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Memorial Hermann Houston Physicians Hospital

Not rated overall

CMS reports safety and quality measures for this hospital but does not assign an overall star rating. See scores below.

At a glance

For 30-day readmissions, it beats the national rate on 1 measure and trails 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 LimitNot available
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Upper Confidence LimitNot available
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection: Number of Device Days14Not available
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Predicted Cases0.008Not available
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Observed Cases0Not available
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards)Not available
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Lower Confidence LimitNot available
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Upper Confidence LimitNot available
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Number of Urinary Catheter Days211Not available
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Predicted Cases0.071Not available
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Observed Cases0Not available
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards)Not available
SSI - Colon Surgery: Lower Confidence LimitNot available
SSI - Colon Surgery: Upper Confidence LimitNot available
SSI - Colon Surgery: Number of ProceduresNot available
SSI - Colon Surgery: Predicted CasesNot available
SSI - Colon Surgery: Observed CasesNot available
SSI - Colon SurgeryNot available
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Lower Confidence LimitNot available
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Upper Confidence LimitNot available
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Number of ProceduresNot available
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Predicted CasesNot available
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Observed CasesNot available
SSI - Abdominal HysterectomyNot available
MRSA Bacteremia: Lower Confidence LimitNot available
MRSA Bacteremia: Upper Confidence LimitNot available
MRSA Bacteremia: Patient Days3456Not available
MRSA Bacteremia: Predicted Cases0.040Not available
MRSA Bacteremia: Observed Cases0Not available
MRSA BacteremiaNot available
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Lower Confidence LimitNot available
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Upper Confidence LimitNot available
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Patient Days3456Not available
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Predicted Cases0.497Not available
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Observed Cases0Not available
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff)Not available

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 patients2.7Same as national437
Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Risk Standardized Mortality Rate4.5Same as national217
Death rate for heart attack patientsNot available
Death rate for CABG surgery patientsNot available
Death rate for COPD patientsNot available
Death rate for heart failure patientsNot available
Death rate for pneumonia patientsNot available
Death rate for stroke patientsNot available
Pressure ulcer rate0.59Same as national176
Death rate among surgical inpatients with serious treatable complicationsNot available
Iatrogenic pneumothorax rate0.21Same as national536
In-hospital fall-associated fracture rate0.26Same as national527
Postoperative hemorrhage or hematoma rate2.23Same as national508
Postoperative acute kidney injury requiring dialysis rate1.63Same as national498
Postoperative respiratory failure rate7.64Same as national499
Perioperative pulmonary embolism or deep vein thrombosis rate3.05Same as national517
Postoperative sepsis rate4.79Same as national478
Postoperative wound dehiscence rate1.76Same as national60
Abdominopelvic accidental puncture or laceration rate1.05Same as national65
CMS Medicare PSI 90: Patient safety and adverse events composite0.90Same 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 patientsNot available
Hospital return days for heart failure patientsNot available
Hospital return days for pneumonia patientsNot available
Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Readmission Measure (HWR)13.8Same as national241
Rate of unplanned hospital visits after colonoscopy (per 1,000 colonoscopies)13.3Same as national68
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 surgery0.7Better than national525
Acute Myocardial Infarction (AMI) 30-Day Readmission RateNot available
Rate of readmission for CABGNot available
Rate of readmission for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patientsNot available
Heart failure (HF) 30-Day Readmission RateNot available
Rate of readmission after hip/knee replacement3.4Same as national452
Pneumonia (PN) 30-Day Readmission RateNot available

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 rating5193
Doctor communication - star rating4193
Communication about medicines - star rating5193
Discharge information - star rating4193
Cleanliness - star rating5193
Quietness - star rating5193
Overall hospital rating - star rating5193
Recommend hospital - star rating5193
Summary star rating5193

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 volumelow
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 Hyperglycemia0111
Hospital Harm - Severe Hypoglycemia050
Hospital Harm - Opioid Related Adverse Events
Healthcare workers given influenza vaccination49846
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 better166238
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 better159197
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 better19638
Left before being seen1761
Head CT results
Endoscopy/polyp surveillance: appropriate follow-up interval for normal colonoscopy in average risk patients7832
Improvement in Patient's Visual Function within 90 Days Following Cataract Surgery
ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction (STEMI)
Safe Use of Opioids - Concurrent Prescribing
Appropriate care for severe sepsis and septic shock
Septic Shock 3-Hour Bundle
Septic Shock 6-Hour Bundle
Severe Sepsis 3-Hour Bundle
Severe Sepsis 6-Hour Bundle
Discharged on Antithrombotic Therapy
Anticoagulation Therapy for Atrial Fibrillation/Flutter
Antithrombotic Therapy by End of Hospital Day 2
Venous Thromboembolism Prophylaxis99537
Intensive Care Unit Venous Thromboembolism Prophylaxis

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 MeasureNot Applicable (our hospital does not provide inpatient labor/delivery care)

Frequently asked questions

How is Memorial Hermann Houston Physicians Hospital rated?
CMS does not assign an overall star rating to Memorial Hermann Houston Physicians Hospital, but does publish underlying safety and quality measures shown on this page.
Does Memorial Hermann Houston Physicians Hospital have emergency services?
Yes. Memorial Hermann Houston Physicians Hospital operates a 24/7 emergency department.
Where is Memorial Hermann Houston Physicians Hospital located?
Memorial Hermann Houston Physicians Hospital is located at 333 N Texas Avenue, Suite 1000, Webster, TX 77598.
What type of hospital is Memorial Hermann Houston Physicians Hospital?
Memorial Hermann Houston Physicians Hospital is classified by CMS as a Acute Care Hospitals facility (Physician).

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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