Acute Care Hospitals · Voluntary non-profit - Private
Ecu Health Medical Center
- 2100 Stantonsburg Rd, Greenville, NC 27834
- (252) 847-4100
- Acute Care Hospitals
- Emergency services available 24/7
At a glance
Ecu Health Medical Center carries a 2-star CMS overall rating — below the national norm. On healthcare-associated infection measures, it performs better than the national average on 12 and worse on 0. For 30-day readmissions, it beats the national rate on 1 measure and trails on 2.
Healthcare-Associated Infections
lower is better · 36 measures reported
Rates of infections patients can acquire while receiving care, such as central-line and catheter-associated infections, MRSA, and C. difficile.
| Measure | Score | Compared to national |
|---|---|---|
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Lower Confidence Limit | 0.533 | Same as national |
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Upper Confidence Limit | 1.153 | Same as national |
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection: Number of Device Days | 29855 | Same as national |
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Predicted Cases | 32.563 | Same as national |
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Observed Cases | 26 | Same as national |
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards) | 0.798 | Same as national |
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Lower Confidence Limit | 0.348 | Better than national |
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Upper Confidence Limit | 0.935 | Better than national |
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Number of Urinary Catheter Days | 19241 | Better than national |
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Predicted Cases | 27.191 | Better than national |
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Observed Cases | 16 | Better than national |
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards) | 0.588 | Better than national |
| SSI - Colon Surgery: Lower Confidence Limit | 0.756 | Same as national |
| SSI - Colon Surgery: Upper Confidence Limit | 1.868 | Same as national |
| SSI - Colon Surgery: Number of Procedures | 541 | Same as national |
| SSI - Colon Surgery: Predicted Cases | 15.587 | Same as national |
| SSI - Colon Surgery: Observed Cases | 19 | Same as national |
| SSI - Colon Surgery | 1.219 | Same as national |
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Lower Confidence Limit | 0.234 | Same as national |
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Upper Confidence Limit | 2.508 | Same as national |
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Number of Procedures | 368 | Same as national |
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Predicted Cases | 3.255 | Same as national |
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Observed Cases | 3 | Same as national |
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy | 0.922 | Same as national |
| MRSA Bacteremia: Lower Confidence Limit | 0.529 | Same as national |
| MRSA Bacteremia: Upper Confidence Limit | 1.225 | Same as national |
| MRSA Bacteremia: Patient Days | 285970 | Same as national |
| MRSA Bacteremia: Predicted Cases | 26.736 | Same as national |
| MRSA Bacteremia: Observed Cases | 22 | Same as national |
| MRSA Bacteremia | 0.823 | Same as national |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Lower Confidence Limit | 0.227 | Better than national |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Upper Confidence Limit | 0.410 | Better than national |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Patient Days | 261998 | Better than national |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Predicted Cases | 142.779 | Better than national |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Observed Cases | 44 | Better than national |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff) | 0.308 | Better than national |
Complications & Deaths
lower is better · 20 measures reported
Rates of serious complications (like hip/knee replacement problems or accidental cuts during surgery) and 30-day mortality rates for common conditions.
| Measure | Score | Compared to national | Sample |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rate of complications for hip/knee replacement patients | 5.4 | Same as national | 164 |
| Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Risk Standardized Mortality Rate | 4 | Same as national | 4051 |
| Death rate for heart attack patients | 13.2 | Same as national | 805 |
| Death rate for CABG surgery patients | 2.2 | Same as national | 383 |
| Death rate for COPD patients | 10.5 | Same as national | 315 |
| Death rate for heart failure patients | 13.5 | Worse than national | 1229 |
| Death rate for pneumonia patients | 16.5 | Same as national | 735 |
| Death rate for stroke patients | 13.7 | Same as national | 686 |
| Pressure ulcer rate | 1.19 | Worse than national | 16246 |
| Death rate among surgical inpatients with serious treatable complications | 203.82 | Same as national | 283 |
| Iatrogenic pneumothorax rate | 0.18 | Same as national | 18014 |
| In-hospital fall-associated fracture rate | 0.28 | Same as national | 18666 |
| Postoperative hemorrhage or hematoma rate | 1.41 | Same as national | 4512 |
| Postoperative acute kidney injury requiring dialysis rate | 0.70 | Same as national | 1910 |
| Postoperative respiratory failure rate | 3.06 | Better than national | 1886 |
| Perioperative pulmonary embolism or deep vein thrombosis rate | 4.34 | Same as national | 4732 |
| Postoperative sepsis rate | 2.68 | Better than national | 1526 |
| Postoperative wound dehiscence rate | 1.72 | Same as national | 1148 |
| Abdominopelvic accidental puncture or laceration rate | 1.04 | Same as national | 3705 |
| CMS Medicare PSI 90: Patient safety and adverse events composite | 0.88 | Same as national | — |
Unplanned Hospital Visits & Readmissions
lower is better · 14 measures reported
How often patients return to the hospital unexpectedly within 30 days of discharge — a marker of care quality and discharge planning.
