Acute care hospital in Lexington, KY
University of Kentucky Hospital
800 Rose Street, Lexington, KY 40536 · (859) 257-2278
CMS overall hospital star rating
- Patient survey★★★★★3
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
University of Kentucky Hospital at a glance
University of Kentucky Hospital is a government acute care hospital in Lexington, Kentucky (Fayette County).
CMS gives it 4 out of 5 stars on its overall hospital star rating, better than the Kentucky average of 2.8.
76% of surveyed patients said they would definitely recommend the hospital (national average 71.2%).
Emergency patients sent home typically spent 218 minutes in the ER, worse than the Kentucky median of 147 minutes.
Across CMS mortality, safety and readmission measures, it performed better than the national rate on 6 and worse on 0.
Facility details
- Type
- Acute care hospital
- Ownership
- Government - State
- Emergency services
- Yes
- Birthing-friendly designation
- Yes
- County
- Fayette County
- CMS Certification Number
- 180067
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) | 2 | 6 | 0 |
| Safety of care | 2 | 5 | 0 |
| Readmissions | 2 | 8 | 0 |
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Kentucky avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall hospital star rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | 3.2 / 5 | Better |
Patient survey
| Measure | This facility | Kentucky avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patient survey summary rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 3.4 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Average |
| Patients who rated the hospital 9 or 10 out of 10 (higher is better) | 73% | 73.1% | 71.7% | Average |
| Patients who would definitely recommend the hospital (higher is better) | 76% | 70.9% | 71.2% | Better |
| Nurse communication (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3.8 / 5 | 3.4 / 5 | Better |
| Doctor communication (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 3.4 / 5 | 3.1 / 5 | Average |
| Communication about medicines (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | 2.7 / 5 | Average |
| Discharge information (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Average |
| Cleanliness (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 3.5 / 5 | 3.4 / 5 | Average |
| Quietness at night (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Average |
| Completed patient surveys | 1,389 | 495 | 611 |
Emergency room
| Measure | This facility | Kentucky avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median time in the ER before leaving ⓘ (lower is better) | 218 min | 147 min | 157 min | Worse |
| Patients who left the ER before being seen (lower is better) | 1% | 1.4% | 1.7% | Better |
| Emergency department volume | very high |
Timely care
| Measure | This facility | Kentucky avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Appropriate care for severe sepsis and septic shock (higher is better) | 19% | 66% | 63.8% | Worse |
| Healthcare workers given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 86% | 74.3% | 74.5% | Better |
Death rates (30-day)
| Measure | This facility | Kentucky avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Death rate for heart attack patients (lower is better) | 11.9% | 12.1% | 11.8% | Average |
| Death rate for heart failure patients (lower is better) | 10.6% | 12% | 11.1% | Average |
| Death rate for pneumonia patients (lower is better) | 12.4% | 16.6% | 15.3% | Better |
| Death rate for stroke patients (lower is better) | 10.1% | 12.4% | 12.1% | Better |
| Death rate for COPD patients (lower is better) | 7.2% | 9.2% | 8.6% | Better |
| Death rate for heart bypass surgery patients (lower is better) | 2.6% | 2.5% | 2.4% | Worse |
Readmissions (30-day)
| Measure | This facility | Kentucky avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readmission rate after heart attack (lower is better) | 12.8% | 14.4% | 14.4% | Better |
| Readmission rate after heart failure (lower is better) | 21.6% | 21.4% | 21.4% | Average |
| Readmission rate after pneumonia (lower is better) | 16.9% | 17.4% | 17.3% | Average |
| Readmission rate after COPD (lower is better) | 19.3% | 19.9% | 19.9% | Average |
| Readmission rate after hip/knee replacement (lower is better) | 6.2% | 6.1% | 5.8% | Worse |
| Readmission rate after heart bypass surgery (lower is better) | 8.7% | 10.6% | 11.1% | Better |
Safety & infections
| Measure | This facility | Kentucky avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Complication rate for hip/knee replacement (lower is better) | 4.2% | 4.2% | 4.2% | Average |
| Serious complications (patient safety composite) (lower is better) | 1.06 | 1.02 | 1.00 | Average |
| Central line bloodstream infections (CLABSI) ⓘ (lower is better) | 0.79 | 0.78 | 0.58 | Average |
| Catheter-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTI) (lower is better) | 0.44 | 0.60 | 0.48 | Better |
| Surgical site infections after colon surgery (lower is better) | 0.64 | 0.94 | 0.80 | Average |
| Surgical site infections after abdominal hysterectomy (lower is better) | 0.94 | 0.95 | 1.04 | Average |
| MRSA bloodstream infections (lower is better) | 0.89 | 0.75 | 0.68 | Average |
| C. difficile intestinal infections (lower is better) | 0.32 | 0.40 | 0.36 | Better |
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Frequently asked questions
What is University of Kentucky Hospital's rating?
University of Kentucky Hospital has 4 out of 5 stars on the CMS overall hospital star rating. The average for Kentucky hospitals is 2.8 stars.
How long is the ER wait at University of Kentucky Hospital?
Patients treated and sent home from the emergency department spent a median of 218 minutes there, from arrival to departure. The Kentucky median is 147 minutes.
Does University of Kentucky Hospital have an emergency room?
Yes. CMS lists it as providing emergency services.
Where is University of Kentucky Hospital and how do I contact it?
University of Kentucky Hospital is at 800 Rose Street, Lexington, KY 40536. Phone: (859) 257-2278.
About this data
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