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Broughton Hospital

Morganton, NC

1000 South Sterling Street, Morganton, NC 28655(828) 433-2111

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CMS star rating

382

Beds

199

Inpatient discharges a year

$88.5M

Net patient revenue a year

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About this hospital

Broughton Hospital is a 382-bed government - state hospital in Morganton, NC.

CCN: 344025
NPI: 1942429733
County: Burke County
Metro area: Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC MSA
Medicare contractor: Jurisdiction M, Palmetto GBA (11501)
In Medicare since: 2008
Last CMS survey: 2008

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Quality
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Doctors and services
Accredited by The Joint Commission
- 16 services
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Finances
$88.5M net patient revenue
- Operating margin on patient care -110.2%
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Ownership and leadership
Owned by Broughton Hospital
- State
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Location

1000 South Sterling Street, Morganton, NC 28655

(828) 433-2111

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Every CMS quality measure

Each result CMS publishes for Broughton Hospital, beside the US median and the average of NC hospitals. The rank says what share of US hospitals the result is better or worse than; counts and confidence limits are not ranked.

Inpatient psychiatric care15 measures

Measures CMS reports for the hospital's psychiatric unit or for a psychiatric hospital.

Measure	Broughton Hospital	US median	NC average	CMS comparison	US rank
Follow-up care within 30 days after psychiatric hospitalization2023-07-01 to 2024-06-30	Not Available		59.85
Follow-up care within 7 days after psychiatric hospitalization2023-07-01 to 2024-06-30	Not Available		33.06
Hours of physical-restraint use per 1,000 psychiatric patient hours2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 · 60,014 cases	0.24	0.05	0.1111		Better than 77% of US hospitals
Hours of seclusion use per 1,000 psychiatric patient hours2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 · 60,014 cases	0.29	0.03	0.2657		Better than 81% of US hospitals
Psychiatric patients screened for and given the flu vaccine2024-10-01 to 2025-03-31 · 51 cases	94	87	80.67		Better than 70% of US hospitals
Medication continuation after psychiatric discharge2022-07-01 to 2024-06-30	Not Available		78.62
Readmitted to any hospital within 30 days of psychiatric discharge2022-07-01 to 2024-06-30	Not Available		19.06	Number of Cases Too Small
Psychiatric patients screened for metabolic disorders2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 · 128 cases	98	92	86.71		Better than 75% of US hospitals
Alcohol use brief intervention provided or offered2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31	Not Available		69.63
Alcohol use brief intervention provided2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31	Not Available		76.21
Alcohol and other drug use disorder treatment provided or offered at discharge2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 · 19 cases	100	77	80.34		The best result, shared by 9% of US hospitals
Alcohol and other drug use disorder treatment provided at discharge2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 · 19 cases	100	56	72.69		The best result, shared by 6% of US hospitals
Tobacco use treatment provided or offered at discharge2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 · 25 cases	80	64	61.36		Better than 66% of US hospitals
Tobacco use treatment provided at discharge2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 · 25 cases	0	4	29.48		The worst result, shared by 31% of US hospitals
Discharged patients who received a transition record with the specified elements2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 · 218 cases	68	77	49.51		Worse than 57% of US hospitals

Source: CMS Care Compare hospital files, latest release 2026-08-13, with program results for earlier fiscal years from CMS's archived snapshots. US medians and ranks count every hospital CMS reports; state averages are plain means of the state's reporting hospitals, not CMS's patient-weighted state rates.

Accreditation and services

The Joint Commission (since 2013)
Accreditation
Limited
Medical school affiliation
State
Ownership type
737
Medicare-certified beds
222
Registered nurses (full-time equivalent)
2008
In Medicare since

16 services at Broughton Hospital

Emergency and trauma: Emergency Psychiatric Care
Imaging: CT ScanDiagnostic Radiology
Women and children: Clinical Laboratory
Behavioral health: Adult Inpatient Psychiatric CareAlcohol and/or Drug ServiceGeriatric PsychiatricPsychiatric Care of Children and/or Adolescents
Rehabilitation and therapy: OT (Occupational Therapy)PT (Physical Therapy)Respiratory CareSpeech Pathology
Other services: Dental CareDietary CarePharmacySocial Care

Source: CMS Provider of Services file, as reported by the hospital and state surveyors.

Size and patient volume

What Broughton Hospital reported to Medicare in its latest cost report, covering Jul 1, 2024 to Jun 30, 2025.

199
Inpatient discharges
Medicare 2%, Medicaid 9%
57,667
Inpatient days
41% of available bed days used
1,307
Employees (full-time equivalent)
12
Interns and residents (full-time equivalent)

Source: CMS cost report (HCRIS) (report 827872). Figures cover the reporting period, which is not always 12 months, and are self-reported.

