Complications & Deaths Measures
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Kansas · Acute Care
University of Kansas Hospital
According to PlainHospital's CMS star-rating ranking (CMS Hospital Compare overall stars), University of Kansas Hospital ranks #336 of 3182 rated US hospitals by overall star rating (highest = #1).
- 5★
- CMS overall rating
- Top 12%
- national star rank
- #336 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.
4000 Cambridge Street, Kansas City, KS 66160 · Wyandotte County · (913) 588-5000
The verdict
According to PlainHospital's CMS star-rating ranking (CMS Hospital Compare overall stars), University of Kansas Hospital ranks #336 of 3182 rated US hospitals by overall star rating (highest = #1). That corpus rank reflects a top-quartile CMS star rating nationally, with 13 quality measures beating the national benchmark (3 worse).
- Top 12%
- CMS star rating vs 3,182 rated US hospitals
- #336 of 3182
- rated-hospital corpus placement
- 13
- measures better than national of 25 compared
- Yes
- emergency department on site
Since the last CMS release
This hospital held its 5-star rating across the May 2026 and August 2026 CMS releases.
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 University of Kansas Hospital sits among rated US hospitals
5 Top 12% higher than 88% 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
University of Kansas Hospital vs. Kansas and the nation
- University of Kansas…
University of Kansas Hospital
5 stars
- Kansas avg
Kansas state average
3.2 stars
- US avg
National average
3.2 stars
What this shows At 5 stars, University of Kansas Hospital rates above the Kansas average of 3.2 and above the national average of 3.2.
Type
Acute Care Hospitals
Ownership
Government - Hospital District or Authority
Emergency Services
Yes
Birthing Friendly
Yes
Patient Experience
17
HCAHPS domains
Infection Types
6
CDC NHSN
CMS Overall Star Rating 100.0%
5 of 5 stars
Better-than-national profile for University of Kansas Hospital
Mortality 8 measures
Safety of care 7 measures
Readmission 10 measures
Better than national Same as national Worse than national
Quality Measures
| Measure | Score | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| Abdominopelvic accidental puncture or laceration rate | 1.2 | Same as National |
| CMS Medicare PSI 90: Patient safety and adverse events composite | 0.97 | Same as National |
| Death rate among surgical inpatients with serious treatable complications | 150.23 | Same as National |
| Death rate for CABG surgery patients | 1.7 | Same as National |
| Death rate for COPD patients | 5.3 | Better than National |
| Death rate for heart attack patients | 11.5 | Same as National |
| Death rate for heart failure patients | 7.7 | Better than National |
| Death rate for pneumonia patients | 12.1 | Better than National |
| Death rate for stroke patients | 15.6 | Worse than National |
| Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Risk Standardized Mortality Rate | 3.6 | Better than National |
| Iatrogenic pneumothorax rate | 0.17 | Same as National |
| In-hospital fall-associated fracture rate | 0.21 | Same as National |
| Perioperative pulmonary embolism or deep vein thrombosis rate | 3.25 | Same as National |
| Postoperative acute kidney injury requiring dialysis rate | 1.62 | Same as National |
| Postoperative hemorrhage or hematoma rate | 2.88 | 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 | 4 |
| Communication about medicines - linear mean score | N/A |
| Communication about medicines - star rating | 3 |
| 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 | 4 |
| Overall hospital rating - linear mean score | N/A |
| Overall hospital rating - star rating | 4 |
| Quietness - linear mean score | N/A |
| Quietness - star rating | 3 |
| Recommend hospital - linear mean score | N/A |
| Recommend hospital - star rating | 5 |
| Summary star rating | 4 |
Safety & Infections
| Measure | Score | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards) | 0.194 | Better than National |
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards) | 0.408 | Better than National |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff) | 0.363 | Better than National |
| MRSA Bacteremia | 0.372 | Better than National |
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy | 0.525 | Same as National |
| SSI - Colon Surgery | 1.914 | Worse than National |
Staffing & Spending
Unplanned Visits & Readmissions
| Measure | Score | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| Acute Myocardial Infarction (AMI) 30-Day Readmission Rate | 11.9 | Same as National |
