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University Behavioral Health of Denton, Denton, TX

2026 West University Drive, Denton, TX 76201Denton County

Psychiatric hospital 104 beds (Medicare cost report FY2024) No ER listed in Medicare data

Independent directory · data from CMS, not from this hospital

University Behavioral Health of Denton is a public psychiatric hospital in Denton, Texas. CMS records show it does not provide emergency services. According to HospitalsInEachState.com's analysis of the July 2026 CMS release, it reported 104 beds and 3,651 inpatient discharges to Medicare for fiscal year 2024. Medicare (CMS) has not published an overall star rating for University Behavioral Health of Denton. University Behavioral Health of Denton is in network for at least one 2027 Marketplace plan from 6 insurers in Texas, according to the insurers' network files loaded November 4, 2026.

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Nearest ER 1.0 miDenton Community Hospital
Medicare star ratingNot ratedReason below
Beds104Medicare cost report FY2024

CMS's overall star rating covers general acute care and critical access hospitals; psychiatric hospitals are not rated.

Source: CMS Care Compare, July 2026 releaseER figures are medians, not live waitsAbout the data

Visiting University Behavioral Health of Denton

Address 2026 West University Drive
Denton, TX 76201
County: Denton
Directions Apple Maps Call (940) 320-8100
Emergency room No ER listed in Medicare data. In an emergency call 911 or go to the nearest ER: Denton Community Hospital, 1.0 miles away. ER or urgent care?
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Quick answers about University Behavioral Health of Denton

What is the phone number for University Behavioral Health of Denton?

The main phone number for University Behavioral Health of Denton is (940) 320-8100, from Medicare's hospital records.

Call (940) 320-8100
What is the address of University Behavioral Health of Denton?

University Behavioral Health of Denton is at 2026 West University Drive, Denton, TX 76201.

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Does University Behavioral Health of Denton have an emergency room?

No emergency room is listed for University Behavioral Health of Denton 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 July 2026

Type Psychiatric
Ownership Government

CMS has not reported an emergency department wait time for University Behavioral Health of Denton. 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 University Behavioral Health of Denton. For a medical emergency, call 911.

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What insurance does University Behavioral Health of Denton accept?

Original Medicare: Medicare-certified, so it can bill Original Medicare (Medicare number 454104). Medicare Advantage plans have their own networks, which this section does not cover.

2027 Marketplace plans in Texas that list this hospital

Marketplace insurers whose 2027 plan networks in Texas list University Behavioral Health of Denton, most plans in network first
InsurerPlans in networkNetworkNetwork tier
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas 588 of 594 plans BLUE-ADVANTAGE-HMO, MYBLUE-HEALTH Blue-Advantage-Hmo
Oscar 182 of 182 plans – Preferred
Antidote Health 41 of 43 plans TIERTWO Tiertwo
UnitedHealthcare 31 of 47 plans – Non-Preferred
Wellpoint 23 of 23 plans – Participating
Ambetter 17 of 38 plans – 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

Is University Behavioral Health of Denton in your plan?

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What insurance does University Behavioral Health of Denton accept?

In the 2027 HealthCare.gov Marketplace plan data (insurer network files loaded November 4, 2026), University Behavioral Health of Denton is in network for 6 Marketplace insurers in Texas: Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas (588 of 594 plans), Oscar (182 of 182 plans), Antidote Health (41 of 43 plans) and 3 other insurers. 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 University Behavioral Health of Denton take Medicare?

University Behavioral Health of Denton is a Medicare-certified hospital (CMS Certification Number 454104), 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 University Behavioral Health of Denton accept Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas?

University Behavioral Health of Denton 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 University Behavioral Health of Denton accept Oscar?

University Behavioral Health of Denton is in network for 182 of 182 plans that Oscar sells on the Texas Marketplace in 2027, according to Oscar'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 University Behavioral Health of Denton accept Antidote Health?

University Behavioral Health of Denton is in network for 41 of 43 plans that Antidote Health sells on the Texas Marketplace in 2027, according to Antidote Health's network file loaded November 4, 2026. Not every Antidote Health plan includes it. 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 University Behavioral Health of Denton

Medicare-certified providers near this hospital, with their CMS ratings. A hospital discharge planner can make the referral.

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Source: CMS Care Compare. Distances are approximate.

