Complications & Deaths Measures
20
CMS-tracked
Texas · Acute Care
Foundation Surgical Hospital of San Antonio
According to PlainHospital's CMS star-rating ranking (CMS Hospital Compare overall stars), Foundation Surgical Hospital of San Antonio ranks #1316 of 2866 rated US hospitals by overall star rating (highest = #1).
- 3★
- CMS overall rating
- #1316 of 2866
- Corpus placement
- 20
- Quality measures
- 6
- Infection types
Data currency: Hospital quality, safety, and patient-experience measures from the CMS Care Compare program (published quarterly), last refreshed May 2026. See our methodology for source dates. Spot a figure that looks wrong? Report a correction.
9522 Huebner Road, San Antonio, TX 78240 · Bexar County · (210) 478-5400
The verdict
According to PlainHospital's CMS star-rating ranking (CMS Hospital Compare overall stars), Foundation Surgical Hospital of San Antonio ranks #1316 of 2866 rated US hospitals by overall star rating (highest = #1). Overall CMS stars: 3/5 (below the 3.1-star national average).
- 3 / 5
- CMS overall star rating
- #1316 of 2866
- rated-hospital corpus placement
- 0
- measures better than national of 6 compared
- Yes
- emergency department on site
Where Foundation Surgical Hospital of San Antonio sits among rated US hospitals
3 Top 69% higher than 31% of 2,866 rated hospitals
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Source CMS Hospital Compare, overall hospital rating · 2026-05-15
Foundation Surgical Hospital of San Antonio vs. Texas and the nation
- Foundation Surgical …
Foundation Surgical Hospital of San Antonio
3 stars
- Texas avg
Texas state average
3.2 stars
- US avg
National average
3.1 stars
What this shows At 3 stars, Foundation Surgical Hospital of San Antonio rates below the Texas average of 3.2 and below the national average of 3.1.
Type
Acute Care Hospitals
Ownership
Proprietary
Emergency Services
Yes
Birthing Friendly
N/A
Patient Experience
17
HCAHPS domains
Infection Types
6
CDC NHSN
CMS Overall Star Rating 60.0%
3 of 5 stars
Quality profile vs. the national benchmark
Mortality 0 measures
Safety of care 3 measures
Readmission 3 measures
Better than national Same as national Worse than national
Quality Measures
| Measure | Score | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| Abdominopelvic accidental puncture or laceration rate | 1.02 | Same as National |
| CMS Medicare PSI 90: Patient safety and adverse events composite | 0.92 | Same as National |
| Death rate among surgical inpatients with serious treatable complications | N/A | Not Available |
| Death rate for CABG surgery patients | N/A | Not Available |
| Death rate for COPD patients | N/A | Not Available |
| Death rate for heart attack patients | N/A | Not Available |
| Death rate for heart failure patients | N/A | Not Available |
| Death rate for pneumonia patients | N/A | Not Available |
| Death rate for stroke patients | N/A | Not Available |
| Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Risk Standardized Mortality Rate | 4.3 | Same as National |
| Iatrogenic pneumothorax rate | 0.21 | Same as National |
| In-hospital fall-associated fracture rate | 0.27 | Same as National |
| Perioperative pulmonary embolism or deep vein thrombosis rate | 3.3 | Same as National |
| Postoperative acute kidney injury requiring dialysis rate | 1.64 | Same as National |
| Postoperative hemorrhage or hematoma rate | 2.22 | Same as National |
Patient Experience (HCAHPS)
Experience profile vs. the national average
Source: CMS Hospital Compare, HCAHPS patient survey star ratings.
