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Methodist Hospital Stone Oak

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At a glance

Methodist Hospital Stone Oak 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. For 30-day readmissions, it beats the national rate on 0 measures and trails on 1.

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 Limit0.310Same as national
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Upper Confidence Limit1.873Same as national
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection: Number of Device Days7185Same as national
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Predicted Cases5.918Same as national
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Observed Cases5Same as national
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards)0.845Same as national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Lower Confidence Limit0.245Same as national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Upper Confidence Limit1.485Same as national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Number of Urinary Catheter Days6014Same as national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Predicted Cases7.465Same as national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Observed Cases5Same as national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards)0.670Same as national
SSI - Colon Surgery: Lower Confidence Limit0.763Same as national
SSI - Colon Surgery: Upper Confidence Limit2.676Same as national
SSI - Colon Surgery: Number of Procedures250Same as national
SSI - Colon Surgery: Predicted Cases6.660Same as national
SSI - Colon Surgery: Observed Cases10Same as national
SSI - Colon Surgery1.502Same as national
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Lower Confidence Limit0.412Same as national
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Upper Confidence Limit3.129Same as national
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Number of Procedures404Same as national
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Predicted Cases3.084Same as national
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Observed Cases4Same as national
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy1.297Same as national
MRSA Bacteremia: Lower Confidence Limit0.141Same as national
MRSA Bacteremia: Upper Confidence Limit1.504Same as national
MRSA Bacteremia: Patient Days83518Same as national
MRSA Bacteremia: Predicted Cases5.428Same as national
MRSA Bacteremia: Observed Cases3Same as national
MRSA Bacteremia0.553Same as national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Lower Confidence Limit0.104Better than national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Upper Confidence Limit0.423Better than national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Patient Days76072Better than national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Predicted Cases35.888Better than national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Observed Cases8Better than national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff)0.223Better 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 patients2.7Same as national103
Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Risk Standardized Mortality Rate3.5Better than national2306
Death rate for heart attack patients11.3Same as national159
Death rate for CABG surgery patients3.2Same as national48
Death rate for COPD patients11.1Same as national83
Death rate for heart failure patients10.3Same as national428
Death rate for pneumonia patients14.5Same as national463
Death rate for stroke patients11Same as national237
Pressure ulcer rate0.45Same as national7046
Death rate among surgical inpatients with serious treatable complications136.07Same as national86
Iatrogenic pneumothorax rate0.14Same as national8638
In-hospital fall-associated fracture rate0.20Same as national8625
Postoperative hemorrhage or hematoma rate1.86Same as national2290
Postoperative acute kidney injury requiring dialysis rate1.89Same as national1348
Postoperative respiratory failure rate3.56Better than national1447
Perioperative pulmonary embolism or deep vein thrombosis rate2.44Same as national2309
Postoperative sepsis rate4.60Same as national1273
Postoperative wound dehiscence rate1.55Same as national633
Abdominopelvic accidental puncture or laceration rate0.74Same as national1743
CMS Medicare PSI 90: Patient safety and adverse events composite0.69Better than 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-20.4Not available173
Hospital return days for heart failure patients-10Not available485
Hospital return days for pneumonia patients15.8Not available499
Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Readmission Measure (HWR)15.4Same as national3707
Rate of unplanned hospital visits after colonoscopy (per 1,000 colonoscopies)12.2Same as national137
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 surgery1.5Worse than national612
Acute Myocardial Infarction (AMI) 30-Day Readmission Rate12.4Same as national173
Rate of readmission for CABG11.6Same as national47
Rate of readmission for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients18.1Same as national96
Heart failure (HF) 30-Day Readmission Rate18.7Same as national485
Rate of readmission after hip/knee replacement4Same as national102
Pneumonia (PN) 30-Day Readmission Rate16.8Same as national499

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 rating3661
Doctor communication - star rating3661
Communication about medicines - star rating2661
Discharge information - star rating2661
Cleanliness - star rating3661
Quietness - star rating3661
Overall hospital rating - star rating3661
Recommend hospital - star rating3661
Summary star rating3661

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 volumemedium
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 vaccination325204
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 better178459
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 better172429
Average (median) time psychiatric/mental health patients spent in the emergency department before leaving from the visit. A lower number of minutes is better54222
Average (median) time patients spent in the emergency department before being transferred to another facility. A lower number of minutes is better49112
Left before being seen037301
Head CT results
Endoscopy/polyp surveillance: appropriate follow-up interval for normal colonoscopy in average risk patients9480
Improvement in Patient's Visual Function within 90 Days Following Cataract Surgery
ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction (STEMI)
Safe Use of Opioids - Concurrent Prescribing166024
Appropriate care for severe sepsis and septic shock66170
Septic Shock 3-Hour Bundle7841
Septic Shock 6-Hour Bundle9329
Severe Sepsis 3-Hour Bundle85170
Severe Sepsis 6-Hour Bundle9594
Discharged on Antithrombotic Therapy
Anticoagulation Therapy for Atrial Fibrillation/Flutter
Antithrombotic Therapy by End of Hospital Day 294168
Venous Thromboembolism Prophylaxis8210064
Intensive Care Unit Venous Thromboembolism Prophylaxis962162

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 Methodist Hospital Stone Oak rated?
Methodist Hospital Stone Oak has a 4 out of 5 CMS overall star rating as of the latest CMS release.
Does Methodist Hospital Stone Oak have emergency services?
Yes. Methodist Hospital Stone Oak operates a 24/7 emergency department.
Where is Methodist Hospital Stone Oak located?
Methodist Hospital Stone Oak is located at 1139 E Sonterra Blvd,, San Antonio, TX 78258.
What type of hospital is Methodist Hospital Stone Oak?
Methodist Hospital Stone Oak is classified by CMS as a Acute Care Hospitals facility (Proprietary).

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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