Valley Baptist Medical Center- Brownsville
Quality Measures vs National Average
Patient Safety
7 of 8 measures reportedMortality (Death Rates)
6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heart Attack (AMI) | 11.3% | 66 | Avg |
| Heart Failure | 12.2% | 122 | Avg |
| Pneumonia | 16% | 166 | Avg |
| COPD | 9.2% | 25 | Avg |
| Stroke | 12.2% | 35 | Avg |
| Overall Mortality | 4.3% | 391 | Avg |
| Patient Safety (Composite) | 0.88% | — | Avg |
Lower rates indicate better outcomes. Volume reflects patient count during the reporting period. Source: CMS Complications and Deaths data.
Is Valley Baptist Medical Center- Brownsville a Good Hospital?
Valley Baptist Medical Center- Brownsville has a trust score of 63/100 and a 3-star CMS rating — above average quality. Located in Brownsville, TX, it is an acute care hospital with emergency services and is designated birthing-friendly.
How It Compares in Brownsville
#1
Rank in city
2
Hospitals
63 vs 57
Score vs city avg
2.5/5
City avg rating
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Valley Baptist Medical Center- Brownsville a good hospital?
Valley Baptist Medical Center- Brownsville is an acute care hospital in Brownsville, TX with a 3/5 CMS star rating. Trust score: 63/100. It is rated above average.
Where is Valley Baptist Medical Center- Brownsville located?
Valley Baptist Medical Center- Brownsville is located at 1040 W Jefferson St, Brownsville, TX 78520. Phone: (956) 544-1400.
What is the star rating for Valley Baptist Medical Center- Brownsville?
Valley Baptist Medical Center- Brownsville has a 3/5 star rating from CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services). This rating is based on mortality, safety, readmission, patient experience, and timeliness measures.
Does Valley Baptist Medical Center- Brownsville have an emergency room?
Yes, Valley Baptist Medical Center- Brownsville provides emergency services.
What This Hospital Charges
| Procedure | Charges | Actual Paid | Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
SEPTICEMIA OR SEVERE SEPSIS WITHOUT MV >96 HOURS WITH MCC 166 patients/yr | $204,630 | $15,322 | 93% less |
HEART FAILURE AND SHOCK WITH MCC 53 patients/yr | $135,163 | $10,723 | 92% less |
OTHER KIDNEY AND URINARY TRACT DIAGNOSES WITH MCC 35 patients/yr | $204,367 | $13,758 | 93% less |
SEPTICEMIA OR SEVERE SEPSIS WITHOUT MV >96 HOURS WITHOUT MCC 34 patients/yr | $117,930 | $9,134 | 92% less |
GASTROINTESTINAL HEMORRHAGE WITH MCC 22 patients/yr | $241,807 | $14,485 | 94% less |
MISCELLANEOUS DISORDERS OF NUTRITION, METABOLISM, FLUIDS AND ELECTROLYTES WITH M 21 patients/yr | $105,355 | $10,922 | 90% less |
SIMPLE PNEUMONIA AND PLEURISY WITH MCC 19 patients/yr | $182,287 | $11,370 | 94% less |
ACUTE MYOCARDIAL INFARCTION, DISCHARGED ALIVE WITH MCC 19 patients/yr | $146,418 | $13,164 | 91% less |
KIDNEY AND URINARY TRACT INFECTIONS WITHOUT MCC 19 patients/yr | $91,057 | $7,612 | 92% less |
SEPTICEMIA OR SEVERE SEPSIS WITH MV >96 HOURS 19 patients/yr | $697,970 | $45,782 | 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
- Cameron
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Birthing Friendly
- Yes
- Facility ID
- 450028