Central Carolina Hospital in Sanford, NC
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About Central Carolina Hospital
Central Carolina Hospital is an acute care hospital in Sanford, Lee County, North Carolina. It reports its ownership to Medicare as nonprofit (private). It provides emergency services. Its CMS Overall Hospital Quality Star Rating is 2 out of 5. It has 137 licensed beds, according to state license data via HIFLD. It meets the CMS Birthing-Friendly designation criteria for maternity care. The nearest other listed hospital is Cape Fear Valley Central Harnett Hospital, about 22 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.
Emergency room times
Lower times are better. Reporting period ending September 2025. Source: CMS Timely and Effective Care. What these numbers mean.
Infections and sepsis care
- Clostridioides difficile (C. diff) infectionsNo different · SIR 0.00
54% of patients with severe sepsis or septic shock received all the recommended early care steps (SEP-1). Higher is better.
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
- Patient survey star rating
- Would definitely recommend47%
- Rated the hospital 9 or 1055%
- Completed surveys307
Survey period ending September 2025. Source: CMS HCAHPS Patient Survey.
Map
35.47010, -79.18848
Nearby hospitals
- Cape Fear Valley Central Harnett Hospital215 Brightwater Drive, Lillington, NC · Emergency roomHospital22 mi
- Chatham Hospital Inc475 Progress Blvd, Siler City, NC · Emergency roomCritical access hospital22 mi
- Firsthealth Moore Regional Hospital155 Memorial Drive, Pinehurst, NC · Emergency roomAcute care hospital24 mi
- Womack Army Medical CenterFort Bragg, NC · Level III traumaHospital25 mi
Frequently asked questions
Where is Central Carolina Hospital located?
Central Carolina Hospital is at 1135 Carthage St, Sanford, NC 27330 in Lee County.
Does Central Carolina Hospital have an emergency room?
Yes. Central Carolina Hospital reports emergency services to Medicare, and patients spent a median of 172 minutes in its emergency department before leaving. In a life-threatening emergency, call 911.
What is the CMS star rating of Central Carolina Hospital?
Central Carolina Hospital has a CMS Overall Hospital Quality Star Rating of 2 out of 5. The rating combines measures of mortality, safety of care, readmission, patient experience and timely and effective care, compared with hospitals nationwide.
Is Central Carolina Hospital a trauma center?
We have no trauma center designation on record for Central Carolina 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 Central Carolina Hospital?
The main phone number on record with Medicare is (919) 774-2100.
Would patients recommend Central Carolina Hospital?
In the most recent HCAHPS patient survey (307 completed surveys), 47% of patients said they would definitely recommend the hospital, and 55% rated it 9 or 10 out of 10.
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