Hospitals in ZIP 28607 (Boone, NC)

There are 1 Medicare-certified hospitals in ZIP 28607, Boone, NC, within this CMS data release (average rating 3.0 / 5 among rated providers).

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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.

CMS measures by provider

Provider	Care type	Overall	Ownership	Certified beds	Penalties
WATAUGA MEDICAL CENTER	Hospital	3.0	government	—	0

Medicare-certified hospitals in ZIP 28607

Hospital · Government - Local Watauga Medical Center Boone, NC 28607 CMS rating 3.0 / 5

Data profile for ZIP 28607

Using CMS data, we can profile the 1 provider with a mailing address in ZIP 28607: 1 (100%) carries a published overall star rating. Recorded ownership divides as 1 government. In this ZIP, the top published overall rating is 3.0 out of 5 at WATAUGA MEDICAL CENTER (government).

Providers on record	1
With a published overall rating	1 of 1 (100%)
Average overall rating	3.0 / 5
Highest-rated provider	WATAUGA MEDICAL CENTER (3.0 / 5)
Ownership mix	1 government
Certified beds (total)	Not reported
Providers with a federal penalty	0

Choosing among hospitals in ZIP 28607

A sensible first step is to line up the CMS Five-Star ratings, since they distill health inspections, staffing, and quality measures into one score. Treat a strong overall rating as a starting signal, then dig into the inspection findings and staffing numbers that produced it.

When you are choosing for yourself or someone you care for in ZIP 28607, Boone, 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.

Frequently asked questions

Who owns the hospitals in ZIP 28607?

Ownership on record for hospitals in ZIP 28607 is 1 government. Ownership does not by itself indicate quality; check each provider's inspections, staffing, and quality measures.

How many hospitals are in ZIP 28607?

The current CMS data lists 1 Medicare-certified hospitals with a mailing address in ZIP 28607 (Boone, NC).

How do I choose a hospital in ZIP 28607?

When comparing hospitals, examine the CMS overall rating along with the measure groups behind it, confirm the services you need are available, and check whether the hospital is in your insurance network. Ratings are signals, not medical advice.

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.

What is the average CMS rating for hospitals in ZIP 28607?

Among providers with a published overall rating, the average CMS overall star rating for hospitals in ZIP 28607 is 3.0 out of 5. Inspection, staffing, and quality-measure details are shown for each provider.

Which hospital in ZIP 28607 has the highest CMS rating?

In the current data, WATAUGA MEDICAL CENTER has the highest published CMS overall star rating among hospitals in ZIP 28607, at 3.0 out of 5.

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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