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Banner-University Medical Center South Campus

2800 East Ajo Way, Tucson, AZ 85713

Call (520) 874-2000Directions

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Medicare rating
4 out of 5 stars
Emergency room
Yes
Typical visit 4 hr 20 min
Patient survey
2 out of 5 stars
Type
Acute Care
Nonprofit (private)

Banner-University Medical Center South Campus is an acute care hospital in Tucson (Pima County), AZ. It has a 4-star overall rating from Medicare. It offers emergency services.

Location

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Hospital details

Hospital type
Acute Care Hospitals
Ownership
Nonprofit (private)
Emergency services
Yes
Medicare ID (CCN)
030111

How this hospital compares

Medicare quality measures compared with the national rate

Mortality

Death rates for conditions like heart attack and pneumonia

0 better5 same0 worsethan the national rate

Safety of care

Infections and complications

1 better5 same0 worsethan the national rate

Readmission

Patients who return to the hospital after discharge

0 better6 same0 worsethan the national rate

Infections, readmissions and deaths

Medicare measures, lower is better. Data through 09/30/2025

Infections

  • Central line bloodstream infectionsRatio of observed to predicted infections. Below 1 is fewer than predicted0.95Same as the national rate
  • Catheter-associated urinary tract infectionsObserved to predicted ratio0.22Same as the national rate
  • Surgical site infections after colon surgeryObserved to predicted ratio0.00Same as the national rate
  • MRSA bloodstream infectionsObserved to predicted ratio1.80Same as the national rate
  • C. diff intestinal infectionsObserved to predicted ratio1.06Same as the national rate

Complications

  • Serious complications (PSI 90)Composite of patient safety indicators. Below 1 is better1.03Same as the national rate

Readmissions

  • Readmissions after a heart attackWithin 30 days. Median U.S. hospital: 14.4%14.1%
  • Readmissions after heart failureWithin 30 days. Median U.S. hospital: 21.3%19.9%
  • Readmissions after pneumoniaWithin 30 days. Median U.S. hospital: 17.2%16.0%
  • Readmissions after COPDWithin 30 days. Median U.S. hospital: 19.8%17.5%

Death rates

  • Hospital-wide deathsWithin 30 days of admission, percent of patients. Median U.S. hospital: 3.9%3.8%
  • Deaths after a heart attackWithin 30 days. Median U.S. hospital: 11.8%11.1%
  • Deaths after heart failureWithin 30 days. Median U.S. hospital: 11.0%8.7%
  • Deaths after pneumoniaWithin 30 days. Median U.S. hospital: 15.2%13.2%
  • Deaths after COPDWithin 30 days. Median U.S. hospital: 8.5%7.1%
  • Deaths after a strokeWithin 30 days. Median U.S. hospital: 11.6%11.6%

Rates are risk adjusted by CMS for how sick patients were. Measures with too few cases are not shown. This is information only, not medical advice.

What patients say

Medicare patient survey (HCAHPS), 455 completed surveys, 10/01/2024 to 09/30/2025

2 out of 5 summary rating
  • Nurses communicated well
  • Doctors communicated well
  • Explained medicines
  • Discharge information
  • Room cleanliness
  • Quiet at night
  • Overall rating of hospital
  • Would recommend

Emergency room

Medicare measures for 10/01/2024 to 09/30/2025. Lower times are better.

Typical time in the ER before leaving

4 hr 20 min

Median for patients sent home, from arrival to departure

Mental health patients
5 hr 50 min
Patients transferred
12 hr 9 min
Left before being seen
11% of patients
ER volume
High (40,000 to 59,999)

In an emergency, call 911. ER times are past averages, not live wait times.

Location

2800 East Ajo Way, Tucson, AZ 85713

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Phone: (520) 874-2000

Other hospitals nearby

Closest first, straight-line distance

All in Tucson

Frequently asked questions

What is Banner-University Medical Center South Campus's Medicare star rating?
Banner-University Medical Center South Campus has a 4 out of 5 star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.
Does Banner-University Medical Center South Campus have an emergency room?
Yes. Banner-University Medical Center South Campus provides emergency services, and patients sent home from its ER typically spend 4 hr 20 min there.
Where is Banner-University Medical Center South Campus located?
Banner-University Medical Center South Campus is at 2800 East Ajo Way, Tucson, AZ, 85713.
What is the phone number for Banner-University Medical Center South Campus?
The phone number listed for Banner-University Medical Center South Campus is (520) 874-2000.

Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services · Last updated 08/12/2026 · Information can change. Call ahead to confirm.