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North Carolina · Critical Access
Transylvania Regional Hospital, Inc
According to PlainHospital's CMS star-rating ranking (CMS Hospital Compare overall stars), Transylvania Regional Hospital, Inc ranks #2901 of 3182 rated US hospitals by overall star rating (highest = #1).
- 2★
- CMS overall rating
- 6th pct.
- national percentile
- #2901 of 3182
- Corpus placement
- 20
- Quality measures
- 6
- Infection types
Data currency: Hospital quality, safety, and patient-experience measures from the CMS Care Compare program (published quarterly), last refreshed May 2026. See our methodology for source dates. Spot a figure that looks wrong? Report a correction.
90 Hospital Drive Po Box 1116, Brevard, NC 28712 · Transylvania County · (828) 883-5302
The verdict
According to PlainHospital's CMS star-rating ranking (CMS Hospital Compare overall stars), Transylvania Regional Hospital, Inc ranks #2901 of 3182 rated US hospitals by overall star rating (highest = #1). That corpus rank reflects a below-median CMS star rating nationally, with 1 quality measure beating the national benchmark (2 worse).
- 6th pct.
- CMS star rating vs 3,182 rated US hospitals
- #2901 of 3182
- rated-hospital corpus placement
- 1
- measures better than national of 12 compared
- Yes
- emergency department on site
Since the last CMS release
CMS raised this hospital from 1 to 2 stars between its May 2026 and August 2026 releases, a gain of 1.
CMS replaces its file at each release rather than publishing a changelog, so this comparison exists only because the earlier release is kept on file. See what changed nationally.
Where Transylvania Regional Hospital, Inc sits among rated US hospitals
2 Top 94% higher than 6% of 3,182 rated hospitals
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Source CMS Hospital Compare, overall hospital rating · 2026-08-14
Transylvania Regional Hospital, Inc vs. North Carolina and the nation
- Transylvania Regiona…
Transylvania Regional Hospital, Inc
2 stars
- North Carolina avg
North Carolina state average
3.3 stars
- US avg
National average
3.2 stars
What this shows At 2 stars, Transylvania Regional Hospital, Inc rates below the North Carolina average of 3.3 and below the national average of 3.2.
Type
Critical Access Hospitals
Ownership
Voluntary non-profit - Private
Emergency Services
Yes
Birthing Friendly
N/A
Patient Experience
17
HCAHPS domains
Infection Types
6
CDC NHSN
CMS Overall Star Rating 40.0%
2 of 5 stars
Worse-than-national profile for Transylvania Regional Hospital, Inc
Mortality 4 measures
Safety of care 2 measures
Readmission 6 measures
Better than national Same as national Worse than national
Quality Measures
| Measure | Score | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| Abdominopelvic accidental puncture or laceration rate | N/A | Not Available |
| CMS Medicare PSI 90: Patient safety and adverse events composite | N/A | Not Available |
| Death rate among surgical inpatients with serious treatable complications | N/A | Not Available |
| Death rate for CABG surgery patients | N/A | Not Available |
| Death rate for COPD patients | 8 | Same as National |
| Death rate for heart attack patients | N/A | Number of Cases Too Small |
| Death rate for heart failure patients | 13 | Same as National |
| Death rate for pneumonia patients | 19.1 | Same as National |
| Death rate for stroke patients | N/A | Number of Cases Too Small |
| Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Risk Standardized Mortality Rate | 4.2 | Same as National |
| Iatrogenic pneumothorax rate | N/A | Not Available |
| In-hospital fall-associated fracture rate | N/A | Not Available |
| Perioperative pulmonary embolism or deep vein thrombosis rate | N/A | Not Available |
| Postoperative acute kidney injury requiring dialysis rate | N/A | Not Available |
| Postoperative hemorrhage or hematoma rate | N/A | Not Available |
Patient Experience (HCAHPS)
Experience profile vs. the national average
Source: CMS Hospital Compare, HCAHPS patient survey star ratings.
