Baylor St Lukes Medical Center
Quality Measures vs National Average
Patient Safety
7 of 8 measures reportedMortality (Death Rates)
8 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heart Attack (AMI) | 10.5% | 112 | Avg |
| Heart Failure | 8.8% | 383 | Avg |
| Pneumonia | 11.3% | 145 | Better |
| COPD | 9.5% | 25 | Avg |
| Stroke | 11.1% | 171 | Avg |
| Coronary Bypass (CABG) | 2.9% | 231 | Avg |
| Overall Mortality | 3.4% | 1,550 | Better |
| Patient Safety (Composite) | 1.03% | — | Avg |
Lower rates indicate better outcomes. Volume reflects patient count during the reporting period. Source: CMS Complications and Deaths data.
Is Baylor St Lukes Medical Center a Good Hospital?
Baylor St Lukes Medical Center has a trust score of 73/100 and a 4-star CMS rating — above average quality. Located in Houston, TX, it is an acute care hospital with emergency services. It performs better than the national average in pneumonia, overall mortality.
Top Performer In
How It Compares in Houston
#7
Rank in city
28
Hospitals
73 vs 56
Score vs city avg
3.7/5
City avg rating
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Baylor St Lukes Medical Center a good hospital?
Baylor St Lukes Medical Center is an acute care hospital in Houston, TX with a 4/5 CMS star rating. Trust score: 73/100. It is rated above average.
Where is Baylor St Lukes Medical Center located?
Baylor St Lukes Medical Center is located at 6720 Bertner Ave, Ste Mc1-266, Houston, TX 77030. Phone: (832) 355-1000.
What is the star rating for Baylor St Lukes Medical Center?
Baylor St Lukes Medical Center 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 St Lukes Medical Center have an emergency room?
Yes, Baylor St Lukes Medical Center provides emergency services.
Quick Facts
- Type
- Acute Care Hospitals
- Ownership
- Voluntary non-profit - Church
- County
- Harris
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Birthing Friendly
- No
- Facility ID
- 450193