Utilization by payer and unit

Inpatient days and discharges Broughton Hospital reported by payer. Medicare and Medicaid include their managed care plans, shown separately below.

	Medicare	Medicaid	Other	Total
Inpatient days	28	3,494	54,145	57,667
Discharges	3	18	178	199
Average length of stay	9.3 days	194.1 days	304.2 days	289.8 days
Average daily census	0.1	9.6	148.3	158.0

123
Medicare Advantage days
6 discharges

Beds and days by unit

Unit	Beds	Inpatient days	Medicare days	Occupancy
Adults & pediatrics	382	57,667	28	41%

Source: CMS cost report (HCRIS, Form 2552-10), report 827872, settled without audit. Hospitals report these figures themselves; they are not audited financial statements. Worksheet S-3 Part I.

Staff and facilities

Staff by profession and the rooms and units Broughton Hospital reported at its latest Medicare certification survey (2008). Counts are people, not full-time equivalents.

222
Registered nurses
17
Licensed practical nurses
28
Physicians
10
Physician assistants
7
Pharmacists
4
Occupational therapists
2
Radiology technicians
9
Medical technologists
4
Dietitians
29
Social workers
19
Psychologists
538
Other personnel

Source: CMS Provider of Services file.

Income statement

Revenue, expenses and income Broughton Hospital reported to Medicare for Jul 1, 2024 to Jun 30, 2025. Percentages are of net patient revenue.

Line	Amount	Share
Gross patient revenue (charges)	$88.5M	100.0%
Inpatient	$88.5M	100.0%
Net patient revenue	$88.5M	100.0%
Operating expenses	-$186M	-210.2%
Operating income from patient care	-$97.5M	-110.2%
Other income	$97.5M	110.2%
Government appropriations	$96.5M	109.1%
Other	$1M	1.2%

Gross revenue by payer

Line	Amount	Share
Traditional Medicare	$229,918	0.2%
Other payers and self-pay	$125.8M	99.8%
Total charges	$126.1M	100.0%

Source: CMS cost report (HCRIS, Form 2552-10), report 827872, settled without audit. Hospitals report these figures themselves; they are not audited financial statements. Traditional Medicare is the program charges on Worksheets D-3 and D Part V; Medicaid is from Worksheet S-10.

Financial ratios

Computed from Broughton Hospital's latest cost report.

-110.2%
Operating margin
Operating income from patient care / net patient revenue
52% of expenses
Personnel costs
Salaries, direct-care contract labor and core wage-related costs / operating expenses
$23.33
Average hourly wage
Adjusted salaries / paid hours (Worksheet S-3 Part II)
5.68
Current ratio
Current assets / current liabilities
55 days
Days in patient receivables
Net patient receivables / daily net patient revenue
5 days
Average payment period
Current liabilities / daily operating expenses excluding depreciation
1.08
Asset turnover
Total revenue for a year / total assets
10.4 years
Average age of plant
Accumulated depreciation / depreciation for a year

Source: CMS cost report (HCRIS, Form 2552-10), report 827872, settled without audit. Hospitals report these figures themselves; they are not audited financial statements.

Balance sheet

What Broughton Hospital owned and owed at the end of its reporting period (Jun 2025), across all fund types: $172.8M in total assets and a $170.3M fund balance.

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Line	Amount	Of total assets
Patient receivables, net	$13.3M	7.7%
Inventory	$1.1M	0.6%
Total current assets	$14.5M	8.4%
Property and equipment, net of depreciation	$158.4M	91.6%
Total assets	$172.8M	100.0%
Current liabilities	$2.5M	1.5%
Total liabilities	$2.5M	1.5%
Fund balance (net assets)	$170.3M	98.5%

Source: CMS cost report (HCRIS, Form 2552-10), report 827872, settled without audit. Hospitals report these figures themselves; they are not audited financial statements.

Financial trend

Broughton Hospital's full-year cost reports, by fiscal year end. Reports shorter than ten months are left out.

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Fiscal year ending	Jun 2020	Jun 2021	Jun 2022	Jun 2023	Jun 2024	Jun 2025
Net patient revenue	$74.5M	$72.2M	$77.1M	$70.6M	$69.4M	$88.5M
Operating expenses	$184.7M	$180.5M	$189.8M	$194M	$179.4M	$186M
Operating margin	-147.9%	-149.8%	-146.3%	-174.7%	-158.7%	-110.2%
Net income	$1	$1	$1	-$9.9M	$1
Total assets	$180.6M	$181.6M	$179.2M	$173.9M	$167.8M	$172.8M
Discharges	259	251	198	203	197	199
Inpatient days	88,859	81,031	74,451	62,303	61,369	57,667
Medicare Advantage days	22		139	144	172	123
Beds	431	382	382	384	384	382
Employees (FTE)	1,439	1,438	1,437	1,436	1,437	1,307

Source: CMS cost report (HCRIS, Form 2552-10), report 827872, settled without audit. Hospitals report these figures themselves; they are not audited financial statements.

