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Ascension Seton Williamson

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At a glance

Ascension Seton Williamson carries a 4-star CMS overall rating — above the national norm. On healthcare-associated infection measures, it performs better than the national average on 6 and worse on 0.

Healthcare-Associated Infections

lower is better · 36 measures reported

Rates of infections patients can acquire while receiving care, such as central-line and catheter-associated infections, MRSA, and C. difficile.

MeasureScoreCompared to national
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Lower Confidence Limit0.458Same as national
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Upper Confidence Limit2.352Same as national
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection: Number of Device Days5786Same as national
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Predicted Cases5.306Same as national
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Observed Cases6Same as national
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards)1.131Same as national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Lower Confidence Limit0.108Same as national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Upper Confidence Limit1.156Same as national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Number of Urinary Catheter Days6376Same as national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Predicted Cases7.064Same as national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Observed Cases3Same as national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards)0.425Same as national
SSI - Colon Surgery: Lower Confidence Limit0.024Same as national
SSI - Colon Surgery: Upper Confidence Limit2.362Same as national
SSI - Colon Surgery: Number of Procedures74Same as national
SSI - Colon Surgery: Predicted Cases2.088Same as national
SSI - Colon Surgery: Observed Cases1Same as national
SSI - Colon Surgery0.479Same as national
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Lower Confidence LimitNot available
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Upper Confidence LimitNot available
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Number of Procedures22Not available
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Predicted Cases0.202Not available
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Observed Cases0Not available
SSI - Abdominal HysterectomyNot available
MRSA Bacteremia: Lower Confidence Limit0.020Same as national
MRSA Bacteremia: Upper Confidence Limit1.953Same as national
MRSA Bacteremia: Patient Days38519Same as national
MRSA Bacteremia: Predicted Cases2.525Same as national
MRSA Bacteremia: Observed Cases1Same as national
MRSA Bacteremia0.396Same as national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Lower Confidence LimitBetter than national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Upper Confidence Limit0.172Better than national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Patient Days37903Better than national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Predicted Cases17.466Better than national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Observed Cases0Better than national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff)0.000Better than national

Complications & Deaths

lower is better · 20 measures reported

Rates of serious complications (like hip/knee replacement problems or accidental cuts during surgery) and 30-day mortality rates for common conditions.

MeasureScoreCompared to nationalSample
Rate of complications for hip/knee replacement patientsNot available
Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Risk Standardized Mortality Rate4.1Same as national566
Death rate for heart attack patients13.4Same as national87
Death rate for CABG surgery patients2.3Same as national33
Death rate for COPD patients7.8Same as national52
Death rate for heart failure patients12.4Same as national193
Death rate for pneumonia patients16.2Same as national249
Death rate for stroke patients12.2Same as national205
Pressure ulcer rate0.21Same as national2738
Death rate among surgical inpatients with serious treatable complications136.42Same as national55
Iatrogenic pneumothorax rate0.18Same as national3181
In-hospital fall-associated fracture rate0.24Same as national3015
Postoperative hemorrhage or hematoma rate2.14Same as national844
Postoperative acute kidney injury requiring dialysis rate1.62Same as national232
Postoperative respiratory failure rate6.68Same as national230
Perioperative pulmonary embolism or deep vein thrombosis rate3.17Same as national819
Postoperative sepsis rate5.46Same as national219
Postoperative wound dehiscence rate1.71Same as national155
Abdominopelvic accidental puncture or laceration rate0.93Same as national545
CMS Medicare PSI 90: Patient safety and adverse events composite0.78Same as national

Unplanned Hospital Visits & Readmissions

lower is better · 14 measures reported

How often patients return to the hospital unexpectedly within 30 days of discharge — a marker of care quality and discharge planning.

