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University of Washington Medical Ctr
According to PlainHospital's CMS star-rating ranking (CMS Hospital Compare overall stars), University of Washington Medical Ctr ranks #1255 of 3182 rated US hospitals by overall star rating (highest = #1).
- 4★
- CMS overall rating
- #1255 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.
1959 NE Pacific St Box 356151, Seattle, WA 98195 · King County · (206) 598-3300
The verdict
According to PlainHospital's CMS star-rating ranking (CMS Hospital Compare overall stars), University of Washington Medical Ctr ranks #1255 of 3182 rated US hospitals by overall star rating (highest = #1). Overall CMS stars: 4/5 (above the 3.2-star national average).
- 4 / 5
- CMS overall star rating
- #1255 of 3182
- rated-hospital corpus placement
- 5
- measures better than national of 27 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.
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Where University of Washington Medical Ctr sits among rated US hospitals
4 Top 42% higher than 58% of 3,182 rated hospitals
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Source CMS Hospital Compare, overall hospital rating · 2026-08-14
University of Washington Medical Ctr vs. Washington and the nation
- University of Washin…
University of Washington Medical Ctr
4 stars
- Washington avg
Washington state average
3.2 stars
- US avg
National average
3.2 stars
What this shows At 4 stars, University of Washington Medical Ctr rates above the Washington average of 3.2 and above the national average of 3.2.
Type
Acute Care Hospitals
Ownership
Government - State
Emergency Services
Yes
Birthing Friendly
Yes
Patient Experience
17
HCAHPS domains
Infection Types
6
CDC NHSN
CMS Overall Star Rating 80.0%
4 of 5 stars
Quality profile vs. the national benchmark
Mortality 8 measures
Safety of care 8 measures
Readmission 11 measures
Better than national Same as national Worse than national
Quality Measures
| Measure | Score | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| Abdominopelvic accidental puncture or laceration rate | 1.14 | Same as National |
| CMS Medicare PSI 90: Patient safety and adverse events composite | 0.87 | Same as National |
| Death rate among surgical inpatients with serious treatable complications | 171.77 | Same as National |
| Death rate for CABG surgery patients | 2.2 | Same as National |
| Death rate for COPD patients | 10.9 | Same as National |
| Death rate for heart attack patients | 12.8 | Same as National |
| Death rate for heart failure patients | 10.9 | Same as National |
| Death rate for pneumonia patients | 16 | Same as National |
| Death rate for stroke patients | 13.6 | Same as National |
| Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Risk Standardized Mortality Rate | 3.1 | Better than National |
| Iatrogenic pneumothorax rate | 0.31 | Same as National |
| In-hospital fall-associated fracture rate | 0.31 | Same as National |
| Perioperative pulmonary embolism or deep vein thrombosis rate | 3.81 | Same as National |
| Postoperative acute kidney injury requiring dialysis rate | 0.99 | Same as National |
| Postoperative hemorrhage or hematoma rate | 3.24 | 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) | 1.175 | Same as National |
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards) | 1.1 | Same as National |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff) | 0.467 | Better than National |
| MRSA Bacteremia | 0.855 | Same as National |
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy | 1.193 | Same as National |
| SSI - Colon Surgery | 1.056 | Same as National |
Staffing & Spending
Unplanned Visits & Readmissions
| Measure | Score | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| Acute Myocardial Infarction (AMI) 30-Day Readmission Rate | 13.8 | Same as National |
| Heart failure (HF) 30-Day Readmission Rate | 17 | Better than National |
| Hospital return days for heart attack patients | 8.7 | Average Days per 100 Discharges |
| Hospital return days for heart failure patients | -13.9 | Fewer Days Than Average per 100 Discharges |
| Hospital return days for pneumonia patients | 12.5 | More Days Than Average per 100 Discharges |
| Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Readmission Measure (HWR) | 13.9 | Better than National |
| Pneumonia (PN) 30-Day Readmission Rate | 15.8 | Same as National |
| Rate of emergency department (ED) visits for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapy | 5 | Same as National |
| Rate of inpatient admissions for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapy | 8.1 | Better than National |
| Rate of readmission after hip/knee replacement | 5.2 | Same as National |
| Rate of readmission for CABG | 11.4 | Same as National |
| Rate of readmission for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients | 18.3 | Same as National |
| Rate of unplanned hospital visits after colonoscopy (per 1,000 colonoscopies) | 12.9 | 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) | 0.97 |
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 University of Washington Medical Ctr compare to other hospitals on CMS star rating?
According to PlainHospital's CMS star-rating ranking, University of Washington Medical Ctr ranks #1255 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 for the exact sort basis.
What is the CMS star rating for University of Washington Medical Ctr?
University of Washington Medical Ctr has an overall CMS star rating of 4 out of 5, above the 3.2-star national average.
How does University of Washington Medical Ctr perform on quality measures?
5 of 27 compared mortality, safety, and readmission measures rate better than the national average at University of Washington Medical Ctr; 1 rate worse.
What do patients say about University of Washington Medical Ctr?
University of Washington Medical Ctr 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 Washington Medical Ctr?
University of Washington Medical Ctr tracks 6 healthcare-associated infection types (CDC NHSN). 1 are better than the national benchmark, 0 are worse, and 5 are at the national average.
Does University of Washington Medical Ctr have emergency services?
Yes, University of Washington Medical Ctr provides emergency services.
What type of hospital is University of Washington Medical Ctr?
University of Washington Medical Ctr is a Acute Care Hospitals facility with Government - State ownership, located in Seattle, WA. This facility has received the CMS Birthing-Friendly designation.
How much does Medicare spend at University of Washington Medical Ctr?
1 Medicare spending category is on file for University of Washington Medical Ctr, per episode vs. the national median.
Does University of Washington Medical Ctr offer maternal health services?
Yes, University of Washington Medical Ctr reports 4 maternal health measures. This facility has been designated as Birthing-Friendly by CMS.
Data Sources
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Hospital Compare. Last refreshed from CMS: . About PlainHospital
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