Acute care hospital in Highlands Ranch, CO
Uchealth Highlands Ranch Hospital
1500 Park Central Dr, Highlands Ranch, CO 80129 · (720) 516-1000
CMS overall hospital star rating
- Patient survey★★★★★4
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
Uchealth Highlands Ranch Hospital at a glance
Uchealth Highlands Ranch Hospital is a non-profit acute care hospital in Highlands Ranch, Colorado (Douglas County).
CMS gives it 5 out of 5 stars on its overall hospital star rating, better than the Colorado average of 4.
80% of surveyed patients said they would definitely recommend the hospital (national average 71.2%).
Emergency patients sent home typically spent 164 minutes in the ER, worse than the Colorado median of 137 minutes.
Across CMS mortality, safety and readmission measures, it performed better than the national rate on 3 and worse on 0.
Facility details
- Type
- Acute care hospital
- Ownership
- Voluntary Non-Profit - Private
- Emergency services
- Yes
- Birthing-friendly designation
- Yes
- County
- Douglas County
- CMS Certification Number
- 060132
How CMS scored this hospital
Number of measures in each group where the hospital was better, no different, or worse than the national rate.
| Measure group | Better | No different | Worse |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mortality (death rates) | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| Safety of care | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| Readmissions | 1 | 7 | 0 |
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Colorado avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall hospital star rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 4 / 5 | 3.2 / 5 | Better |
Patient survey
| Measure | This facility | Colorado avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patient survey summary rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3.5 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Better |
| Patients who rated the hospital 9 or 10 out of 10 (higher is better) | 77% | 74.5% | 71.7% | Better |
| Patients who would definitely recommend the hospital (higher is better) | 80% | 74.7% | 71.2% | Better |
| Nurse communication (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3.5 / 5 | 3.4 / 5 | Better |
| Doctor communication (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | 3.1 / 5 | Average |
| Communication about medicines (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 3 / 5 | 2.7 / 5 | Average |
| Discharge information (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 3.5 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Average |
| Cleanliness (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 3.8 / 5 | 3.4 / 5 | Average |
| Quietness at night (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3.7 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Better |
| Completed patient surveys | 1,438 | 649 | 611 |
Emergency room
| Measure | This facility | Colorado avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median time in the ER before leaving ⓘ (lower is better) | 164 min | 137 min | 157 min | Average |
| Patients who left the ER before being seen (lower is better) | 0% | 0.8% | 1.7% | Better |
| Emergency department volume | medium |
Timely care
| Measure | This facility | Colorado avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Appropriate care for severe sepsis and septic shock (higher is better) | 83% | 73.5% | 63.8% | Better |
| Healthcare workers given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 96% | 91.5% | 74.5% | Better |
Death rates (30-day)
| Measure | This facility | Colorado avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Death rate for heart attack patients (lower is better) | 12% | 10.8% | 11.8% | Average |
| Death rate for heart failure patients (lower is better) | 9.2% | 10.9% | 11.1% | Better |
| Death rate for pneumonia patients (lower is better) | 10% | 14.6% | 15.3% | Better |
| Death rate for stroke patients (lower is better) | 10.8% | 11.5% | 12.1% | Better |
| Death rate for COPD patients (lower is better) | 8.9% | 8.8% | 8.6% | Average |
Readmissions (30-day)
| Measure | This facility | Colorado avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readmission rate after heart attack (lower is better) | 14.4% | 13.9% | 14.4% | Average |
| Readmission rate after heart failure (lower is better) | 19% | 20.1% | 21.4% | Better |
| Readmission rate after pneumonia (lower is better) | 16.4% | 16.9% | 17.3% | Better |
| Readmission rate after COPD (lower is better) | 18.9% | 19.3% | 19.9% | Better |
Safety & infections
| Measure | This facility | Colorado avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Serious complications (patient safety composite) (lower is better) | 0.76 | 0.98 | 1.00 | Average |
| Central line bloodstream infections (CLABSI) ⓘ (lower is better) | 0.32 | 0.45 | 0.58 | Average |
| Catheter-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTI) (lower is better) | 0.41 | 0.47 | 0.48 | Average |
| Surgical site infections after colon surgery (lower is better) | 0.46 | 0.71 | 0.80 | Average |
| MRSA bloodstream infections (lower is better) | 0.00 | 0.56 | 0.68 | Average |
| C. difficile intestinal infections (lower is better) | 0.33 | 0.30 | 0.36 | Better |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Uchealth Highlands Ranch Hospital's rating?
Uchealth Highlands Ranch Hospital has 5 out of 5 stars on the CMS overall hospital star rating. The average for Colorado hospitals is 4 stars.
How long is the ER wait at Uchealth Highlands Ranch Hospital?
Patients treated and sent home from the emergency department spent a median of 164 minutes there, from arrival to departure. The Colorado median is 137 minutes.
Does Uchealth Highlands Ranch Hospital have an emergency room?
Yes. CMS lists it as providing emergency services.
Where is Uchealth Highlands Ranch Hospital and how do I contact it?
Uchealth Highlands Ranch Hospital is at 1500 Park Central Dr, Highlands Ranch, CO 80129. Phone: (720) 516-1000.
About this data
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