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The University of Texas Health Science Center at Tyler
According to PlainHospital's CMS star-rating ranking (CMS Hospital Compare overall stars), The University of Texas Health Science Center at Tyler ranks #1202 of 3182 rated US hospitals by overall star rating (highest = #1).
- 4★
- CMS overall rating
- Top 42%
- national star rank
- #1202 of 3182
- 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.
11937 US Highway 271, Tyler, TX 75708 · Smith County · (903) 877-7777
The verdict
According to PlainHospital's CMS star-rating ranking (CMS Hospital Compare overall stars), The University of Texas Health Science Center at Tyler ranks #1202 of 3182 rated US hospitals by overall star rating (highest = #1). That corpus rank reflects an above-median CMS star rating nationally, with 1 quality measure beating the national benchmark.
- Top 42%
- CMS star rating vs 3,182 rated US hospitals
- #1202 of 3182
- rated-hospital corpus placement
- 1
- measures better than national of 11 compared
- Yes
- emergency department on site
Since the last CMS release
CMS raised this hospital from 3 to 4 stars between its May 2026 and August 2026 releases, a gain of 1.
CMS replaces its file at each release rather than publishing a changelog, so this comparison exists only because the earlier release is kept on file. See what changed nationally.
Where The University of Texas Health Science Center at Tyler sits among rated US hospitals
4 Top 42% higher than 58% of 3,182 rated hospitals
CMS star rating (1–5 stars), bucketed by value
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Source CMS Hospital Compare, overall hospital rating · 2026-08-14
The University of Texas Health Science Center at Tyler vs. Texas and the nation
- The University of Te…
The University of Texas Health Science Center at Tyler
4 stars
- Texas avg
Texas state average
3.4 stars
- US avg
National average
3.2 stars
What this shows At 4 stars, The University of Texas Health Science Center at Tyler rates above the Texas average of 3.4 and above the national average of 3.2.
Type
Acute Care Hospitals
Ownership
Government - State
Emergency Services
Yes
Birthing Friendly
N/A
Patient Experience
17
HCAHPS domains
Infection Types
6
CDC NHSN
CMS Overall Star Rating 80.0%
4 of 5 stars
Star-band quality profile for The University of Texas Health Science Cent…
Mortality 4 measures
Safety of care 0 measures
Readmission 7 measures
Better than national Same as national Worse than national
Quality Measures
| Measure | Score | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| Abdominopelvic accidental puncture or laceration rate | N/A | Number of Cases Too Small |
| CMS Medicare PSI 90: Patient safety and adverse events composite | N/A | Not Available |
| 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 | 8 | Same as National |
| Death rate for heart attack patients | N/A | Number of Cases Too Small |
| Death rate for heart failure patients | 13.4 | Same as National |
| Death rate for pneumonia patients | 18.4 | Same as National |
| Death rate for stroke patients | N/A | Number of Cases Too Small |
| Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Risk Standardized Mortality Rate | 4.1 | 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 | N/A | Not Available |
| Postoperative acute kidney injury requiring dialysis rate | N/A | Not Available |
| Postoperative hemorrhage or hematoma rate | N/A | Not Available |
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 | 4 |
| Communication about medicines - linear mean score | N/A |
| Communication about medicines - star rating | 4 |
| Discharge information - linear mean score | N/A |
| Discharge information - star rating | 5 |
| Doctor communication - linear mean score | N/A |
| Doctor communication - star rating | 5 |
| 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 | 4 |
| 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 | Number of Cases Too Small |
| Heart failure (HF) 30-Day Readmission Rate | 19.1 | Same as National |
| Hospital return days for heart attack patients | N/A | Number of Cases Too Small |
| Hospital return days for heart failure patients | 0.2 | Average Days per 100 Discharges |
| Hospital return days for pneumonia patients | -35.7 | Fewer Days Than Average per 100 Discharges |
| Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Readmission Measure (HWR) | 14.5 | Same as National |
| Pneumonia (PN) 30-Day Readmission Rate | 15.2 | Same as National |
| Rate of emergency department (ED) visits for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapy | 4.9 | Same as National |
| Rate of inpatient admissions for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapy | 11.5 | Same as National |
| Rate of readmission after hip/knee replacement | N/A | Not Available |
| Rate of readmission for CABG | N/A | Not Available |
| Rate of readmission for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients | 18 | Same as National |
| Rate of unplanned hospital visits after colonoscopy (per 1,000 colonoscopies) | 13.1 | Same as National |
| Ratio of unplanned hospital visits after hospital outpatient surgery | N/A | Number of cases too small |
Medicare Spending
| Measure | Score |
|---|---|
| Medicare hospital spending per patient (Medicare Spending per Beneficiary) | 1.05 |
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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Peer sets for The University of Texas Health Science Center at Tyler outside Texas, keyed first to the high CMS star band.
Similar CMS star rating
Nearest overall stars outside TX (4/5 here).
Similar mortality outcomes
Nearest mortality measures rated better than national, outside TX (0 better here).
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Frequently Asked Questions
How does The University of Texas Health Science Center at Tyler compare to other hospitals on CMS star rating?
According to PlainHospital's CMS star-rating ranking, The University of Texas Health Science Center at Tyler ranks #1202 of 3182 rated US hospitals (high-band tercile among 3,182 rated facilities). Sort basis: star_rating DESC - see /methodology#corpus-placement.
What is the CMS star rating for The University of Texas Health Science Center at Tyler?
The University of Texas Health Science Center at Tyler has an overall CMS star rating of 4 out of 5 (high-band), above the 3.2-star national average.
How does The University of Texas Health Science Center at Tyler perform on quality measures?
1 of 11 compared mortality, safety, and readmission measures rate better than the national average at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Tyler; 0 rate worse.
What do patients say about The University of Texas Health Science Center at Tyler?
The University of Texas Health Science Center at Tyler reports 17 HCAHPS patient-experience domain scores. Star ratings range from 4 to 5 out of 5.
What are the infection rates at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Tyler?
The University of Texas Health Science Center at Tyler 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 The University of Texas Health Science Center at Tyler have emergency services?
Yes, The University of Texas Health Science Center at Tyler provides emergency services.
What type of hospital is The University of Texas Health Science Center at Tyler?
The University of Texas Health Science Center at Tyler is a Acute Care Hospitals facility with Government - State ownership, located in Tyler, TX.
How much does Medicare spend at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Tyler?
1 Medicare spending category is on file for The University of Texas Health Science Center at Tyler, per episode vs. the national median.
Does The University of Texas Health Science Center at Tyler offer maternal health services?
Yes, The University of Texas Health Science Center at Tyler reports 4 maternal health measures.
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