Hospital in Austin, Texas
Ascension Seton Northwest
Acute Care Hospitals
11113 Research Boulevard, Austin, TX 78759
(512) 324-6000
CMS overall star rating
CMS gives this hospital an overall star rating of 4 out of 5. The rating summarizes the measure groups below. How to read hospital star ratings.
Compared with Texas and the U.S.
- This hospital4
- 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 4 of 8 mortality measures for this hospital; none were worse than the national rate. Better: 0. No different: 4. Worse: 0.[29]
Safety of care
Measures of infections and complications.
CMS reported 3 of 8 safety of care measures for this hospital; none were worse than the national rate. Better: 0. No different: 3. Worse: 0.[29]
Readmission
Measures of unplanned returns to the hospital.
CMS reported 7 of 11 readmission measures for this hospital; 2 were worse than the national rate. Better: 0. No different: 5. Worse: 2.[29]
Patient experience
CMS reported 10 of 15 patient experience measures for this hospital. This file does not say how they compare with the national rate.[29]
Timely and effective care
CMS reported 6 of 10 timely and effective care measures for this hospital. This file does not say how they compare with the national rate.[29]
Patient survey (HCAHPS)
524 patients completed the survey between Oct 1, 2024 to Sep 30, 2025, a response rate of 14%. 70% of surveyed patients said they would definitely recommend the hospital. 71% of surveyed patients rated the hospital 9 or 10 out of 10.
- This hospital3
- 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 | Voluntary non-profit - Private |
| Emergency services | Yes |
| Birthing-friendly designation | Yes |
| County | Travis |
| CMS certification number | 450867 |
| Name in CMS file | ASCENSION SETON NORTHWEST |
Also in Austin
| Hospital | CMS overall rating | Type | Emergency services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dell Seton Med Center at the University of TX | Acute Care Hospitals | No | |
| St David's Medical Center | Acute Care Hospitals | Yes | |
| Ascension Seton Medical Center Austin | Acute Care Hospitals | Yes | |
| North Austin Medical Center | Acute Care Hospitals | Yes | |
| St David's South Austin Medical Center | Acute Care Hospitals | Yes | |
| Ascension Seton Southwest | Not available | Acute Care Hospitals | Yes |
| Austin Oaks Hospital | Not available | Psychiatric | No |
| Austin State Hospital | Not available | Psychiatric | No |
| Cross Creek Hospital | Not available | Psychiatric | No |
| Dell Children's Medical Center | Not available | Childrens | Yes |
| Northwest Hills Surgical Hospital | Not available | Acute Care Hospitals | Yes |
| Texas Childrens Hospital North Austin Campus | Not available | Childrens | Yes |
| Nursing home | CMS overall rating | Health inspection rating | Certified beds | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barton Valley Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center | 126 | Government - Hospital district | ||
| Sage Park Austin | 46 | For profit - Partnership | ||
| Stonebridge Health Rehab | 116 | For profit - Limited Liability company | ||
| Brookdale Westlake Hills | 90 | For profit - Corporation | ||
| Heritage Park Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing C | 197 | Government - Hospital district | ||
| Austin Wellness & Rehabilitation | 120 | For profit - Corporation | ||
| Brush Country Nursing and Rehabilitation | 118 | For profit - Corporation | ||
| Coral Rehabilitation and Nursing of Austin | Not available | Not available | 157 | Government - Hospital district |
CMS footnotes on this page
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- This measure was calculated using partial performance period data due to a CMS-approved exception.