Facility Information

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  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals
  • Ownership: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Address: 601 E 15Th Street, Austin, TX 78701
  • County: Travis County
  • Phone: (512) 324-7000
  • Emergency Services: No
  • Birth-Friendly Designation: Not designated

Dell Seton Med Center At The University Of Tx receives a SafeHospitals USA Safety Score of 4.2/10 (Grade D — Below Average). The 2024 CMS data indicates this facility falls below the national average in several areas. While this hospital may still be appropriate for certain care types, patients with planned procedures should consider the data carefully and ask their physician about alternatives.

How Dell Seton Med Center At The University Of Tx Compares Nationally

Using the 2024 CMS Hospital Compare dataset — the federal government's official source for hospital quality — we analyzed performance across five quality measures. Here is what the data shows for this facility:

0 Better / 0 Worse
Mortality Measures
1 Better / 0 Worse
Safety Measures
0 Better / 1 Worse
Readmission Rates

Patient Experience & Survey Data

Patient experience surveys (HCAHPS) ask discharged patients about their hospital stay — communication with nurses and doctors, responsiveness of staff, cleanliness, and overall rating. CMS collected 175 completed surveys from Dell Seton Med Center At The University Of Tx patients for the 2024 reporting period.

Survey Rating: ★★★★☆ Patient Experience (4.0/5)

Timely Care Score: 112.9 (national average: ~80.0)

This facility's timely care score exceeds the national benchmark, indicating patients are seen and treated promptly — a meaningful indicator for emergency and urgent care situations.

Infection Control Performance

Hospital-acquired infections (HAIs) are among the most preventable patient safety risks. CMS tracks six HAI measures including central line infections, catheter-related urinary tract infections, surgical site infections, and C. difficile rates. This facility has 6 HAI measures performing better than the national benchmark.

This represents strong infection control performance. Facilities that consistently outperform HAI benchmarks typically maintain rigorous hand hygiene protocols, antimicrobial stewardship programs, and environmental disinfection standards.

Medicare Billing Cost & Spending

Medicare spends an average of $37,855 per patient episode here, compared to the national average cost of $27,477.

⚠ This facility runs higher costs, spending 37.8% more than the national average per patient episode.

Recovery & Hospital Return Days

This section shows whether discharged patients spent extra days back in the hospital within 30 days of leaving, compared to the national average. Fewer days indicate a safer discharge process and a better recovery at home:

  • Pneumonia Patients: Patients spent average of 11.9 extra days in the hospital after discharge (worse than average).

FAQs

Q. What is the safety grade of DELL SETON MED CENTER AT THE UNIVERSITY OF TX?
DELL SETON MED CENTER AT THE UNIVERSITY OF TX has a SafeHospitals USA safety grade of D with a safety score of 4.2/10, based on federal CMS quality data. This grade is calculated from hospital safety indicators, infection control performance, and mortality measures.
Q. Is DELL SETON MED CENTER AT THE UNIVERSITY OF TX designated as Birth-Friendly?
No, DELL SETON MED CENTER AT THE UNIVERSITY OF TX is not currently designated as Birth-Friendly by Medicare, and maternal quality data is not available for this facility.
Q. How expensive is care at DELL SETON MED CENTER AT THE UNIVERSITY OF TX compared to the national average?
Medicare spends an average of $37,855 per patient episode at DELL SETON MED CENTER AT THE UNIVERSITY OF TX, compared to the national average of $27,477. This means the hospital's billing cost is 37.8% more than the national average.
Q. What do patient surveys say about outpatient surgery at DELL SETON MED CENTER AT THE UNIVERSITY OF TX?
Patient experience survey ratings for outpatient surgery are not available for DELL SETON MED CENTER AT THE UNIVERSITY OF TX in the current reporting period.
Q. Does DELL SETON MED CENTER AT THE UNIVERSITY OF TX offer emergency services?
No, DELL SETON MED CENTER AT THE UNIVERSITY OF TX does not offer emergency services.

About Our Scoring Methodology

Our SafeHospitals USA Safety Score is calculated from the official CMS Hospital Compare dataset using a weighted composite of: hospital-acquired infection rates (HAI, 30% weight), patient safety indicator measures (25%), mortality measure outcomes (20%), 30-day readmission rates (15%), and patient experience survey scores (10%). Scores range from 0–10 and are normalized against the national distribution of all Medicare-certified facilities.

Scores are recalculated annually when CMS releases updated Hospital Compare data. The current scores reflect the 2024 CMS data release, last verified by our data team on March 15, 2026.