
Ashe County residents can choose from two healthcare options: Blue Advantage and Blue Care.
Blue Advantage gives you access to our largest nationwide network. This is a good option if you want a broad choice of in-network doctors, specialists and hospitals.
More in-network providers in North Carolina, with over 95% of doctors and 98% of hospitals in-network1
Fewer restrictions on which providers you can see
Nationwide access to in-network providers through BlueCard®2
Emergency services covered at the in-network benefit level regardless of where you go for care
Notes
Blue Cross NC Provider Internal Data; percentages indicated represent the Blue Cross NC PPO Network as of April 7, 2025.
Covered in nearly 200 countries and territories worldwide through the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association BlueCard program. www.geo-blue.com/ (Accessed March 2025). BlueCard coverage varies for each Blue Cross and Blue Shield plan. For more complete details, including benefits, limitations, and exclusions, please refer to your certificate of coverage.
Blue Advantage is available on and off Marketplace to residents in all North Carolina counties EXCEPT the following, where it is available only off Marketplace: Alamance, Anson, Cabarrus, Caswell, Chatham, Cleveland, Davidson, Davie, Durham, Forsyth, Franklin, Gaston, Johnston, Lee, Lincoln, Mecklenburg, Orange, Person, Rowan, Stanly, Stokes, Surry, Union, Wake, and Yadkin.
Blue Care gives you access to our largest statewide network. This is a good option if you want a broad choice of in-network doctors, specialists and hospitals.
More than 92% of doctors and 97% of hospitals in North Carolina are in-network.1
All doctors outside the Blue Care provider network are considered out-of-network and not covered. Out-of-network benefit coverage is not available except for emergency services, urgent care and for medically necessary covered services when an in-network provider is not reasonably available per the access to care standards of Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina (Blue Cross NC).
Out-of-state providers are also out-of-network and not covered. When traveling outside of North Carolina or the United States, only emergency services and urgent care will be covered at the in-network benefit level. All other non-emergency services will be out-of-network and not covered.
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Located in the beautiful Appalachian Mountains of North Carolina, Ashe County may be rural, but it has a robust healthcare network that serves the needs of its community. Providing an array of medical and healthcare services, the county ensures that its residents have access to quality healthcare, despite being geographically distant from larger urban medical centers.
The cornerstone of healthcare provision in Ashe County is Ashe Memorial Hospital in Jefferson. As a critical access hospital, it is designed to serve communities like Ashe in remote areas. Ashe Memorial Hospital offers various services, including a 24/7 emergency department, inpatient and outpatient care, surgical services, maternity care, and rehabilitation services. The hospital is also home to various specialty clinics, such as cardiology, urology, orthopedics, and ophthalmology.
Mountain Family Health Center is the county's significant primary care provider alongside the hospital. The center operates as a federally qualified health center, offering services on a sliding fee scale based on income, ensuring that low-income or uninsured residents can still receive necessary medical care. Services at the center include family medicine, women's health, behavioral health, and dental care.
Ashe County also has several facilities focused on serving the mental health needs of its residents. Daymark Recovery Services provides mental health and substance abuse services, offering crisis intervention and ongoing treatment options. The facility works closely with other healthcare providers to ensure integrated care.
Several senior care facilities offer short-term and long-term care for the aging population of Ashe County. Margate Health and Rehab Center provides skilled nursing, physical therapy, and long-term care options. At the same time, Forest Ridge Assisted Living offers a comfortable living environment and necessary medical and personal care services.
In terms of public health, AppHealthCare (Appalachian District Health Department) provides crucial services to the residents of Ashe County. These include immunizations, family planning, WIC nutrition services, and various health education and prevention programs. AppHealthCare also plays a key role in coordinating county-wide responses to public health crises, such as the COVID-19 pandemic.
Several pharmacies, including large chains and local independents, are rounding out the healthcare landscape in Ashe County. They provide prescription services, over-the-counter medications, and other health-related products. Some also offer immunizations and health consultation services.
In conclusion, while Ashe County, North Carolina, may be geographically removed from the state’s larger urban centers, its healthcare and medical facilities can provide comprehensive care to its residents. The county’s healthcare system, anchored by Ashe Memorial Hospital and supported by a network of primary care, mental health, public health, and senior care facilities, ensures that the people of Ashe County have access to the care they need when they need it. As healthcare continues to evolve, these facilities are dedicated to growing and changing to meet the needs of their community.