MeasureScoreCompared to nationalSample
Hospital return days for heart attack patients-27Not available90
Hospital return days for heart failure patients-0.5Not available226
Hospital return days for pneumonia patients-14.1Not available248
Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Readmission Measure (HWR)14.4Same as national936
Rate of unplanned hospital visits after colonoscopy (per 1,000 colonoscopies)12.2Same as national213
Rate of inpatient admissions for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapyNot available
Rate of emergency department (ED) visits for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapyNot available
Ratio of unplanned hospital visits after hospital outpatient surgery1Same as national50
Acute Myocardial Infarction (AMI) 30-Day Readmission Rate12.7Same as national90
Rate of readmission for CABG10.6Same as national33
Rate of readmission for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients17.3Same as national54
Heart failure (HF) 30-Day Readmission Rate20.2Same as national226
Rate of readmission after hip/knee replacementNot available
Pneumonia (PN) 30-Day Readmission Rate14.8Same as national248

Patient Experience (HCAHPS)

higher is better · 9 measures reported

What patients say about their hospital stay — communication with nurses and doctors, responsiveness, cleanliness, pain management, and whether they would recommend the hospital.

MeasureScoreSample
Nurse communication - star rating3316
Doctor communication - star rating3316
Communication about medicines - star rating2316
Discharge information - star rating3316
Cleanliness - star rating3316
Quietness - star rating3316
Overall hospital rating - star rating3316
Recommend hospital - star rating4316
Summary star rating3316

Timely & Effective Care

higher is better (unless a wait time) · 30 measures reported

How consistently hospitals follow recommended care processes — for example, giving heart-attack patients aspirin on arrival, or the average time spent in the emergency department.

MeasureScoreSample
Emergency department volume
Global Malnutrition Composite Score
Global Malnutrition Composite Score: Malnutrition Diagnosis Documented
Global Malnutrition Composite Score: Malnutrition Risk Screening
Global Malnutrition Composite Score: Nutrition Assessment
Global Malnutrition Composite Score: Nutritional Care Plan
Hospital Harm - Severe Hyperglycemia
Hospital Harm - Severe Hypoglycemia
Hospital Harm - Opioid Related Adverse Events
Healthcare workers given influenza vaccination841633
Average (median) time all patients spent in the emergency department before leaving from the visit, including psychiatric/mental health patients and patients who were transferred to another facility. A lower number of minutes is better179302
Average (median) time patients spent in the emergency department before leaving from the visit, excluding patients transferred to another facility or psychiatric care/mental health patients. A lower number of minutes is better179291
Average (median) time psychiatric/mental health patients spent in the emergency department before leaving from the visit. A lower number of minutes is better
Average (median) time patients spent in the emergency department before being transferred to another facility. A lower number of minutes is better
Left before being seen
Head CT results
Endoscopy/polyp surveillance: appropriate follow-up interval for normal colonoscopy in average risk patients
Improvement in Patient's Visual Function within 90 Days Following Cataract Surgery
ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction (STEMI)
Safe Use of Opioids - Concurrent Prescribing19695
Appropriate care for severe sepsis and septic shock4895
Septic Shock 3-Hour Bundle3639
Septic Shock 6-Hour Bundle9213
Severe Sepsis 3-Hour Bundle8395
Severe Sepsis 6-Hour Bundle9166
Discharged on Antithrombotic Therapy9657
Anticoagulation Therapy for Atrial Fibrillation/Flutter6229
Antithrombotic Therapy by End of Hospital Day 28445
Venous Thromboembolism Prophylaxis831075
Intensive Care Unit Venous Thromboembolism Prophylaxis91629

Maternal Health

lower is better · 4 measures reported

Measures of maternal outcomes and safe delivery practices, including severe complications during childbirth.

MeasureScoreSample
Cesarean Birth
Risk Adjusted Severe Obstetric Complications (All)
Risk Adjusted Severe Obstetric Complications (excluding blood-transfusion-only cases)
Maternal Morbidity Structural MeasureYes

Frequently asked questions

How is Ascension Seton Williamson rated?
Ascension Seton Williamson has a 4 out of 5 CMS overall star rating as of the latest CMS release.
Does Ascension Seton Williamson have emergency services?
Yes. Ascension Seton Williamson operates a 24/7 emergency department.
Where is Ascension Seton Williamson located?
Ascension Seton Williamson is located at 201 Seton Parkway, Round Rock, TX 78664.
What type of hospital is Ascension Seton Williamson?
Ascension Seton Williamson is classified by CMS as a Acute Care Hospitals facility (Voluntary non-profit - Private).

Data as of 2026-06-14. Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog. This is public data provided for informational purposes only and is not medical advice. See our methodology and editorial policy.

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