| Heart failure (HF) 30-Day Readmission Rate | 18.5 | Same as National |
| Hospital return days for heart attack patients | -32.1 | Fewer Days Than Average per 100 Discharges |
| Hospital return days for heart failure patients | -9.4 | Fewer Days Than Average per 100 Discharges |
| Hospital return days for pneumonia patients | 22.5 | More Days Than Average per 100 Discharges |
| Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Readmission Measure (HWR) | 14.1 | Better than National |
| Pneumonia (PN) 30-Day Readmission Rate | 17 | Same as National |
| Rate of emergency department (ED) visits for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapy | 4.4 | Better than National |
| Rate of inpatient admissions for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapy | 11.2 | Same as National |
| Rate of readmission after hip/knee replacement | N/A | Number of Cases Too Small |
| Rate of readmission for CABG | 8.9 | Same as National |
| Rate of readmission for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients | 18.5 | Same as National |
| Rate of unplanned hospital visits after colonoscopy (per 1,000 colonoscopies) | 12 | Same as National |
| Ratio of unplanned hospital visits after hospital outpatient surgery | 0.8 | Better than National |
Medicare Spending
| Measure | Score |
|---|---|
| Medicare hospital spending per patient (Medicare Spending per Beneficiary) | 0.99 |
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 |
Nationwide hospitals with similar CMS profiles
Peer sets for University of Kansas Hospital outside Kansas, keyed to the strong better-than-national share.
Similar CMS star rating
Nearest overall stars outside KS (5/5 here).
Similar mortality outcomes
Nearest mortality measures rated better than national, outside KS (4 better here).
Nearby Hospitals in Kansas
Other Medicare-certified hospitals in Kansas.
One of 137 Medicare-certified hospitals in Kansas, 6 are shown here.
Adair Acute Care at Osawatomie State Hospital
Osawatomie, KS
No rating Psychiatric
Adventhealth Ottawa
Ottawa, KS
3/5
Acute Care Hospitals
Adventhealth Shawnee Mission
Shawnee Mission, KS
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Acute Care Hospitals
Adventhealth South Overland Park, Inc
Overland Park, KS
4/5
Acute Care Hospitals
Allen County Regional Hospital
Iola, KS
4/5
Critical Access Hospitals
Amberwell Atchison Association
Atchison, KS
No rating Critical Access Hospitals
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Frequently Asked Questions
How does University of Kansas Hospital compare to other hospitals on CMS star rating?
According to PlainHospital's CMS star-rating ranking, University of Kansas Hospital ranks #336 of 3182 rated US hospitals by overall star rating (highest = #1). That ordinal matches our top-rated hospital listing (star_rating DESC). See /methodology#corpus-placement.
What is the CMS star rating for University of Kansas Hospital?
University of Kansas Hospital has an overall CMS star rating of 5 out of 5 (high-band), above the 3.2-star national average.
How does University of Kansas Hospital perform on quality measures?
13 of 25 compared mortality, safety, and readmission measures rate better than the national average at University of Kansas Hospital (strong better-share tercile); 3 rate worse (elevated).
What do patients say about University of Kansas Hospital?
University of Kansas Hospital reports 17 HCAHPS patient-experience domain scores. Star ratings range from 3 to 5 out of 5.
What are the infection rates at University of Kansas Hospital?
University of Kansas Hospital tracks 6 healthcare-associated infection types (CDC NHSN). 4 are better than the national benchmark, 1 are worse, and 1 are at the national average.
Does University of Kansas Hospital have emergency services?
Yes, University of Kansas Hospital provides emergency services.
What type of hospital is University of Kansas Hospital?
University of Kansas Hospital is a Acute Care Hospitals facility with Government - Hospital District or Authority ownership, located in Kansas City, KS. This facility has received the CMS Birthing-Friendly designation.
How much does Medicare spend at University of Kansas Hospital?
1 Medicare spending category is on file for University of Kansas Hospital, per episode vs. the national median.
Does University of Kansas Hospital offer maternal health services?
Yes, University of Kansas Hospital reports 4 maternal health measures. This facility has been designated as Birthing-Friendly by CMS.
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