J Arthur Dosher Memorial Hospital in Southport, NC
Also known as Dosher Memorial Hospital
In a medical emergency, call 911. This page is for information only.
About J Arthur Dosher Memorial Hospital
J Arthur Dosher Memorial Hospital is a critical access hospital in Southport, Brunswick County, North Carolina. It reports its ownership to Medicare as nonprofit (other). It provides emergency services. Its CMS Overall Hospital Quality Star Rating is 3 out of 5. It has 25 licensed beds, according to state license data via HIFLD. The nearest other listed hospital is Brunswick Medical Center, about 15 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 1.65
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 recommend84%
- Rated the hospital 9 or 1083%
- Completed surveys180
Survey period ending September 2025. Source: CMS HCAHPS Patient Survey.
Map
33.92879, -78.02208
Nearby hospitals
- Brunswick Medical Center240 Hospital Drive Northeast, Bolivia, NC · Emergency roomHospital15 mi
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- Wilmington Treatment Center2520 Troy Drive, Wilmington, NCAcute care hospital19 mi
- Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center2131 S 17th St, Wilmington, NC · Level II traumaAcute care hospital20 mi
- New Hanover Regional Medical Center Orthopedic Hospital5301 Wrightsville Avenue, Wilmington, NC · Emergency roomHospital22 mi
- Strategic Behavioral Center-Leland2050 Mercantile Drive, Leland, NCPsychiatric hospital23 mi
Frequently asked questions
Where is J Arthur Dosher Memorial Hospital located?
J Arthur Dosher Memorial Hospital is at 924 Howe St, Southport, NC 28461 in Brunswick County.
Does J Arthur Dosher Memorial Hospital have an emergency room?
Yes. J Arthur Dosher Memorial Hospital reports emergency services to Medicare, and patients spent a median of 122 minutes in its emergency department before leaving. In a life-threatening emergency, call 911.
What is the CMS star rating of J Arthur Dosher Memorial Hospital?
J Arthur Dosher Memorial Hospital has a CMS Overall Hospital Quality Star Rating of 3 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 J Arthur Dosher Memorial Hospital a trauma center?
We have no trauma center designation on record for J Arthur Dosher 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 J Arthur Dosher Memorial Hospital?
The main phone number on record with Medicare is (910) 457-3800.
Would patients recommend J Arthur Dosher Memorial Hospital?
In the most recent HCAHPS patient survey (180 completed surveys), 84% of patients said they would definitely recommend the hospital, and 83% rated it 9 or 10 out of 10.
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