Acute care hospital in San Antonio, TX
South Texas Spine and Surgical Hospital
18600 North Hardy Oak Blvd, San Antonio, TX 78258 · (210) 404-0800
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
South Texas Spine and Surgical Hospital at a glance
South Texas Spine and Surgical Hospital is a for-profit acute care hospital in San Antonio, Texas (Bexar County).
CMS has not published a overall hospital star rating for this hospital, usually because it has too little recent data.
83% of surveyed patients said they would definitely recommend the hospital (national average 71.2%).
Emergency patients sent home typically spent 121 minutes in the ER, better than the Texas median of 146 minutes.
Across CMS mortality, safety and readmission measures, it performed better than the national rate on 0 and worse on 1.
Facility details
- Type
- Acute care hospital
- Ownership
- Physician
- Emergency services
- Yes
- County
- Bexar County
- CMS Certification Number
- 450856
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 | 1 | 0 |
| Safety of care | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Readmissions | 0 | 2 | 1 |
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) | 83% | 73.5% | 71.7% | Better |
| Patients who would definitely recommend the hospital (higher is better) | 83% | 72.9% | 71.2% | Better |
| Nurse communication (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | 3.4 / 5 | Better |
| Doctor communication (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3 / 5 | 3.1 / 5 | Better |
| Communication about medicines (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 2.7 / 5 | 2.7 / 5 | Better |
| Discharge information (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3.1 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Better |
| Cleanliness (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3.7 / 5 | 3.4 / 5 | Better |
| Quietness at night (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 3.8 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Better |
| Completed patient surveys | 291 | 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) | 121 min | 146 min | 157 min | Better |
| Patients who left the ER before being seen (lower is better) | 1% | 1.4% | 1.7% | Better |
| Emergency department volume | low |
Timely care
| Measure | This facility | Texas avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Healthcare workers given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 58% | 72.2% | 74.5% | Worse |
Readmissions (30-day)
| Measure | This facility | Texas avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readmission rate after hip/knee replacement (lower is better) | 5.2% | 5.9% | 5.8% | Better |
Safety & infections
| Measure | This facility | Texas avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Complication rate for hip/knee replacement (lower is better) | 4.9% | 4.1% | 4.2% | Worse |
| Serious complications (patient safety composite) (lower is better) | 0.81 | 0.97 | 1.00 | Average |
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Frequently asked questions
What is South Texas Spine and Surgical Hospital's rating?
CMS has not published a star rating for South Texas Spine and Surgical Hospital. This usually means there is not enough recent data.
How long is the ER wait at South Texas Spine and Surgical Hospital?
Patients treated and sent home from the emergency department spent a median of 121 minutes there, from arrival to departure. The Texas median is 146 minutes.
Does South Texas Spine and Surgical Hospital have an emergency room?
Yes. CMS lists it as providing emergency services.
Where is South Texas Spine and Surgical Hospital and how do I contact it?
South Texas Spine and Surgical Hospital is at 18600 North Hardy Oak Blvd, San Antonio, TX 78258. Phone: (210) 404-0800.
About this data
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