Hill Country Memorial Hospital
Quality Measures vs National Average
Patient Safety
4 of 8 measures reportedMortality (Death Rates)
5 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 | 3.1% | 32 | Avg |
| Heart Failure | 15.6% | 72 | Avg |
| Pneumonia | 16.2% | 109 | Avg |
| COPD | 9.6% | 29 | Avg |
| Stroke | 15.3% | 40 | Avg |
| Overall Mortality | 4.7% | 465 | Avg |
| Patient Safety (Composite) | 0.91% | — | Avg |
Lower rates indicate better outcomes. Volume reflects patient count during the reporting period. Source: CMS Complications and Deaths data.
Is Hill Country Memorial Hospital a Good Hospital?
Hill Country Memorial Hospital has a trust score of 70/100 and a 4-star CMS rating — above average quality. Located in Fredericksburg, TX, it is an acute care hospital with emergency services and is designated birthing-friendly.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Hill Country Memorial Hospital a good hospital?
Hill Country Memorial Hospital is an acute care hospital in Fredericksburg, TX with a 4/5 CMS star rating. Trust score: 70/100. It is rated above average.
Where is Hill Country Memorial Hospital located?
Hill Country Memorial Hospital is located at 1020 South State Highway 16, Fredericksburg, TX 78624. Phone: (830) 997-4353.
What is the star rating for Hill Country Memorial Hospital?
Hill Country Memorial Hospital 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 Hill Country Memorial Hospital have an emergency room?
Yes, Hill Country Memorial Hospital provides emergency services.
What This Hospital Charges
| Procedure | Charges | Actual Paid | Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
SEPTICEMIA OR SEVERE SEPSIS WITHOUT MV >96 HOURS WITH MCC 127 patients/yr | $80,633 | $18,806 | 77% less |
SEPTICEMIA OR SEVERE SEPSIS WITHOUT MV >96 HOURS WITHOUT MCC 44 patients/yr | $67,103 | $10,897 | 84% less |
HEART FAILURE AND SHOCK WITH MCC 26 patients/yr | $63,496 | $11,746 | 82% less |
RESPIRATORY INFECTIONS AND INFLAMMATIONS WITH MCC 23 patients/yr | $60,928 | $13,357 | 78% less |
SIMPLE PNEUMONIA AND PLEURISY WITH MCC 22 patients/yr | $82,683 | $14,760 | 82% less |
CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE WITH MCC 18 patients/yr | $81,000 | $14,102 | 83% less |
MAJOR SMALL AND LARGE BOWEL PROCEDURES WITH CC 16 patients/yr | $107,459 | $25,730 | 76% less |
HIP AND FEMUR PROCEDURES EXCEPT MAJOR JOINT WITH CC 16 patients/yr | $94,806 | $19,007 | 80% less |
CELLULITIS WITHOUT MCC 15 patients/yr | $37,856 | $8,478 | 78% less |
SIMPLE PNEUMONIA AND PLEURISY WITH CC 14 patients/yr | $57,474 | $8,211 | 86% 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
- Proprietary
- County
- Gillespie
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Birthing Friendly
- Yes
- Facility ID
- 450604