| Survey Question | Star Rating |
|---|---|
| Cleanliness - linear mean score | N/A |
| Cleanliness - star rating | 3 |
| Communication about medicines - linear mean score | N/A |
| Communication about medicines - star rating | 3 |
| Discharge information - linear mean score | N/A |
| Discharge information - star rating | 3 |
| Doctor communication - linear mean score | N/A |
| Doctor communication - star rating | 3 |
| Nurse communication - linear mean score | N/A |
| Nurse communication - star rating | 4 |
| Overall hospital rating - linear mean score | N/A |
| Overall hospital rating - star rating | 4 |
| Quietness - linear mean score | N/A |
| Quietness - star rating | 4 |
| Recommend hospital - linear mean score | N/A |
| Recommend hospital - star rating | 4 |
| Summary star rating | 3 |
Safety & Infections
| Measure | Score | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards) | 0.525 | Same as National |
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards) | N/A | Not Available |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff) | 0.927 | Same as National |
| MRSA Bacteremia | N/A | Not Available |
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy | N/A | Not Available |
| SSI - Colon Surgery | N/A | Not Available |
Staffing & Spending
Unplanned Visits & Readmissions
| Measure | Score | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| Acute Myocardial Infarction (AMI) 30-Day Readmission Rate | N/A | Number of Cases Too Small |
| Heart failure (HF) 30-Day Readmission Rate | 23.7 | Worse than National |
| Hospital return days for heart attack patients | N/A | Number of Cases Too Small |
| Hospital return days for heart failure patients | 78.6 | More Days Than Average per 100 Discharges |
| Hospital return days for pneumonia patients | -28.6 | Fewer Days Than Average per 100 Discharges |
| Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Readmission Measure (HWR) | 16.8 | Same as National |
| Pneumonia (PN) 30-Day Readmission Rate | 15.7 | Same as National |
| Rate of emergency department (ED) visits for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapy | N/A | Number of Cases Too Small |
| Rate of inpatient admissions for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapy | N/A | Number of Cases Too Small |
| Rate of readmission after hip/knee replacement | N/A | Number of Cases Too Small |
| Rate of readmission for CABG | N/A | Not Available |
| Rate of readmission for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients | 18.3 | Same as National |
| Rate of unplanned hospital visits after colonoscopy (per 1,000 colonoscopies) | 13.2 | Same as National |
| Ratio of unplanned hospital visits after hospital outpatient surgery | 1 | Same as National |
Medicare Spending
| Measure | Score |
|---|---|
| Medicare hospital spending per patient (Medicare Spending per Beneficiary) | N/A |
Maternal Health
| Measure | Score |
|---|---|
| Cesarean Birth | N/A |
| Maternal Morbidity Structural Measure | N/A |
| Risk Adjusted Severe Obstetric Complications (All) | N/A |
| Risk Adjusted Severe Obstetric Complications (excluding blood-transfusion-only cases) | N/A |
Nationwide hospitals with similar CMS profiles
Peer sets for Transylvania Regional Hospital, Inc outside North Carolina, keyed to the elevated worse-than-national share.
Similar CMS star rating
Nearest overall stars outside NC (2/5 here).
Similar mortality outcomes
Nearest mortality measures rated better than national, outside NC (0 better here).
Nearby Hospitals in North Carolina
Other Medicare-certified hospitals in North Carolina.
One of 119 Medicare-certified hospitals in North Carolina, 6 are shown here.
Advent Health Polk
Columbus, NC
4/5
Critical Access Hospitals
Adventhealth Hendersonville
Hendersonville, NC
5/5
Acute Care Hospitals
Alamance Regional Medical Center
Burlington, NC
3/5
Acute Care Hospitals
Alleghany Memorial Hospital
Sparta, NC
No rating Critical Access Hospitals
Angel Medical Center
Franklin, NC
2/5
Critical Access Hospitals
Appalachian Regional Behavioral Healthcare
Linville, NC
No rating Psychiatric
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Frequently Asked Questions
How does Transylvania Regional Hospital, Inc compare to other hospitals on CMS star rating?
According to PlainHospital's CMS star-rating ranking, Transylvania Regional Hospital, Inc ranks #2901 of 3182 rated US hospitals by overall star rating (highest = #1). That ordinal matches our top-rated hospital listing (star_rating DESC). See /methodology#corpus-placement.
What is the CMS star rating for Transylvania Regional Hospital, Inc?
Transylvania Regional Hospital, Inc has an overall CMS star rating of 2 out of 5 (low-band), below the 3.2-star national average.
How does Transylvania Regional Hospital, Inc perform on quality measures?
2 of 12 compared measures rate worse than national at Transylvania Regional Hospital, Inc (elevated worse-share tercile); 1 rate better (typical).
What do patients say about Transylvania Regional Hospital, Inc?
Transylvania Regional Hospital, Inc reports 17 HCAHPS patient-experience domain scores. Star ratings range from 3 to 4 out of 5.
What are the infection rates at Transylvania Regional Hospital, Inc?
Transylvania Regional Hospital, Inc tracks 6 healthcare-associated infection types (CDC NHSN). 0 are better than the national benchmark, 0 are worse, and 2 are at the national average.
Does Transylvania Regional Hospital, Inc have emergency services?
Yes, Transylvania Regional Hospital, Inc provides emergency services.
What type of hospital is Transylvania Regional Hospital, Inc?
Transylvania Regional Hospital, Inc is a Critical Access Hospitals facility with Voluntary non-profit - Private ownership, located in Brevard, NC.
How much does Medicare spend at Transylvania Regional Hospital, Inc?
1 Medicare spending category is on file for Transylvania Regional Hospital, Inc, per episode vs. the national median.
Does Transylvania Regional Hospital, Inc offer maternal health services?
Yes, Transylvania Regional Hospital, Inc reports 4 maternal health measures.
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