Acute care hospital in Austin, TX
Ascension Seton Medical Center Austin
1201 W 38th St, Austin, TX 78705 · (512) 324-1000
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
Ascension Seton Medical Center Austin at a glance
Ascension Seton Medical Center Austin is a non-profit acute care hospital in Austin, Texas (Travis County).
CMS gives it 3 out of 5 stars on its overall hospital star rating, close to the Texas average of 3.4.
67% of surveyed patients said they would definitely recommend the hospital (national average 71.2%).
Emergency patients sent home typically spent 184 minutes in the ER, worse than the Texas median of 146 minutes.
Across CMS mortality, safety and readmission measures, it performed better than the national rate on 2 and worse on 2.
Facility details
- Type
- Acute care hospital
- Ownership
- Voluntary Non-Profit - Private
- Emergency services
- Yes
- Birthing-friendly designation
- Yes
- County
- Travis County
- CMS Certification Number
- 450056
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 | 7 | 0 |
| Safety of care | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| Readmissions | 0 | 9 | 2 |
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Texas avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall hospital star rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 3.4 / 5 | 3.2 / 5 | Average |
Patient survey
| Measure | This facility | Texas avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patient survey summary rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Average |
| Patients who rated the hospital 9 or 10 out of 10 (higher is better) | 65% | 73.5% | 71.7% | Worse |
| Patients who would definitely recommend the hospital (higher is better) | 67% | 72.9% | 71.2% | Worse |
| Nurse communication (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | 3.4 / 5 | Average |
| Doctor communication (higher is better) | 2 / 5 | 3 / 5 | 3.1 / 5 | Worse |
| Communication about medicines (higher is better) | 2 / 5 | 2.7 / 5 | 2.7 / 5 | Worse |
| Discharge information (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 3.1 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Average |
| Cleanliness (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 3.7 / 5 | 3.4 / 5 | Average |
| Quietness at night (higher is better) | 2 / 5 | 3.8 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Worse |
| Completed patient surveys | 447 | 637 | 611 |
Emergency room
| Measure | This facility | Texas avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median time in the ER before leaving ⓘ (lower is better) | 184 min | 146 min | 157 min | Worse |
Timely care
| Measure | This facility | Texas avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Appropriate care for severe sepsis and septic shock (higher is better) | 41% | 66.5% | 63.8% | Worse |
| Healthcare workers given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 78% | 72.2% | 74.5% | Average |
Death rates (30-day)
| Measure | This facility | Texas avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Death rate for heart attack patients (lower is better) | 10.4% | 11.9% | 11.8% | Better |
| Death rate for heart failure patients (lower is better) | 9.6% | 10.5% | 11.1% | Better |
| Death rate for pneumonia patients (lower is better) | 16.4% | 14.7% | 15.3% | Worse |
| Death rate for stroke patients (lower is better) | 10.5% | 12% | 12.1% | Better |
| Death rate for COPD patients (lower is better) | 8% | 8.7% | 8.6% | Better |
| Death rate for heart bypass surgery patients (lower is better) | 2% | 2.7% | 2.4% | Better |
Readmissions (30-day)
| Measure | This facility | Texas avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readmission rate after heart attack (lower is better) | 14.5% | 14.5% | 14.4% | Average |
| Readmission rate after heart failure (lower is better) | 20.3% | 21.3% | 21.4% | Better |
| Readmission rate after pneumonia (lower is better) | 16.5% | 17.3% | 17.3% | Average |
| Readmission rate after COPD (lower is better) | 20.2% | 19.8% | 19.9% | Average |
| Readmission rate after hip/knee replacement (lower is better) | 5.9% | 5.9% | 5.8% | Average |
| Readmission rate after heart bypass surgery (lower is better) | 9.3% | 11.3% | 11.1% | Better |
Safety & infections
| Measure | This facility | Texas avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Complication rate for hip/knee replacement (lower is better) | 4.3% | 4.1% | 4.2% | Average |
| Serious complications (patient safety composite) (lower is better) | 0.83 | 0.97 | 1.00 | Average |
| Central line bloodstream infections (CLABSI) ⓘ (lower is better) | 0.54 | 0.52 | 0.58 | Better |
| Catheter-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTI) (lower is better) | 0.39 | 0.37 | 0.48 | Better |
| Surgical site infections after colon surgery (lower is better) | 1.32 | 0.70 | 0.80 | Average |
| Surgical site infections after abdominal hysterectomy (lower is better) | 0.40 | 0.97 | 1.04 | Average |
| MRSA bloodstream infections (lower is better) | 0.55 | 0.65 | 0.68 | Average |
| C. difficile intestinal infections (lower is better) | 0.27 | 0.26 | 0.36 | Better |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Ascension Seton Medical Center Austin's rating?
Ascension Seton Medical Center Austin has 3 out of 5 stars on the CMS overall hospital star rating. The average for Texas hospitals is 3.4 stars.
How long is the ER wait at Ascension Seton Medical Center Austin?
Patients treated and sent home from the emergency department spent a median of 184 minutes there, from arrival to departure. The Texas median is 146 minutes.
Does Ascension Seton Medical Center Austin have an emergency room?
Yes. CMS lists it as providing emergency services.
Where is Ascension Seton Medical Center Austin and how do I contact it?
Ascension Seton Medical Center Austin is at 1201 W 38th St, Austin, TX 78705. Phone: (512) 324-1000.
About this data
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