Alleghany Memorial Hospital, 233 Doctors St, Sparta, NC, 28675, (336) 372-5511
Ashe Memorial Hospital, 200 Hospital Ave, Jefferson, NC, 28640, (336) 846-7101
Atrium Health Wake Forest Bapt, 1 Medical Center Blvd, Winston Salem, NC, 27157, (336) 713-4500
Atrium Health Wake Forest Bapt, 1 Medical Center Blvd, Winston Salem, NC, 27157, (336) 716-2011
Atrium Health Wake Forest Bapt, 1370 W D St, North Wilkesboro, NC, 28659, (336) 651-8100
Atrium Health Wake Forest Bapt, Medical Center Blvd, Winston Salem, NC, 27157, (336) 716-2011
Atrium Health Wake Forrest, 250 Hospital Dr, Lexington, NC, 27292, (336) 248-5161
Davie Medical Ctr, 329 NC Highway 801 N, Bermuda Run, NC, 27006, (336) 998-1300
Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital, 180 Parkwood Dr, Elkin, NC, 28621, (336) 527-7000
Lifebrite Community Hosp-Stks, 1570 NC 8 And 89 Hwy N, Danbury, NC, 27016, (336) 593-2831
Northern Regional Hospital, 830 Rockford St, Mount Airy, NC, 27030, (336) 719-7000
Novant Health Forsyth Med Ctr, 3333 Silas Creek Pkwy, Winston Salem, NC, 27103, (336) 718-5000
Novant Health Kernersville Med, 1750 Kernersville Medical Pkwy, Kernersville, NC, 27284, (336) 564-4000
Novant Health Med Park Hosp, 1950 S Hawthorne Rd, Winston Salem, NC, 27103, (336) 718-0785
Novant Health Rehab Hosp An, 2475 Hillcrest Center Cir, Winston Salem, NC, 27103, (336) 754-3500
Novant Health Thomasville Med, 207 Old Lexington Rd, Thomasville, NC, 27360, (336) 472-2000
Old Vineyard Behavioral Health, 3637 Old Vineyard Rd, Winston Salem, NC, 27104, (336) 794-3550
Stokes Reynolds Meml Hosp Inc, Danbury, NC, 27016, (336) 593-5356
Watauga Medical Ctr, 336 Deerfield Rd, Boone, NC, 28607, (828) 262-4100
Appalachian Regional, 194 Doctors Dr, Boone, NC, 28607, (828) 386-2663
Appalachian Regional, 200 Hospital Ave # 6, Jefferson, NC, 28640, (828) 386-2663
Atrium Health Wake Forest Bapt, 10 Medical Park Dr # 1, Lexington, NC, 27292, (336) 716-9253
Bethany Medical Ctr, 1908 Caudle Dr # 100, Mount Airy, NC, 27030, (336) 883-0029
Boone Urology Ctr, 400 Shadowline Dr # 103-104, Boone, NC, 28607, (828) 264-5150
Cone Health Medcenter Krnrsvll, 1635 N Carolina Highway 66 S, Kernersville, NC, 27284, (336) 992-5100
Cone Health Medcenter Krnrsvll, 1635 NC 66 S, Kernersville, NC, 27284, (336) 992-5100
Cone Health Outpatient Rehab, 1635 N Carolina 66 # 255, Kernersville, NC, 27284, (336) 992-4820
Department Of Emergency Med, Medical Center Blvd, Winston Salem, NC, 27157, (336) 716-4625
Harmony Center For Women, 381 Deerfield Rd, Boone, NC, 28607, (828) 268-8970
Hoots Memorial Hospital, , Yadkinville, NC, 27055, (336) 679-6728
Lexington Medical Ctr, 811 W Main St, Lexington, NC, 27293, (803) 936-7203
Lung Center, 870 State Farm Rd # 100, Boone, NC, 28607, (828) 386-2746
Novant Health Bariatric Sltns, 760 Highland Oaks Dr # 200, Winston Salem, NC, 27103, (336) 277-4380
Novant Health Ortho-Sports, 7138 Village Medical Cir, Clemmons, NC, 27012, (336) 893-2400
Sneak-A-Peek, 2501 Neudorf Rd, Clemmons, NC, 27012, (336) 247-5141
Thomasville Medical Ctr, 6233 Denton Rd, Thomasville, NC, 27360, (336) 476-2537
Wake Forest Bapt Health Davie, 329 N Carolina Highway 801 N, Bermuda Run, NC, 27006, (336) 998-1300
Watauga Medical Ctr Outpatient, 1200 State Farm Rd, Boone, NC, 28607, (828) 262-4153
WFU Baptist Medical Ctr, Medical Center Blvd, Winston Salem, NC, 27157, (336) 713-7700
WFU Baptist Medical Ctr, Orthopaedic Surgery, Winston Salem, NC, 27157, (336) 716-2093
WFUBMC, 1450 Professional Park Dr, Winston Salem, NC, 27103, (336) 659-2701
Wilkes Regional Med Ctr Axlry, 500 Courthouse Dr, Wilkesboro, NC, 28697, (336) 651-8100
Wilkes Regional Medical Ctr, 1370 W D St, North Wilkesboro, NC, 28659, (336) 651-8100
Ashe County ZIP Codes include: 28615, 28617, 28626, 28629, 28631, 28640, 28643, 28672, 28684, 28693, and 28694