Ascension Seton Northwest
Quality Measures vs National Average
Patient Safety
3 of 8 measures reportedMortality (Death Rates)
4 of 8 measures reportedReadmission Rates
7 of 11 measures reportedWhat This Means
- • Better = this hospital performs better than the national average on that measure
- • Same = no statistically significant difference from national average
- • Worse = this hospital performs worse than the national average
Source: CMS Hospital Compare. Data reflects the most recent reporting period.
Procedure Outcomes
| Procedure | Rate | Volume | vs National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hip & Knee Replacement | 4% | 58 | Avg |
| Heart Failure | 9.1% | 60 | Avg |
| Pneumonia | 15.3% | 98 | Avg |
| COPD | 8.6% | 26 | Avg |
| Overall Mortality | 4.3% | 198 | Avg |
| Patient Safety (Composite) | 0.87% | — | Avg |
Lower rates indicate better outcomes. Volume reflects patient count during the reporting period. Source: CMS Complications and Deaths data.
Is Ascension Seton Northwest a Good Hospital?
Ascension Seton Northwest has a trust score of 62/100 and a 4-star CMS rating — above average quality. Located in Austin, TX, it is an acute care hospital with emergency services and is designated birthing-friendly.
How It Compares in Austin
#4
Rank in city
15
Hospitals
62 vs 49
Score vs city avg
3.5/5
City avg rating
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Ascension Seton Northwest a good hospital?
Ascension Seton Northwest is an acute care hospital in Austin, TX with a 4/5 CMS star rating. Trust score: 62/100. It is rated above average.
Where is Ascension Seton Northwest located?
Ascension Seton Northwest is located at 11113 Research Boulevard, Austin, TX 78759. Phone: (512) 324-6000.
What is the star rating for Ascension Seton Northwest?
Ascension Seton Northwest has a 4/5 star rating from CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services). This rating is based on mortality, safety, readmission, patient experience, and timeliness measures.
Does Ascension Seton Northwest have an emergency room?
Yes, Ascension Seton Northwest provides emergency services.
What This Hospital Charges
| Procedure | Charges | Actual Paid | Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
SEPTICEMIA OR SEVERE SEPSIS WITHOUT MV >96 HOURS WITH MCC 79 patients/yr | $88,015 | $16,471 | 81% less |
SIMPLE PNEUMONIA AND PLEURISY WITH MCC 41 patients/yr | $67,781 | $12,737 | 81% less |
RESPIRATORY INFECTIONS AND INFLAMMATIONS WITH MCC 26 patients/yr | $59,307 | $14,117 | 76% less |
HEART FAILURE AND SHOCK WITH MCC 24 patients/yr | $69,241 | $12,615 | 82% less |
KIDNEY AND URINARY TRACT INFECTIONS WITHOUT MCC 22 patients/yr | $44,070 | $9,494 | 78% less |
ESOPHAGITIS, GASTROENTERITIS AND MISCELLANEOUS DIGESTIVE DISORDERS WITHOUT MCC 21 patients/yr | $52,233 | $10,165 | 81% less |
INFECTIOUS AND PARASITIC DISEASES WITH O.R. PROCEDURES WITH CC 17 patients/yr | $97,344 | $17,233 | 82% less |
SEPTICEMIA OR SEVERE SEPSIS WITHOUT MV >96 HOURS WITHOUT MCC 16 patients/yr | $70,594 | $11,033 | 84% less |
MISCELLANEOUS DISORDERS OF NUTRITION, METABOLISM, FLUIDS AND ELECTROLYTES WITH M 15 patients/yr | $56,101 | $14,831 | 74% less |
MISCELLANEOUS DISORDERS OF NUTRITION, METABOLISM, FLUIDS AND ELECTROLYTES WITHOU 13 patients/yr | $31,186 | $9,115 | 71% less |
Charges = what the hospital bills. Actual Paid = what Medicare pays (the fair market rate). Source: CMS Medicare Inpatient Hospitals by Provider and Service (2024).
Quick Facts
- Type
- Acute Care Hospitals
- Ownership
- Voluntary non-profit - Private
- County
- Travis
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Birthing Friendly
- Yes
- Facility ID
- 450867