Acute care hospital (Veterans Affairs) in Los Angeles, CA
VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System
11301 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90073 · (310) 478-3711
CMS overall hospital star rating
- Patient survey★★★★★3
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System at a glance
VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System is a government acute care hospital (Veterans Affairs) in Los Angeles, California (Los Angeles County).
CMS gives it 3 out of 5 stars on its overall hospital star rating, close to the California average of 3.1.
66% 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 2 and worse on 4.
Facility details
- Type
- Acute care hospital (Veterans Affairs)
- Ownership
- Veterans Health Administration
- Emergency services
- Yes
- County
- Los Angeles County
- CMS Certification Number
- 05128F
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) | 2 | 3 | 0 |
| Safety of care | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Readmissions | 0 | 2 | 4 |
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | California avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall hospital star rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 3.1 / 5 | 3.2 / 5 | Average |
Patient survey
| Measure | This facility | California avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patient survey summary rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Average |
| Patients who rated the hospital 9 or 10 out of 10 (higher is better) | 69% | 67.6% | 71.7% | Average |
| Patients who would definitely recommend the hospital (higher is better) | 66% | 68.6% | 71.2% | Worse |
| Nurse communication (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | 3.4 / 5 | Average |
| Doctor communication (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 2.7 / 5 | 3.1 / 5 | Average |
| Communication about medicines (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 2.4 / 5 | 2.7 / 5 | Average |
| Discharge information (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 3.1 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Average |
| Cleanliness (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 3.5 / 5 | 3.4 / 5 | Average |
| Quietness at night (higher is better) | 2 / 5 | 2.2 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Worse |
| Completed patient surveys | 566 | 768 | 611 |
Death rates (30-day)
| Measure | This facility | California avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Death rate for heart attack patients (lower is better) | 11.7% | 11.6% | 11.8% | Average |
| Death rate for heart failure patients (lower is better) | 5.5% | 10.3% | 11.1% | Better |
| Death rate for pneumonia patients (lower is better) | 9.8% | 14.5% | 15.3% | Better |
| Death rate for COPD patients (lower is better) | 5.6% | 8.2% | 8.6% | Better |
Readmissions (30-day)
| Measure | This facility | California avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readmission rate after heart attack (lower is better) | 15.7% | 14.4% | 14.4% | Worse |
| Readmission rate after heart failure (lower is better) | 23.9% | 21.4% | 21.4% | Worse |
| Readmission rate after pneumonia (lower is better) | 21.4% | 17.7% | 17.3% | Worse |
| Readmission rate after COPD (lower is better) | 22.1% | 19.9% | 19.9% | Worse |
| Readmission rate after hip/knee replacement (lower is better) | 5.2% | 5.6% | 5.8% | Better |
Safety & infections
| Measure | This facility | California avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Complication rate for hip/knee replacement (lower is better) | 3.8% | 4.1% | 4.2% | Better |
| Serious complications (patient safety composite) (lower is better) | 0.97 | 0.96 | 1.00 | Average |
| Central line bloodstream infections (CLABSI) ⓘ (lower is better) | 0.73 | 0.57 | 0.58 | Average |
| Catheter-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTI) (lower is better) | 0.70 | 0.54 | 0.48 | Average |
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Frequently asked questions
What is VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System's rating?
VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System has 3 out of 5 stars on the CMS overall hospital star rating. The average for California hospitals is 3.1 stars.
Does VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System have an emergency room?
Yes. CMS lists it as providing emergency services.
Where is VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System and how do I contact it?
VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System is at 11301 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90073. Phone: (310) 478-3711.
About this data
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