| Survey Question | Star Rating |
|---|---|
| Cleanliness - linear mean score | N/A |
| Cleanliness - star rating | 5 |
| Communication about medicines - linear mean score | N/A |
| Communication about medicines - star rating | 5 |
| Discharge information - linear mean score | N/A |
| Discharge information - star rating | 4 |
| Doctor communication - linear mean score | N/A |
| Doctor communication - star rating | 4 |
| Nurse communication - linear mean score | N/A |
| Nurse communication - star rating | 5 |
| Overall hospital rating - linear mean score | N/A |
| Overall hospital rating - star rating | 5 |
| Quietness - linear mean score | N/A |
| Quietness - star rating | 5 |
| Recommend hospital - linear mean score | N/A |
| Recommend hospital - star rating | 5 |
| Summary star rating | 5 |
Safety & Infections
| Measure | Score | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards) | N/A | Not Available |
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards) | N/A | Not Available |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff) | N/A | Not Available |
| MRSA Bacteremia | N/A | Not Available |
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy | N/A | Not Available |
| SSI - Colon Surgery | N/A | Not Available |
Staffing & Spending
Unplanned Visits & Readmissions
| Measure | Score | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| Acute Myocardial Infarction (AMI) 30-Day Readmission Rate | N/A | Not Available |
| Heart failure (HF) 30-Day Readmission Rate | N/A | Not Available |
| Hospital return days for heart attack patients | N/A | Not Available |
| Hospital return days for heart failure patients | N/A | Not Available |
| Hospital return days for pneumonia patients | N/A | Not Available |
| Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Readmission Measure (HWR) | 14.2 | Same as National |
| Pneumonia (PN) 30-Day Readmission Rate | N/A | Not Available |
| Rate of emergency department (ED) visits for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapy | N/A | Number of Cases Too Small |
| Rate of inpatient admissions for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapy | N/A | Number of Cases Too Small |
| Rate of readmission after hip/knee replacement | 5.1 | Same as National |
| Rate of readmission for CABG | N/A | Not Available |
| Rate of readmission for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients | N/A | Not Available |
| Rate of unplanned hospital visits after colonoscopy (per 1,000 colonoscopies) | N/A | Not Available |
| Ratio of unplanned hospital visits after hospital outpatient surgery | 1.2 | Same as National |
Medicare Spending
| Measure | Score |
|---|---|
| Medicare hospital spending per patient (Medicare Spending per Beneficiary) | 0.93 |
Maternal Health
| Measure | Score |
|---|---|
| Cesarean Birth | N/A |
| Maternal Morbidity Structural Measure | N/A |
| Risk Adjusted Severe Obstetric Complications (All) | N/A |
| Risk Adjusted Severe Obstetric Complications (excluding blood-transfusion-only cases) | N/A |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How does Foundation Surgical Hospital of San Antonio compare to other hospitals on CMS star rating?
According to PlainHospital's CMS star-rating ranking, Foundation Surgical Hospital of San Antonio ranks #1316 of 2866 rated US hospitals by overall star rating (highest = #1). That ordinal matches our top-rated hospital listing (star_rating DESC). See /methodology#corpus-placement for the exact sort basis.
What is the CMS star rating for Foundation Surgical Hospital of San Antonio?
Foundation Surgical Hospital of San Antonio has an overall CMS star rating of 3 out of 5, below the 3.1-star national average.
How does Foundation Surgical Hospital of San Antonio perform on quality measures?
0 of 6 compared mortality, safety, and readmission measures rate better than the national average at Foundation Surgical Hospital of San Antonio; 1 rate worse.
What do patients say about Foundation Surgical Hospital of San Antonio?
Foundation Surgical Hospital of San Antonio reports 17 HCAHPS patient-experience domain scores. Star ratings range from 4 to 5 out of 5.
What are the infection rates at Foundation Surgical Hospital of San Antonio?
Foundation Surgical Hospital of San Antonio tracks 6 healthcare-associated infection types (CDC NHSN). 0 are better than the national benchmark, 0 are worse, and 0 are at the national average.
Does Foundation Surgical Hospital of San Antonio have emergency services?
Yes, Foundation Surgical Hospital of San Antonio provides emergency services.
What type of hospital is Foundation Surgical Hospital of San Antonio?
Foundation Surgical Hospital of San Antonio is a Acute Care Hospitals facility with Proprietary ownership, located in San Antonio, TX.
How much does Medicare spend at Foundation Surgical Hospital of San Antonio?
1 Medicare spending category is on file for Foundation Surgical Hospital of San Antonio, per episode vs. the national median.
Does Foundation Surgical Hospital of San Antonio offer maternal health services?
Yes, Foundation Surgical Hospital of San Antonio reports 4 maternal health measures.
Data Sources
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