Baylor Scott & White Medical Center Hillcrest
Quality Measures vs National Average
Patient Safety
8 of 8 measures reportedMortality (Death Rates)
7 of 8 measures reportedReadmission Rates
10 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 | 2.6% | 150 | Avg |
| Heart Attack (AMI) | 12.2% | 125 | Avg |
| Heart Failure | 14.2% | 227 | Avg |
| Pneumonia | 16.3% | 292 | Avg |
| COPD | 10.5% | 125 | Avg |
| Stroke | 14.6% | 135 | Avg |
| Overall Mortality | 4% | 1,222 | Avg |
| Patient Safety (Composite) | 0.84% | — | Avg |
Lower rates indicate better outcomes. Volume reflects patient count during the reporting period. Source: CMS Complications and Deaths data.
Is Baylor Scott & White Medical Center Hillcrest a Good Hospital?
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center Hillcrest has a trust score of 72/100 and a 4-star CMS rating — above average quality. Located in Waco, TX, it is an acute care hospital with emergency services and is designated birthing-friendly.
How It Compares in Waco
#1
Rank in city
3
Hospitals
72 vs 53
Score vs city avg
3.0/5
City avg rating
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Baylor Scott & White Medical Center Hillcrest a good hospital?
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center Hillcrest is an acute care hospital in Waco, TX with a 4/5 CMS star rating. Trust score: 72/100. It is rated above average.
Where is Baylor Scott & White Medical Center Hillcrest located?
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center Hillcrest is located at 100 Hillcrest Medical Blvd, Waco, TX 76712. Phone: (254) 202-2000.
What is the star rating for Baylor Scott & White Medical Center Hillcrest?
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center Hillcrest 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 Baylor Scott & White Medical Center Hillcrest have an emergency room?
Yes, Baylor Scott & White Medical Center Hillcrest provides emergency services.
Quick Facts
- Type
- Acute Care Hospitals
- Ownership
- Voluntary non-profit - Private
- County
- Mc Lennan
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Birthing Friendly
- Yes
- Facility ID
- 450101