South Texas Health System
Quality Measures vs National Average
Patient Safety
6 of 8 measures reportedMortality (Death Rates)
8 of 8 measures reportedReadmission Rates
8 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) | 10.2% | 146 | Avg |
| Heart Failure | 9.8% | 299 | Avg |
| Pneumonia | 14.6% | 276 | Avg |
| COPD | 6.4% | 51 | Avg |
| Stroke | 14.9% | 170 | Avg |
| Coronary Bypass (CABG) | 2.1% | 45 | Avg |
| Overall Mortality | 4.4% | 948 | Avg |
| Patient Safety (Composite) | 1.18% | — | Avg |
Lower rates indicate better outcomes. Volume reflects patient count during the reporting period. Source: CMS Complications and Deaths data.
Is South Texas Health System a Good Hospital?
South Texas Health System has a trust score of 72/100 and a 4-star CMS rating — above average quality. Located in Edinburg, TX, it is an acute care hospital with emergency services and is designated birthing-friendly.
How It Compares in Edinburg
#1
Rank in city
4
Hospitals
72 vs 53
Score vs city avg
3.5/5
City avg rating
Frequently Asked Questions
Is South Texas Health System a good hospital?
South Texas Health System is an acute care hospital in Edinburg, TX with a 4/5 CMS star rating. Trust score: 72/100. It is rated above average.
Where is South Texas Health System located?
South Texas Health System is located at 1102 W Trenton Road, Edinburg, TX 78539. Phone: (956) 632-4000.
What is the star rating for South Texas Health System?
South Texas Health System 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 South Texas Health System have an emergency room?
Yes, South Texas Health System provides emergency services.
What This Hospital Charges
| Procedure | Charges | Actual Paid | Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
SEPTICEMIA OR SEVERE SEPSIS WITHOUT MV >96 HOURS WITH MCC 357 patients/yr | $267,798 | $17,703 | 93% less |
HEART FAILURE AND SHOCK WITH MCC 99 patients/yr | $150,469 | $12,449 | 92% less |
PSYCHOSES 83 patients/yr | $72,323 | $13,008 | 82% less |
ACUTE MYOCARDIAL INFARCTION, DISCHARGED ALIVE WITH MCC 74 patients/yr | $165,279 | $14,350 | 91% less |
MISCELLANEOUS DISORDERS OF NUTRITION, METABOLISM, FLUIDS AND ELECTROLYTES WITH M 58 patients/yr | $124,542 | $12,828 | 90% less |
SEPTICEMIA OR SEVERE SEPSIS WITHOUT MV >96 HOURS WITHOUT MCC 55 patients/yr | $132,688 | $10,209 | 92% less |
OTHER KIDNEY AND URINARY TRACT DIAGNOSES WITH MCC 53 patients/yr | $152,282 | $14,004 | 91% less |
TRANSIENT ISCHEMIA WITHOUT THROMBOLYTIC 50 patients/yr | $128,979 | $9,090 | 93% less |
SIMPLE PNEUMONIA AND PLEURISY WITH MCC 48 patients/yr | $168,649 | $12,298 | 93% less |
INFECTIOUS AND PARASITIC DISEASES WITH O.R. PROCEDURES WITH MCC 47 patients/yr | $521,335 | $37,648 | 93% 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
- Hidalgo
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Birthing Friendly
- Yes
- Facility ID
- 450119