Hospital in San Antonio, Texas
University Health System
Acute Care Hospitals
4502 Medical Dr, San Antonio, TX 78229
(210) 358-2000
CMS overall star rating
CMS gives this hospital an overall star rating of 3 out of 5. The rating summarizes the measure groups below. How to read hospital star ratings.
Compared with Texas and the U.S.
- This hospital3
- Texas average3.4 (216 rated)
- U.S. average3.2 (3,174 rated)
Averages are the mean overall star rating of hospitals that have one in the CMS file: 216 in Texas, 3,174 nationwide. Hospitals without a rating are left out.
Measure groups
Each square is one measure in the CMS group. The comparison is the one CMS publishes: better than, no different from, or worse than the national rate.
Mortality
Measures of deaths within 30 days of care for certain conditions and procedures.
CMS reported 8 of 8 mortality measures for this hospital; none were worse than the national rate. Better: 0. No different: 8. Worse: 0.
Safety of care
Measures of infections and complications.
CMS reported 7 of 8 safety of care measures for this hospital; none were worse than the national rate. Better: 5. No different: 2. Worse: 0.
Readmission
Measures of unplanned returns to the hospital.
CMS reported 10 of 11 readmission measures for this hospital; none were worse than the national rate. Better: 1. No different: 9. Worse: 0.
Patient experience
CMS reported 15 of 15 patient experience measures for this hospital. This file does not say how they compare with the national rate.
Timely and effective care
CMS reported 8 of 10 timely and effective care measures for this hospital. This file does not say how they compare with the national rate.
Patient survey (HCAHPS)
2,347 patients completed the survey between Oct 1, 2024 to Sep 30, 2025, a response rate of 22%. 78% of surveyed patients said they would definitely recommend the hospital. 77% of surveyed patients rated the hospital 9 or 10 out of 10.
- This hospital4
- Texas average3.3 (229 rated)
- U.S. average3.3 (3,183 rated)
Mean patient survey summary star rating of hospitals that have one.
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Facility details
| Hospital type | Acute Care Hospitals |
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| Ownership | Government - Hospital District or Authority |
| Emergency services | Yes |
| Birthing-friendly designation | Yes |
| County | Bexar |
| CMS certification number | 450213 |
| Name in CMS file | UNIVERSITY HEALTH SYSTEM |
Also in San Antonio
| Hospital | CMS overall rating | Type | Emergency services |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Antonio VA Medical Center (VA South Texas Healthcare System) | Acute Care - Veterans Administration | Yes | |
| Methodist Hospital | Acute Care Hospitals | Yes | |
| Methodist Hospital Stone Oak | Acute Care Hospitals | Yes | |
| Baptist Medical Center | Acute Care Hospitals | Yes | |
| CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Medical Center | Acute Care Hospitals | Yes | |
| Cedar Hills Behavioral | Not available | Psychiatric | Yes |
| Children's Hospital of San Antonio | Not available | Childrens | Yes |
| Foundation Surgical Hospital of San Antonio | Not available | Acute Care Hospitals | Yes |
| Laurel Ridge Treatment Center | Not available | Psychiatric | No |
| San Antonio Behavioral Healthcare Hospital | Not available | Psychiatric | No |
| San Antonio State Hosp State School | Not available | Psychiatric | No |
| South Texas Spine and Surgical Hospital | Not available | Acute Care Hospitals | Yes |
| Nursing home | CMS overall rating | Health inspection rating | Certified beds | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morningside Manor | 147 | Non profit - Corporation | ||
| Silver Creek Nursing and Rehabilitation | 120 | For profit - Limited Liability company | ||
| Broadway Nursing & Rehabilitation | 237 | For profit - Limited Liability company | ||
| Buena Vida Nursing and Rehab-San Antonio | 222 | Government - Hospital district | ||
| Castle Hills Rehabilitation and Care Center | 143 | For profit - Limited Liability company | ||
| Memorial Medical Nursing and Rehabilitation | 135 | Government - Hospital district | ||
| Meridian Care Monte Vista | 106 | For profit - Individual | ||
| Mesa Vista Inn Health Center | 144 | For profit - Corporation |