Carteret Health Care
Carteret Health Care is a medical facility located in Morehead City, NC. This hospital has been recognized for Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ and Joint Replacement Excellence Award™.
Patient Experience Rating
6% higher than the national average
Awards
Healthgrades awards tell you which hospitals deliver superior quality care. Healthgrades evaluates hospital performance using objective quality measures including clinical outcomes and patient safety, as well as patient experience.
Learn more about our awards methodologyHospital Quality Awards
Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2022)
Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions
Specialty Clinical Quality Awards
Joint Replacement Excellence Award™ (2024)
Superior clinical outcomes in knee and hip replacement
Hospital Quality
Clinical Ratings
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Mortality Based Ratings
Heart Failure
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Heart Attack
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Coronary Interventional Procedures (Inpatient)
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Complication Based Ratings
Diabetic Emergencies
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Respiratory Failure
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Pulmonary Embolism
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Sepsis
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Gallbladder Removal Surgery
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Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery
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Colorectal Surgeries
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Pancreatitis
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Gastrointestinal Bleed
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Bowel Obstruction
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Mortality Based Ratings
Stroke
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Complication Based Ratings
Total Knee Replacement
In Hospital
Hip Replacement
In Hospital
Hip Fracture Treatment
In Hospital
Complication Based Ratings
Outpatient Rotator Cuff Repair
In Hospital
Outpatient Back and Neck Surgery (except Spinal Fusion)
In Hospital
Outpatient Total Knee Replacement
In Hospital
Outpatient Total Hip Replacement
In Hospital
Complication Based Ratings
Outpatient Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
In Hospital
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Pneumonia
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Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
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Patient Experience
Patient experience measures tell you how patients felt about the care they received at the hospital. These measures are based on the Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (HCAHPS) survey data from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).
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National Average
Responsiveness of hospital staff
Percent of patients who said they always received help quickly from hospital staff
Care Transition
Percent of patients who said they understood their care needs when they left the hospital
Communication with nurses
Percent of patients who said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well
Communication with doctors
Percent of patients who said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well
Discharge Information
Percent of patients who said they were given information about recovering at home
Communication about medicines
Percent of patients who said that staff always explained medicines before giving them to patients
Carteret Health Care
National Average
Quietness
Percent of patients who said the area around their rooms was always kept quiet at night
Cleanliness
Percent of patients who said their room and bathroom were always kept clean
Providers
Provider Reviews
Apr 23 2025
Review for Dr. Ard
Experienced surgeon, excellent reputation, sound medical advice given, personable.
Apr 22 2025
Review for Dr. Merz
I REALLY liked her - she was very caring and knowledgeable and really understood my concerns
Apr 14 2025
Review for Dr. Boutilier
Location
Carteret Health Care
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Carteret Health Care located?
Carteret Health Care is located at 3500 Arendell St, Morehead City, NC 28557. Find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.
Has Carteret Health Care won any recent awards from Healthgrades?
Yes, Carteret Health Care has been awarded with Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ and Joint Replacement Excellence Award™ in the past two years.
Is Carteret Health Care highly rated with patients?
73% patients recommend this hospital. See Healthgrades for detailed clinical ratings by specialty.
Does Carteret Health Care score well in safety ratings?
Healthgrades tracks outcome ratings for 11 hospital services. View more details here.
How do I get in at Carteret Health Care?
Phone number, appointment information, and directions can be found on Healthgrades Carteret Health Care profile..
How does Carteret Health Care rank in terms of safety and outcomes?
Healthgrades provides detailed information on hospital safety and outcomes for patients. Click here to learn more about hospital safety.
Dr Ard is a wonderful doctor who care about his patient. after my pacemaker surgery he called me several times to make sure I am okay. he's kind and thoughtful and explain to me every details and answer every question I asked.