Hospitals in ZIP 28557 (Morehead City, NC)

1 Medicare-certified hospitals operate in ZIP 28557, Morehead City, NC, per the current CMS data, where rated providers average 2.0 out of 5.

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Hospitals deliver inpatient medical and surgical care, emergency services, and diagnostic testing. Medicare-certified hospitals receive CMS star ratings that cover mortality, safety, readmission, patient experience, and timely and effective care.

Choosing among hospitals in ZIP 28557

The strongest comparisons weigh several signals together - inspection history, nurse staffing, quality measures, and the particular services someone requires. Ratings pull those signals into a single number, but they cannot stand in for a visit or a conversation with the staff.

When you are choosing for yourself or someone you care for in ZIP 28557, Morehead City, NC, tour in person if you can, ask whether space is currently available, and confirm Medicare and Medicaid participation. Also ask how the provider manages care planning, keeps families informed, and handles concerns that arise after hours.

Data profile for ZIP 28557

Using CMS data, we can profile the 1 provider with a mailing address in ZIP 28557: 1 (100%) carries a published overall star rating. Recorded ownership divides as 1 for-profit. In this ZIP, the top published overall rating is 2.0 out of 5 at CARTERET GENERAL HOSPITAL (for-profit).

Providers on record1
With a published overall rating1 of 1 (100%)
Average overall rating2.0 / 5
Highest-rated providerCARTERET GENERAL HOSPITAL (2.0 / 5)
Ownership mix1 for-profit
Certified beds (total)Not reported
Providers with a federal penalty0
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Medicare-certified hospitals in ZIP 28557

Hospital · Proprietary Carteret General Hospital Morehead City, NC 28557 CMS rating 2.0 / 5

CMS measures by provider

ProviderCare typeOverallOwnershipCertified bedsPenalties
CARTERET GENERAL HOSPITALHospital2.0for-profit—0
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Frequently asked questions

What other ZIP codes near Morehead City have hospitals?
This care type is not listed in any other ZIP code in Morehead City in the current data.
What is the average CMS rating for hospitals in ZIP 28557?
Among providers with a published overall rating, the average CMS overall star rating for hospitals in ZIP 28557 is 2.0 out of 5. Inspection, staffing, and quality-measure details are shown for each provider.
Where does this information come from?
All figures come from the CMS Care Compare public dataset (processing date 2026-10-06). CMS has not reviewed or endorsed this site. Verify current details at Medicare.gov before making care decisions.
Which hospital in ZIP 28557 has the highest CMS rating?
In the current data, CARTERET GENERAL HOSPITAL has the highest published CMS overall star rating among hospitals in ZIP 28557, at 2.0 out of 5.
How many certified beds are reported in ZIP 28557?
No certified-bed counts are published for the providers currently listed in ZIP 28557. Bed counts apply to nursing homes; other provider types do not report them.
How many hospitals are in ZIP 28557?
The current CMS data lists 1 Medicare-certified hospitals with a mailing address in ZIP 28557 (Morehead City, NC).

Data sources

Data source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (processing date 2026-10-06). See the methodology page for normalization details. This page is informational only and is not medical advice.

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