Cherokee Indian Hospital Authority in Cherokee, NC
Also known as ᏣᎳᎩ ᎠᏂᏴᏫᏯ ᎦᏂᎦᏙᎢ;Cherokee Indian Hospital
In a medical emergency, call 911. This page is for information only.
About Cherokee Indian Hospital Authority
Cherokee Indian Hospital Authority is an acute care hospital in Cherokee, Swain County, North Carolina. It reports its ownership to Medicare as public (federal government). It provides emergency services. It does not currently have a CMS Overall Star Rating, which usually means it reports too few measures to be rated. The nearest other listed hospital is Dlp Swain County Hospital LLC, about 7.6 mi away.
Quality ratings
How this hospital compares with the national rate on each measure group:
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Hospital General Information. How star ratings work.
Infections and sepsis care
- Clostridioides difficile (C. diff) infectionsNo different · SIR 0.00
SIR is the standardized infection ratio: below 1 means fewer infections than predicted for a hospital like this one. Period ending September 2025. Source: CMS Healthcare-Associated Infections and Timely and Effective Care.
What patients say
- Would definitely recommend83%
- Rated the hospital 9 or 1077%
- Completed surveys35
Survey period ending September 2025. Source: CMS HCAHPS Patient Survey.
Map
35.48382, -83.32369
Nearby hospitals
- Dlp Swain County Hospital LLC45 Plateau Street, Bryson City, NC · Emergency roomCritical access hospital7.6 mi
- Harris Regional Hospital68 Hospital Rd, Sylva, NC · Emergency roomAcute care hospital9.7 mi
- Angel Medical Center124 Center Court PO Box 1209, Franklin, NC · Emergency roomCritical access hospital20 mi
- Haywood Regional Medical Center262 Leroy George Drive, Clyde, NC · Emergency roomAcute care hospital22 mi
Frequently asked questions
Where is Cherokee Indian Hospital Authority located?
Cherokee Indian Hospital Authority is at Caller Box C268, Cherokee, NC 28719 in Swain County.
Does Cherokee Indian Hospital Authority have an emergency room?
Yes. Cherokee Indian Hospital Authority reports emergency services to Medicare. In a life-threatening emergency, call 911.
What is the CMS star rating of Cherokee Indian Hospital Authority?
Cherokee Indian Hospital Authority does not have a current CMS Overall Star Rating. CMS only rates hospitals that report enough measures; critical access, psychiatric, VA and many small hospitals are often unrated, which says nothing about their quality.
Is Cherokee Indian Hospital Authority a trauma center?
We have no trauma center designation on record for Cherokee Indian Hospital Authority. Hospitals without one still treat injuries in their emergency department and transfer patients who need a trauma center. Check the North Carolina trauma program for the current list.
What is the phone number of Cherokee Indian Hospital Authority?
The main phone number on record with Medicare is (828) 497-9163.
Would patients recommend Cherokee Indian Hospital Authority?
In the most recent HCAHPS patient survey (35 completed surveys), 83% of patients said they would definitely recommend the hospital, and 77% rated it 9 or 10 out of 10.
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