Departments

Each cost center Broughton Hospital reports, largest first. Total cost includes its share of overhead; the cost-to-charge ratio is total cost / charges.

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Ancillary and outpatient departments

Department	Salaries	Total cost	Charges	Cost-to-charge	Square feet
Drugs charged to patients		$4.5M	$11.2M	0.40
Laboratory	$798,890	$2.4M	$2.1M	1.15	3,220
Dental services	$340,044	$756,038	$57,667	13.11	1,738
Physical therapy	$224,054	$551,570	$2,184	252.55	2,200
Radiology-diagnostic	$211,830	$512,686	$7,388	69.39	1,293
Electrocardiology	$36,671	$93,275	$5,060	18.43	288

Inpatient units

Department	Salaries	Total cost	Charges	Cost-to-charge	Square feet
Adults & pediatrics	$27.1M	$108.9M	$112.7M	0.97	200,569

Overhead (general service) departments

Department	Salaries	Direct cost	Paid hours	Average hourly wage	Square feet
Administrative & general	$10.5M	$21.4M	349,074	$29.78	273,710
Operation of plant	$5M	$6.8M	123,995	$25.94	109,381
Nursing administration	$4.4M	$6.4M	196,776	$22.16	7,894
Cap rel costs-bldg & fixt		$4.7M			802,829
Rehabilitation services	$2.8M	$4.2M			21,787
Housekeeping	$2.4M	$3.9M	140,675	$16.81	7,543
Cafeteria		$3.4M			1,082
Employee benefits department	$949,785	$3.3M	38,496	$26.25	10,029
Pharmacy	$1.8M	$2.9M	43,607	$41.73	3,254
Psychology	$1.3M	$2.2M	170,598	$24.54	2,314
Cap rel costs-mvble equip		$1.9M
Dietary	$2.7M	$1.9M	163,814	$16.59	9,220
Medical records & library	$1.2M	$1.7M	65,589	$17.56	11,069
Electric		$1.5M
Steam plant		$1.2M			8,699
Security		$960,472			3,318
Telephone services		$414,431			518
Laundry & linen service		$323,156
I&r services-salary & fringes apprv		$101,310
Barber & beauty	$48,837	$72,418			360

Source: CMS cost report (HCRIS, Form 2552-10), report 827872, settled without audit. Hospitals report these figures themselves; they are not audited financial statements. Worksheets A, B-1, C Part I and S-3 Part II.

Frequently asked questions

About Broughton Hospital's rates and hospital price transparency.

How many patients does Broughton Hospital admit?

Broughton Hospital reported 199 inpatient discharges and 57,667 inpatient days from Jul 1, 2024 to Jun 30, 2025.

How many employees does Broughton Hospital have?

Broughton Hospital reported 1,307 full-time-equivalent employees on payroll from Jul 1, 2024 to Jun 30, 2025.

How much revenue does Broughton Hospital make?

Broughton Hospital reported $88.5M in net patient revenue on $88.5M of gross charges for Jul 1, 2024 to Jun 30, 2025, an operating margin of -110.2%.

Is Broughton Hospital accredited?

Yes. CMS's Provider of Services file lists The Joint Commission as the accrediting organization for Broughton Hospital, effective 2013.

Who owns Broughton Hospital?

In its Medicare enrollment, Broughton Hospital reports Broughton Hospital as Operational/managerial control.

What services does Broughton Hospital offer?

CMS lists 16 services at Broughton Hospital, including Adult Inpatient Psychiatric Care, Alcohol and/or Drug Service, Clinical Laboratory, CT Scan, Dental Care, Diagnostic Radiology.

How many beds does Broughton Hospital have?

Broughton Hospital has 382 beds, including its psychiatric, rehabilitation and other subprovider units, in its latest Medicare cost report. 737 are Medicare-certified beds in CMS's Provider of Services file. Facility type: Psychiatric Hospital.

Where is Broughton Hospital and what is its phone number?

Broughton Hospital is located at 1000 South Sterling Street, Morganton, NC 28655. Its main phone number is (828) 433-2111.

What is Broughton Hospital's CCN (Medicare provider number)?

Broughton Hospital's CMS Certification Number (CCN), also called its Medicare provider number, is 344025.

What is Broughton Hospital's NPI number?

The National Provider Identifier (NPI) on file for Broughton Hospital is 1942429733.

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Every CMS quality measure

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Size and patient volume

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Staff and facilities

Income statement

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Utilization by payer and unit

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Income statement

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Balance sheet

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