CMS's overall star rating covers general acute care and critical access hospitals; psychiatric hospitals are not rated.
Source: CMS Care Compare, October 2026 releaseER figures are medians, not live waitsAbout the data
Visiting Austin State Hospital
- Photo ID and your insurance, Medicare or Medicaid card
- A list of your medicines, doses and allergies
- Your doctor's name and phone number
- A phone charger
Nearest emergency rooms
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Quick answers about Austin State Hospital
What is the phone number for Austin State Hospital?
The main phone number for Austin State Hospital is (512) 419-2100, from Medicare's hospital records.
Call (512) 419-2100What is the address of Austin State Hospital?
Austin State Hospital is at 4110 Guadalupe, Austin, TX 78751.
Directions (opens Google Maps)Does Austin State Hospital have an emergency room?
No emergency room is listed for Austin State Hospital in Medicare data. For an emergency, call 911 or go to the nearest ER.
Quality and performance
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services · data as of October 2026
CMS has not reported an emergency department wait time for Austin State Hospital. That usually means too few cases to report, or no emergency department.
Source: CMS Hospital General Information and Timely & Effective Care. Wait times are a median over a past 12-month reporting period, not live data. Not affiliated with CMS or with Austin State Hospital. For a medical emergency, call 911.
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What insurance does Austin State Hospital accept?
Original Medicare: Medicare-certified, so it can bill Original Medicare (Medicare number 454084). Medicare Advantage plans have their own networks, which this section does not cover.
2027 Marketplace plans in Texas that list this hospital
| Insurer | Plans in network | Network | Network tier |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas | 588 of 594 plans | BLUE-ADVANTAGE-HMO, MYBLUE-HEALTH | Blue-Advantage-Hmo |
| Ambetter | 38 of 38 plans | – | Preferred |
| CHRISTUS Health Plan | 18 of 18 plans | – | Preferred |
| Sendero Health Plans, Local Nonprofit | 7 of 7 plans | – | Non-Preferred |
2027 plan year, individual Marketplace (ACA) plans only.Health insurance in Texas
Plans that include this hospital: Blue Advantage Bronze HMO℠ - Balance HSA, Blue Advantage Bronze HMO℠ - Standard HSA, Blue Advantage Gold HMO℠ - Max, Blue Advantage Gold HMO℠ - Secure, Blue Advantage Gold HMO℠ - Standard, Blue Advantage Plus Bronze℠ - Standard HSA Compare plans
What insurance does Austin State Hospital accept?
In the 2027 HealthCare.gov Marketplace plan data (insurer network files loaded November 4, 2026), Austin State Hospital is in network for 4 Marketplace insurers in Texas: Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas (588 of 594 plans), Ambetter (38 of 38 plans), CHRISTUS Health Plan (18 of 18 plans) and 1 other insurer. This covers Marketplace (ACA) plans only, not Medicare Advantage, Medicaid or employer plans. Networks differ from plan to plan and can change, so confirm with the insurer before you get care.
Does Austin State Hospital take Medicare?
Austin State Hospital is a Medicare-certified hospital (CMS Certification Number 454084), according to CMS hospital data. Medicare Advantage plans have their own networks, which this page does not cover; check with your plan before you get care.
Does Austin State Hospital accept Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas?
Austin State Hospital is in network for 588 of 594 plans that Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas sells on the Texas Marketplace in 2027, according to Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas's network file loaded November 4, 2026. Not every Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas plan includes it. Networks differ from plan to plan and can change, so confirm with the insurer before you get care.
Does Austin State Hospital accept Ambetter?
Austin State Hospital is in network for 38 of 38 plans that Ambetter sells on the Texas Marketplace in 2027, according to Ambetter's network file loaded November 4, 2026. Networks differ from plan to plan and can change, so confirm with the insurer before you get care.
Does Austin State Hospital accept CHRISTUS Health Plan?
Austin State Hospital is in network for 18 of 18 plans that CHRISTUS Health Plan sells on the Texas Marketplace in 2027, according to CHRISTUS Health Plan's network file loaded November 4, 2026. Networks differ from plan to plan and can change, so confirm with the insurer before you get care.
Source: the insurers' 2027 machine-readable provider files listed in the CMS Marketplace public use files, loaded November 4, 2026, matched to hospitals by NPI from CMS Hospital Enrollments. How we match networks to hospitals Networks change; confirm with your insurer before you go.