| Measure | Score | Compared to national | Sample |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hospital return days for heart attack patients | 5.5 | Not available | 853 |
| Hospital return days for heart failure patients | 27.4 | Not available | 1416 |
| Hospital return days for pneumonia patients | 22.7 | Not available | 741 |
| Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Readmission Measure (HWR) | 15.9 | Worse than national | 6920 |
| Rate of unplanned hospital visits after colonoscopy (per 1,000 colonoscopies) | 14.7 | Same as national | 874 |
| Rate of inpatient admissions for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapy | 12.5 | Same as national | 427 |
| Rate of emergency department (ED) visits for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapy | 4.8 | Same as national | 427 |
| Ratio of unplanned hospital visits after hospital outpatient surgery | 0.7 | Better than national | 1649 |
| Acute Myocardial Infarction (AMI) 30-Day Readmission Rate | 12.8 | Same as national | 853 |
| Rate of readmission for CABG | 11.1 | Same as national | 375 |
| Rate of readmission for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients | 19.1 | Same as national | 375 |
| Heart failure (HF) 30-Day Readmission Rate | 20.3 | Same as national | 1416 |
| Rate of readmission after hip/knee replacement | 7.4 | Worse than national | 171 |
| Pneumonia (PN) 30-Day Readmission Rate | 17.8 | Same as national | 741 |
Patient Experience (HCAHPS)
higher is better · 9 measures reported
What patients say about their hospital stay — communication with nurses and doctors, responsiveness, cleanliness, pain management, and whether they would recommend the hospital.
| Measure | Score | Sample |
|---|---|---|
| Nurse communication - star rating | 3 | 3729 |
| Doctor communication - star rating | 3 | 3729 |
| Communication about medicines - star rating | 2 | 3729 |
| Discharge information - star rating | 3 | 3729 |
| Cleanliness - star rating | 3 | 3729 |
| Quietness - star rating | 3 | 3729 |
| Overall hospital rating - star rating | 3 | 3729 |
| Recommend hospital - star rating | 4 | 3729 |
| Summary star rating | 3 | 3729 |
Timely & Effective Care
higher is better (unless a wait time) · 30 measures reported
How consistently hospitals follow recommended care processes — for example, giving heart-attack patients aspirin on arrival, or the average time spent in the emergency department.
| Measure | Score | Sample |
|---|---|---|
| Emergency department volume | very high | — |
| Global Malnutrition Composite Score | — | — |
| Global Malnutrition Composite Score: Malnutrition Diagnosis Documented | — | — |
| Global Malnutrition Composite Score: Malnutrition Risk Screening | — | — |
| Global Malnutrition Composite Score: Nutrition Assessment | — | — |
| Global Malnutrition Composite Score: Nutritional Care Plan | — | — |
| Hospital Harm - Severe Hyperglycemia | 7 | 81923 |
| Hospital Harm - Severe Hypoglycemia | 2 | 11614 |
| Hospital Harm - Opioid Related Adverse Events | — | — |
| Healthcare workers given influenza vaccination | 97 | 11654 |
| Average (median) time all patients spent in the emergency department before leaving from the visit, including psychiatric/mental health patients and patients who were transferred to another facility. A lower number of minutes is better | 288 | 393 |
| Average (median) time patients spent in the emergency department before leaving from the visit, excluding patients transferred to another facility or psychiatric care/mental health patients. A lower number of minutes is better | 280 | 378 |
| Average (median) time psychiatric/mental health patients spent in the emergency department before leaving from the visit. A lower number of minutes is better | 638 | 15 |
| Average (median) time patients spent in the emergency department before being transferred to another facility. A lower number of minutes is better | — | — |
| Left before being seen | 3 | 130673 |
| Head CT results | 43 | 14 |
| Endoscopy/polyp surveillance: appropriate follow-up interval for normal colonoscopy in average risk patients | 94 | 251 |
| Improvement in Patient's Visual Function within 90 Days Following Cataract Surgery | — | — |
| ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction (STEMI) | — | — |
| Safe Use of Opioids - Concurrent Prescribing | 17 | 11298 |
| Appropriate care for severe sepsis and septic shock | 31 | 160 |
| Septic Shock 3-Hour Bundle | 40 | 47 |
| Septic Shock 6-Hour Bundle | 50 | 14 |
| Severe Sepsis 3-Hour Bundle | 58 | 160 |
| Severe Sepsis 6-Hour Bundle | 89 | 65 |
| Discharged on Antithrombotic Therapy | 93 | 875 |
| Anticoagulation Therapy for Atrial Fibrillation/Flutter | — | — |
| Antithrombotic Therapy by End of Hospital Day 2 | — | — |
| Venous Thromboembolism Prophylaxis | — | — |
| Intensive Care Unit Venous Thromboembolism Prophylaxis | — | — |
Maternal Health
lower is better · 4 measures reported
Measures of maternal outcomes and safe delivery practices, including severe complications during childbirth.
| Measure | Score | Sample |
|---|---|---|
| Cesarean Birth | — | — |
| Risk Adjusted Severe Obstetric Complications (All) | — | — |
| Risk Adjusted Severe Obstetric Complications (excluding blood-transfusion-only cases) | — | — |
| Maternal Morbidity Structural Measure | Yes | — |
Frequently asked questions
- How is Ecu Health Medical Center rated?
- Ecu Health Medical Center has a 2 out of 5 CMS overall star rating as of the latest CMS release.
- Does Ecu Health Medical Center have emergency services?
- Yes. Ecu Health Medical Center operates a 24/7 emergency department.
- Where is Ecu Health Medical Center located?
- Ecu Health Medical Center is located at 2100 Stantonsburg Rd, Greenville, NC 27834.
- What type of hospital is Ecu Health Medical Center?
- Ecu Health Medical Center is classified by CMS as a Acute Care Hospitals facility (Voluntary non-profit - Private).
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Data as of 2026-06-14. Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog. This is public data provided for informational purposes only and is not medical advice. See our methodology and editorial policy.