Ascension Seton Southwest

Austin, TX • Hospital ID 450865

What You Need to Know

Emergency room wait time	2h 1m This is 21m shorter than the TX average Ranked #107 of 322 TX hospitals for speed Faster than 66% of TX hospitals
Patient safety record	29.6 out of 100 patients return within 30 days 1.0 complications per 1,000 procedures Average readmissions+1% Average complications0%
Ownership class	Not reported

Overall Score

Out of 100 (compared to other TX hospitals)

Average performance

Based on emergency wait times, safety records, and patient satisfaction

How We Rate Hospitals

We compare each hospital only to others in the same state. This keeps comparisons fair since different regions have different challenges.

Above Average
Top third of TX hospitals

Average
Middle third of TX hospitals

Below Average
Bottom third of TX hospitals

Faster Emergency Rooms Nearby

Other TX hospitals where patients typically wait less time:

Faster emergency rooms in TX

Hospitals in TX with shorter average emergency room wait times

Mitchell County Hospital District — Colorado City, TX51 min
Seymour Hospital — Seymour, TX68 min
Palacios Community Medical Center — Palacios, TX69 min
Baylor Surgical Hospital at Las Colinas — Irving, TX76 min
Winkler County Memorial Hospital — Kermit, TX76 min

Understanding the Terms

Readmissions: When patients need to return within 30 days of being discharged. Lower numbers are better.

Complications: Problems that happen during or after procedures, measured per 1,000 procedures. Lower numbers are better.

Patient satisfaction: How patients rate their overall experience on surveys. Higher scores are better.

OP-18b: The official national measure of emergency room wait times.

Data sources: Official federal datasets from CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services). Updated monthly. This information is for educational purposes and should not replace medical advice.

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