Knapp Medical Center
Quality Measures vs National Average
Patient Safety
6 of 8 measures reportedMortality (Death Rates)
3 of 8 measures reportedReadmission Rates
4 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 Failure | 9.1% | 80 | Avg |
| Pneumonia | 15.3% | 111 | Avg |
| Overall Mortality | 3.6% | 299 | 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 Knapp Medical Center a Good Hospital?
Knapp Medical Center has a trust score of 78/100 and a 5-star CMS rating — above average quality. Located in Weslaco, TX, it is an acute care hospital with emergency services and is designated birthing-friendly.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Knapp Medical Center a good hospital?
Knapp Medical Center is an acute care hospital in Weslaco, TX with a 5/5 CMS star rating. Trust score: 78/100. It is rated above average.
Where is Knapp Medical Center located?
Knapp Medical Center is located at 1401 East Eight Street, Weslaco, TX 78596. Phone: (956) 968-8567.
What is the star rating for Knapp Medical Center?
Knapp Medical Center has a 5/5 star rating from CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services). This rating is based on mortality, safety, readmission, patient experience, and timeliness measures.
Does Knapp Medical Center have an emergency room?
Yes, Knapp Medical Center provides emergency services.
What This Hospital Charges
| Procedure | Charges | Actual Paid | Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
SEPTICEMIA OR SEVERE SEPSIS WITHOUT MV >96 HOURS WITH MCC 165 patients/yr | $98,013 | $17,271 | 82% less |
MISCELLANEOUS DISORDERS OF NUTRITION, METABOLISM, FLUIDS AND ELECTROLYTES WITH M 44 patients/yr | $44,678 | $11,948 | 73% less |
OTHER KIDNEY AND URINARY TRACT DIAGNOSES WITH MCC 32 patients/yr | $74,950 | $14,426 | 81% less |
SEPTICEMIA OR SEVERE SEPSIS WITHOUT MV >96 HOURS WITHOUT MCC 32 patients/yr | $42,843 | $10,407 | 76% less |
HEART FAILURE AND SHOCK WITH MCC 31 patients/yr | $44,211 | $11,811 | 73% less |
INFECTIOUS AND PARASITIC DISEASES WITH O.R. PROCEDURES WITH MCC 22 patients/yr | $297,942 | $42,250 | 86% less |
CIRRHOSIS AND ALCOHOLIC HEPATITIS WITH MCC 18 patients/yr | $37,623 | $16,151 | 57% less |
KIDNEY AND URINARY TRACT INFECTIONS WITH MCC 17 patients/yr | $34,336 | $11,482 | 67% less |
MAJOR HIP AND KNEE JOINT REPLACEMENT OR REATTACHMENT OF LOWER EXTREMITY WITHOUT 14 patients/yr | $143,494 | $16,568 | 88% less |
ACUTE MYOCARDIAL INFARCTION, DISCHARGED ALIVE WITH MCC 13 patients/yr | $58,052 | $13,644 | 76% 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
- Hidalgo
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Birthing Friendly
- Yes
- Facility ID
- 450128