Care after a stay at Austin State Hospital
Medicare-certified providers near this hospital, with their CMS ratings. A hospital discharge planner can make the referral.
Skilled nursing facilities nearby
- 1.2mi The Arbour at Westminster Manor Austin, TX · 90 beds Medicare overall 5 of 5 stars · Short-stay quality 5 of 5
- 2.3mi Heritage Park Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing Center Austin, TX · 197 beds Medicare overall 2 of 5 stars
- 2.5mi Coral Rehabilitation and Nursing of Austin Austin, TX · 157 beds Not rated by Medicare (Special Focus Facility) Abuse citation (CMS) Special Focus Facility
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- 3.1mi Childrens Dialysis Clinic of Central TexasAustin, TX Not rated
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- 1.8mi Rosy in Home Services INCAustin, TX Not rated
- 2.5mi Bellcoa Home Health Service INCAustin, TX · 85% would recommend
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Hospice care providers nearby See more
- 2.5mi Generations Health Care INCAustin, TX Not rated
- 2.5mi Sonder HospiceAustin, TX · 73% would recommend Not rated
- 3.0mi Three Oaks HospiceAustin, TX · 78% would recommend Not rated
Source: CMS Care Compare. Distances are approximate.
Psychiatric care quality
CMS Inpatient psychiatric care Quality Reporting Program, data through March 2025
Austin State Hospital reports inpatient psychiatric quality results to Medicare. Discharge record sent: 63% here, against 63% nationally.
After discharge
During the stay
Source: CMS Inpatient psychiatric care Quality Reporting Program (Provider Data Catalog). Better/worse labels appear only where CMS itself compared the facility with the national rate; other figures are shown next to the national figure for context. If you or someone you know is in crisis, call or text 988 (Suicide and Crisis Lifeline) or call 911.
Treatment programs near Austin State Hospital
Mental health and substance use programs within 30 miles, for care before or after a hospital stay. In a crisis, call or text 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline) or call 911.
- 0.2mi Embracia Health 503 West 41st Street, Austin, TX 512-551-8545
- 0.2mi Embracia Health 503 West 41st Street, Austin, TX 512-551-8545
- 2.8mi Center for Discovery Austin · 1717 West 6th Street, Austin, TX 855-818-2029
- 3.3mi Integral Care Ambulatory Detoxification · 1165 Airport Boulevard, Austin, TX 512-804-3463
- 3.3mi Integral Care CARE Program Journey OTP · 1165 Airport Boulevard, Austin, TX 512-804-3650
- 3.3mi Integral Care CARE Program Journey OTP · 1165 Airport Boulevard, Austin, TX 512-804-3650
- 3.4mi Clean Investments Inc Counseling Center · 1212 East Anderson Lane, Austin, TX 512-477-6690
- 3.5mi Integral Care Narcotic Treatment Program · 1631 East 2nd Street, Austin, TX 512-804-3380
Source: SAMHSA, FindTreatment.gov. Call to confirm services, insurance and openings.
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Medicare-enrolled specialists with a practice in Austin, with addresses, phone numbers and the hospitals they work with.
Size and finances
Medicare cost report · fiscal year ending Aug 2025
As reported by the hospital to CMS; not audited. Operating margin is income from patient care divided by net patient revenue and leaves out investment income and donations. Compare Texas hospital finances.
Who owns Austin State Hospital
Medicare enrollment and ownership records (PECOS)
Medicare lists the hospital's legal name as Health and Human Services Commission, a non-profit organization.
Organizations with 5% or more ownership (directly or through other companies), partnership interests or operational control, as the hospital reported them to Medicare. Records can lag behind recent sales. Individuals are not listed. Who owns America's hospitals.
The area around Austin State Hospital
HRSA shortage designations and BLS pay data
Mental health: Parts of Travis are federally designated health professional shortage areas (1 designation). Highest shortage score 15.
Nurse pay: registered nurses in Texas earn a median $95,970 a year. Healthcare salaries in Texas.
Shortage areas are designated by the Health Resources and Services Administration where there are too few primary care, mental health or dental providers for the population; scores run from 0 to 25 for primary and mental health care and 0 to 26 for dental care, higher meaning greater need. Texas shortage areas
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