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Psychiatric care quality

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CMS Inpatient psychiatric care Quality Reporting Program, data through March 2025

University Behavioral Health of Denton reports inpatient psychiatric quality results to Medicare. Follow-up within 7 days: 23% here, against 37% nationally. Where CMS compares facilities statistically, this one is no different from the national rate.

After discharge

Follow-up within 7 days Patients who had a follow-up visit with a mental health provider within 7 days of leaving the hospital. Based on 57 patients. Jul 2023 – Jun 2024.
23% U.S. 37% · top 10% 53%
Follow-up within 30 days Patients who had a follow-up visit with a mental health provider within 30 days of leaving. Based on 57 patients. Jul 2023 – Jun 2024.
47% U.S. 60% · top 10% 77%
Kept taking prescribed medication Medicare patients who filled a prescription for their psychiatric medication after discharge. Based on 101 patients. Jul 2022 – Jun 2024.
67% U.S. 77% · top 10% 88%
Readmitted within 30 days Patients readmitted to any hospital within 30 days of discharge (risk-adjusted). CMS compares each facility with the national rate. Based on 132 patients. Jul 2022 – Jun 2024.
22% U.S. 19% Same as national
Discharge record sent Patients whose discharge record, with the required details, was sent with them or to their next provider. Based on 846 patients. Jan 2024 – Dec 2024.
38% U.S. 63% · top 10% 99%

During the stay

Physical restraint use Hours patients spent in physical restraints for every 1,000 hours of inpatient care. Lower is better. Jan 2024 – Dec 2024.
0.08 U.S. 0.29
Seclusion use Hours patients spent in seclusion for every 1,000 hours of inpatient care. Lower is better. Jan 2024 – Dec 2024.
0.13 U.S. 0.36
Screened for metabolic disorders Patients on antipsychotic medication who were screened for metabolic problems such as diabetes and high cholesterol. Based on 381 patients. Jan 2024 – Dec 2024.
67% U.S. 82% · top 10% 100%
Alcohol use help offered Patients with risky alcohol use who were given or offered a brief intervention. Based on 155 patients. Jan 2024 – Dec 2024.
55% U.S. 60% · top 10% 100%
Addiction treatment offered at discharge Patients with an alcohol or drug use disorder who were given or offered treatment when they left. Based on 234 patients. Jan 2024 – Dec 2024.
44% U.S. 72% · top 10% 100%
Tobacco treatment offered at discharge Tobacco users who were given or offered help to quit when they left. Based on 318 patients. Jan 2024 – Dec 2024.
46% U.S. 58% · top 10% 98%
Flu vaccination checked Patients assessed for and, where appropriate, given a flu vaccine. Based on 406 patients. Oct 2024 – Mar 2025.
73% U.S. 76% · top 10% 99%

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 University Behavioral Health of Denton

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.

Source: SAMHSA, FindTreatment.gov. Call to confirm services, insurance and openings.

Find doctors in Denton

Medicare-enrolled specialists with a practice in Denton, with addresses, phone numbers and the hospitals they work with.

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Size and finances

Medicare cost report · fiscal year ending Dec 2024

Beds
104
Reported to Medicare, FY2024
Employees
170
Full-time equivalent
Discharges
3,651
Inpatient stays a year
Patient revenue
$19.7 million
Net of discounts
Operating margin
-7.1%
On patient care

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 University Behavioral Health of Denton

Medicare enrollment and ownership records (PECOS)

Medicare lists the hospital's legal name as Uhp LP , incorporated 2005.

UHS of Delaware Inc Operational or managerial control · 100% · since 2012
Ascend Health Corporation Operational or managerial control · since 2005
Island 77 LLC General partner · 1% · since 2005
Beach 77 LP Owns 5% or more directly · 99% · since 2005
Island 77 LLC Owns 5% or more directly · 1% · since 2005
Beach 77 LP Limited partner · 99% · since 2005
2026 W University Properties LLC Owns 5% or more indirectly · 100% · since 2005
Ascend Health Corporation Owns 5% or more indirectly · 100% · since 2004
Universal Health Services Inc Owns 5% or more indirectly · 100% · since 2012 For-profit

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 University Behavioral Health of Denton

HRSA shortage designations and BLS pay data

Mental health: Parts of Denton 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

Healthcare pay in Texas

Registered nurses across Texas (all employers) earned a median of $95,970 a year (BLS, May 2025).Registered Nurse (RN) salary in TexasPsychiatric Technician salary in TexasNurse Practitioner salary in TexasHealthcare salaries in Texas

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