St. Luke's Hospital
St. Luke's Hospital is a medical facility located in Columbus, NC. This hospital has been recognized for Outstanding Patient Experience Award™.
Patient Experience Rating
Equal to 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.
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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
Hospital Quality
Clinical Ratings
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Mortality Based Ratings
Heart Failure
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Mortality Based Ratings
Sepsis
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Complication Based Ratings
Hip Fracture Treatment
In Hospital
Total Knee Replacement
In Hospital
Complication Based Ratings
Outpatient Total Knee Replacement
In Hospital
Outpatient Total Hip Replacement
In Hospital
Complication Based Ratings
Outpatient Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
In Hospital
Mortality Based Ratings
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Pneumonia
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
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
Communication with nurses
Percent of patients who said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well
Care Transition
Percent of patients who said they understood their care needs when they left the hospital
Responsiveness of hospital staff
Percent of patients who said they always received help quickly from hospital staff
Communication with doctors
Percent of patients who said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well
Communication about medicines
Percent of patients who said that staff always explained medicines before giving them to patients
Discharge Information
Percent of patients who said they were given information about recovering at home
St. Luke's Hospital
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 17 2025
Review for Dr. Stephenson Jr
Dr. Lechner is a brilliant orthopedic surgeon and I’m more than satisfied with the care I received. Thank you Dr. Lechner
Apr 10 2025
Review for Dr. Lechner
Dr Lechner was able to quickly diagnose my thumb problem. I've only had one appointment so far, but look forward to our next visit.
Apr 09 2025
Review for Dr. Lechner
Location
St. Luke's Hospital
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is St. Luke's Hospital located?
St. Luke's Hospital is located at 101 Hospital Dr, Columbus, NC 28722. Find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.
Has St. Luke's Hospital won any recent awards from Healthgrades?
Yes, St. Luke's Hospital has been awarded with Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ in the past two years.
Is St. Luke's Hospital highly rated with patients?
73% patients recommend this hospital. See Healthgrades for detailed clinical ratings by specialty.
Does St. Luke's Hospital score well in safety ratings?
Healthgrades tracks outcome ratings for 11 hospital services. View more details here.
How do I get in at St. Luke's Hospital?
Phone number, appointment information, and directions can be found on Healthgrades St. Luke's Hospital profile..
How does St. Luke's Hospital 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.
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