Charles A Cannon Jr Memorial Hospital in Linville, NC
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About Charles A Cannon Jr Memorial Hospital
Charles A Cannon Jr Memorial Hospital is a critical access hospital in Linville, Avery County, North Carolina. It reports its ownership to Medicare as nonprofit (private). 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. It has 40 licensed beds, according to state license data via HIFLD. Appalachian Regional Behavioral Healthcare is on the same campus or next door.
The map pin is approximate (ZIP code center). Use the street address for directions.
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.
Emergency room times
Lower times are better. Reporting period ending September 2025. Source: CMS Timely and Effective Care. What these numbers mean.
What patients say
- Would definitely recommend80%
- Rated the hospital 9 or 1079%
- Completed surveys81
Survey period ending September 2025. Source: CMS HCAHPS Patient Survey.
Map
36.06650, -81.87040
Nearby hospitals
- Appalachian Regional Behavioral Healthcare432 Hospital Dr, Linville, NCPsychiatric hospitalSame campus
- Cannon Memorial Hospital434 Hospital Drive, Linville, NC · Emergency roomHospital1.1 mi
- Watauga Medical Center336 Deerfield Road, Boone, NC · Emergency roomAcute care hospital15 mi
- Blue Ridge Regional Hospital125 Hospital Drive, Spruce Pine, NC · Emergency roomCritical access hospital15 mi
- Caldwell Memorial Hospital321 Mulberry St SW, Lenoir, NC · Emergency roomAcute care hospital22 mi
Frequently asked questions
Where is Charles A Cannon Jr Memorial Hospital located?
Charles A Cannon Jr Memorial Hospital is at 434 Hospital Drive, Linville, NC 28646 in Avery County.
Does Charles A Cannon Jr Memorial Hospital have an emergency room?
Yes. Charles A Cannon Jr Memorial Hospital reports emergency services to Medicare, and patients spent a median of 112 minutes in its emergency department before leaving. In a life-threatening emergency, call 911.
What is the CMS star rating of Charles A Cannon Jr Memorial Hospital?
Charles A Cannon Jr Memorial Hospital 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 Charles A Cannon Jr Memorial Hospital a trauma center?
We have no trauma center designation on record for Charles A Cannon Jr Memorial Hospital. 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 Charles A Cannon Jr Memorial Hospital?
The main phone number on record with Medicare is (828) 737-7000.
Would patients recommend Charles A Cannon Jr Memorial Hospital?
In the most recent HCAHPS patient survey (81 completed surveys), 80% of patients said they would definitely recommend the hospital, and 79% rated it 9 or 10 out of 10.
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