University Of Kentucky Hospital
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) | 12.4% | 91 | Avg |
| Heart Failure | 11.7% | 244 | Avg |
| Pneumonia | 12% | 239 | Better |
| COPD | 7.4% | 105 | Avg |
| Stroke | 13.2% | 333 | Avg |
| Coronary Bypass (CABG) | 2.6% | 133 | Avg |
| Overall Mortality | 3.6% | 1,878 | Avg |
| Patient Safety (Composite) | 1.06% | — | Avg |
Lower rates indicate better outcomes. Volume reflects patient count during the reporting period. Source: CMS Complications and Deaths data.
Is University Of Kentucky Hospital a Good Hospital?
University Of Kentucky Hospital has a trust score of 73/100 and a 4-star CMS rating — above average quality. Located in Lexington, KY, it is an acute care hospital with emergency services and is designated birthing-friendly. It performs better than the national average in pneumonia.
Top Performer In
How It Compares in Lexington
#1
Rank in city
7
Hospitals
73 vs 57
Score vs city avg
3.2/5
City avg rating
Frequently Asked Questions
Is University Of Kentucky Hospital a good hospital?
University Of Kentucky Hospital is an acute care hospital in Lexington, KY with a 4/5 CMS star rating. Trust score: 73/100. It is rated above average.
Where is University Of Kentucky Hospital located?
University Of Kentucky Hospital is located at 800 Rose Street, Lexington, KY 40536. Phone: (859) 257-2278.
What is the star rating for University Of Kentucky Hospital?
University Of Kentucky 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 University Of Kentucky Hospital have an emergency room?
Yes, University Of Kentucky Hospital provides emergency services.
What This Hospital Charges
| Procedure | Charges | Actual Paid | Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
SEPTICEMIA OR SEVERE SEPSIS WITHOUT MV >96 HOURS WITH MCC 332 patients/yr | $96,856 | $21,845 | 77% less |
HEART FAILURE AND SHOCK WITH MCC 149 patients/yr | $50,711 | $13,092 | 74% less |
INTRACRANIAL HEMORRHAGE OR CEREBRAL INFARCTION WITH MCC 113 patients/yr | $108,930 | $21,341 | 80% less |
INFECTIOUS AND PARASITIC DISEASES WITH O.R. PROCEDURES WITH MCC 90 patients/yr | $233,829 | $53,645 | 77% less |
HIP AND FEMUR PROCEDURES EXCEPT MAJOR JOINT WITH CC 77 patients/yr | $94,830 | $19,483 | 79% less |
INTRACRANIAL HEMORRHAGE OR CEREBRAL INFARCTION WITH CC OR TPA IN 24 HOURS 74 patients/yr | $50,277 | $11,176 | 78% less |
MAJOR SMALL AND LARGE BOWEL PROCEDURES WITH CC 74 patients/yr | $91,035 | $24,327 | 73% less |
RESPIRATORY INFECTIONS AND INFLAMMATIONS WITH MCC 67 patients/yr | $74,725 | $18,451 | 75% less |
SIMPLE PNEUMONIA AND PLEURISY WITH MCC 66 patients/yr | $54,155 | $13,856 | 74% less |
ESOPHAGITIS, GASTROENTERITIS AND MISCELLANEOUS DIGESTIVE DISORDERS WITHOUT MCC 66 patients/yr | $33,190 | $9,162 | 72% 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
- Government - State
- County
- Fayette
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Birthing Friendly
- Yes
- Facility ID
- 180067