Acute care hospital in San Antonio, TX
University Health System
4502 Medical Dr, San Antonio, TX 78229 · (210) 358-2000
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
University Health System at a glance
University Health System is a government acute care hospital in San Antonio, Texas (Bexar County).
CMS gives it 3 out of 5 stars on its overall hospital star rating, close to the Texas average of 3.4.
78% of surveyed patients said they would definitely recommend the hospital (national average 71.2%).
Emergency patients sent home typically spent 366 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 6 and worse on 0.
Facility details
- Type
- Acute care hospital
- Ownership
- Government - Hospital District Or Authority
- Emergency services
- Yes
- Birthing-friendly designation
- Yes
- County
- Bexar County
- CMS Certification Number
- 450213
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) | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Safety of care | 5 | 2 | 0 |
| Readmissions | 1 | 9 | 0 |
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) | 4 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Better |
| Patients who rated the hospital 9 or 10 out of 10 (higher is better) | 77% | 73.5% | 71.7% | Better |
| Patients who would definitely recommend the hospital (higher is better) | 78% | 72.9% | 71.2% | Better |
| Nurse communication (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | 3.4 / 5 | Better |
| Doctor communication (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 3 / 5 | 3.1 / 5 | Average |
| Communication about medicines (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 2.7 / 5 | 2.7 / 5 | Average |
| Discharge information (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 3.1 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Average |
| Cleanliness (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3.7 / 5 | 3.4 / 5 | Better |
| Quietness at night (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3.8 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Better |
| Completed patient surveys | 2,347 | 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) | 366 min | 146 min | 157 min | Worse |
| Patients who left the ER before being seen (lower is better) | 2% | 1.4% | 1.7% | Worse |
| Emergency department volume | very high |
Timely care
| Measure | This facility | Texas avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Appropriate care for severe sepsis and septic shock (higher is better) | 82% | 66.5% | 63.8% | Better |
| Healthcare workers given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 99% | 72.2% | 74.5% | Better |
Death rates (30-day)
| Measure | This facility | Texas avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Death rate for heart attack patients (lower is better) | 11.6% | 11.9% | 11.8% | Average |
| Death rate for heart failure patients (lower is better) | 10.6% | 10.5% | 11.1% | Average |
| Death rate for pneumonia patients (lower is better) | 13.3% | 14.7% | 15.3% | Better |
| Death rate for stroke patients (lower is better) | 12.3% | 12% | 12.1% | Average |
| Death rate for COPD patients (lower is better) | 7.7% | 8.7% | 8.6% | Better |
| Death rate for heart bypass surgery patients (lower is better) | 2.9% | 2.7% | 2.4% | Worse |
Readmissions (30-day)
| Measure | This facility | Texas avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readmission rate after heart attack (lower is better) | 15.2% | 14.5% | 14.4% | Worse |
| Readmission rate after heart failure (lower is better) | 20.6% | 21.3% | 21.4% | Average |
| Readmission rate after pneumonia (lower is better) | 16.5% | 17.3% | 17.3% | Average |
| Readmission rate after COPD (lower is better) | 18.6% | 19.8% | 19.9% | Better |
| Readmission rate after heart bypass surgery (lower is better) | 9.5% | 11.3% | 11.1% | Better |
Safety & infections
| Measure | This facility | Texas avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Serious complications (patient safety composite) (lower is better) | 0.97 | 0.97 | 1.00 | Average |
| Central line bloodstream infections (CLABSI) ⓘ (lower is better) | 0.39 | 0.52 | 0.58 | Better |
| Catheter-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTI) (lower is better) | 0.41 | 0.37 | 0.48 | Better |
| Surgical site infections after colon surgery (lower is better) | 0.55 | 0.70 | 0.80 | Average |
| Surgical site infections after abdominal hysterectomy (lower is better) | 0.00 | 0.97 | 1.04 | Average |
| MRSA bloodstream infections (lower is better) | 0.36 | 0.65 | 0.68 | Better |
| C. difficile intestinal infections (lower is better) | 0.30 | 0.26 | 0.36 | Better |
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Frequently asked questions
What is University Health System's rating?
University Health System 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 University Health System?
Patients treated and sent home from the emergency department spent a median of 366 minutes there, from arrival to departure. The Texas median is 146 minutes.
Does University Health System have an emergency room?
Yes. CMS lists it as providing emergency services.
Where is University Health System and how do I contact it?
University Health System is at 4502 Medical Dr, San Antonio, TX 78229. Phone: (210) 358-2000.
About this data
Ratings and measures come from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. They're based on state inspections, patient surveys and facility reports, and they describe the past. Facilities change, so visit in person and confirm details directly. About our data · Spotted an error? Let us know.