Acute care hospital (Veterans Affairs) in Prescott, AZ
VA Northern Arizona Healthcare System
500 Highway 89 North, Prescott, AZ 86313 · (928) 445-4860
CMS overall hospital star rating
- Patient survey★★★★★4
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
VA Northern Arizona Healthcare System at a glance
VA Northern Arizona Healthcare System is a government acute care hospital (Veterans Affairs) in Prescott, Arizona (Yavapai County).
CMS gives it 5 out of 5 stars on its overall hospital star rating, better than the Arizona average of 3.1.
75% of surveyed patients said they would definitely recommend the hospital (national average 71.2%).
Across CMS mortality, safety and readmission measures, it performed better than the national rate on 1 and worse on 0.
Facility details
- Type
- Acute care hospital (Veterans Affairs)
- Ownership
- Veterans Health Administration
- Emergency services
- Yes
- County
- Yavapai County
- CMS Certification Number
- 03033F
How CMS scored this hospital
Number of measures in each group where the hospital was better, no different, or worse than the national rate.
| Measure group | Better | No different | Worse |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mortality (death rates) | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Safety of care | — | — | — |
| Readmissions | 1 | 3 | 0 |
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Arizona avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall hospital star rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 3.1 / 5 | 3.2 / 5 | Better |
Patient survey
| Measure | This facility | Arizona avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patient survey summary rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Better |
| Patients who rated the hospital 9 or 10 out of 10 (higher is better) | 77% | 68.1% | 71.7% | Better |
| Patients who would definitely recommend the hospital (higher is better) | 75% | 67.6% | 71.2% | Better |
| Nurse communication (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3 / 5 | 3.4 / 5 | Better |
| Doctor communication (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 2.4 / 5 | 3.1 / 5 | Average |
| Communication about medicines (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 2.4 / 5 | 2.7 / 5 | Better |
| Discharge information (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Better |
| Cleanliness (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | 3.4 / 5 | Better |
| Quietness at night (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Average |
| Completed patient surveys | 308 | 587 | 611 |
Death rates (30-day)
| Measure | This facility | Arizona avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Death rate for heart failure patients (lower is better) | 9.5% | 10.4% | 11.1% | Better |
| Death rate for pneumonia patients (lower is better) | 11.4% | 14.9% | 15.3% | Better |
| Death rate for COPD patients (lower is better) | 5.3% | 8.7% | 8.6% | Better |
Readmissions (30-day)
| Measure | This facility | Arizona avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readmission rate after heart failure (lower is better) | 20.1% | 20.9% | 21.4% | Better |
| Readmission rate after pneumonia (lower is better) | 17.3% | 17.2% | 17.3% | Average |
| Readmission rate after COPD (lower is better) | 20.6% | 19.9% | 19.9% | Average |
Other hospitals near VA Northern Arizona Healthcare System
- Not rated
Yavapai Regional Medical Center
1003 Willow Creek Road, Prescott, AZ 86301 · 3.6 mi
Acute Care Hospitals · Non-profit
★★★★★2Below averageVerde Valley Medical Center
269 South Candy Lane, Cottonwood, AZ 86326 · 26.9 mi
Acute Care Hospitals · Non-profit
★★★★★4Above average
Frequently asked questions
What is VA Northern Arizona Healthcare System's rating?
VA Northern Arizona Healthcare System has 5 out of 5 stars on the CMS overall hospital star rating. The average for Arizona hospitals is 3.1 stars.
Does VA Northern Arizona Healthcare System have an emergency room?
Yes. CMS lists it as providing emergency services.
Where is VA Northern Arizona Healthcare System and how do I contact it?
VA Northern Arizona Healthcare System is at 500 Highway 89 North, Prescott, AZ 86313. Phone: (928) 445-4860.
About this data
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