain Community Hospital

45 Plateau St, Bryson City NC 28713

CallDirections

(828) 488-2155

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Swain Community Hospital located?

Swain Community Hospital is located at 45 Plateau St, Bryson City, NC 28713. Find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.

Has Swain Community Hospital won any recent awards from Healthgrades?

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

Is Swain Community Hospital highly rated with patients?

77% patients recommend this hospital. See Healthgrades for detailed clinical ratings by specialty.

Does Swain Community Hospital score well in safety ratings?

Healthgrades tracks outcome ratings for 4 hospital services. View more details here.

How do I get in at Swain Community Hospital?

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How does Swain Community Hospital rank in terms of safety and outcomes?

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Contact Us

45 Plateau St

Bryson City, NC 28713

Directions

(828) 488-2155