About us
Blue Ridge Regional Hospital been a trusted resource for Western North Carolina since the 1950s. Read on to learn about our storied history, national awards and volunteer opportunities, as well as classes, events and general contact information.
About Blue Ridge Regional Hospital
Blue Ridge Regional Hospital is a community hospital serving families in the mountain region of Mitchell County, North Carolina. Located near downtown Spruce Pine, we offer comprehensive medical services to improve your life.
Helpful resources
Volunteer opportunities
Volunteers play a crucial role in improving the lives of patients, visitors and staff. Learn more about the fulfilling opportunities we have as part of our volunteer team.
Join our volunteer team
Blue Ridge Regional Hospital volunteers serve in a variety of capacities, including:
- Chaplain
- Guest service roles
- Information desk assistance
- Mail and flower delivery
- Music therapy
- Patient escort
- Student volunteer programs
If you enjoy helping others, or would like to join our Patient Family Advisory Council, call (828) 765-4201 and fill out a volunteer application.
Our awards and recognitions
Across all of our services and specialties, we strive to raise the bar on healthcare. Because of our dedication to this pursuit, we are proudly recognized by organizations, such as Healthgrades and the American Heart Association.
- American Heart Association/American Stroke Association 2022 Get with the Guidelines-Stroke Gold Plus award
- Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) 2023 five star Overall Hospital Quality rating
- Healthgrades 2022 and 2023 Outstanding Patient Experience Award
- Healthgrades 2022 Pulmonary Care Excellence Award
- The Joint Commission certified Acute Stroke Ready Hospital
- The Joint Commission certified Critical Access Hospital
The Joint Commission public notice
As required, our hospital undergoes unannounced surveys to assess our compliance with national standards related to our accreditations. If you have any information you want to share related to this, you may request a public information interview with The Joint Commission.