Acute care hospital (Veterans Affairs) in West Palm Beach, FL
W Palm Beach VA Medical Center
7305 N. Military Trail, West Palm Beach, FL 33410 · (561) 422-8600
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
W Palm Beach VA Medical Center at a glance
W Palm Beach VA Medical Center is a government acute care hospital (Veterans Affairs) in West Palm Beach, Florida (Palm Beach County).
CMS gives it 3 out of 5 stars on its overall hospital star rating, close to the Florida average of 3.1.
77% 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 2.
Facility details
- Type
- Acute care hospital (Veterans Affairs)
- Ownership
- Veterans Health Administration
- Emergency services
- Yes
- County
- Palm Beach County
- CMS Certification Number
- 10065F
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) | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| Safety of care | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Readmissions | 0 | 4 | 2 |
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Florida 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 | Florida avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patient survey summary rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 2.7 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Average |
| Patients who rated the hospital 9 or 10 out of 10 (higher is better) | 75% | 67.5% | 71.7% | Average |
| Patients who would definitely recommend the hospital (higher is better) | 77% | 68.3% | 71.2% | Better |
| Nurse communication (higher is better) | 2 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | 3.4 / 5 | Worse |
| Doctor communication (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 2.4 / 5 | 3.1 / 5 | Better |
| Communication about medicines (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 2.1 / 5 | 2.7 / 5 | Average |
| Discharge information (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 2.6 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Average |
| Cleanliness (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | 3.4 / 5 | Average |
| Quietness at night (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 3 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Average |
| Completed patient surveys | 553 | 1,250 | 611 |
Death rates (30-day)
| Measure | This facility | Florida avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Death rate for heart attack patients (lower is better) | 10.5% | 11.7% | 11.8% | Better |
| Death rate for heart failure patients (lower is better) | 9.6% | 10.2% | 11.1% | Better |
| Death rate for pneumonia patients (lower is better) | 12.4% | 14.5% | 15.3% | Better |
| Death rate for COPD patients (lower is better) | 6% | 8.4% | 8.6% | Better |
Readmissions (30-day)
| Measure | This facility | Florida avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readmission rate after heart attack (lower is better) | 14.8% | 14.7% | 14.4% | Average |
| Readmission rate after heart failure (lower is better) | 20.5% | 21.7% | 21.4% | Average |
| Readmission rate after pneumonia (lower is better) | 17.4% | 17.5% | 17.3% | Average |
| Readmission rate after COPD (lower is better) | 23.1% | 20.1% | 19.9% | Worse |
| Readmission rate after hip/knee replacement (lower is better) | 5.3% | 6% | 5.8% | Better |
Safety & infections
| Measure | This facility | Florida avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Complication rate for hip/knee replacement (lower is better) | 3.6% | 4.1% | 4.2% | Better |
| Serious complications (patient safety composite) (lower is better) | 0.99 | 0.97 | 1.00 | Average |
| Central line bloodstream infections (CLABSI) ⓘ (lower is better) | 0.00 | 0.42 | 0.58 | Average |
| Catheter-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTI) (lower is better) | 0.92 | 0.29 | 0.48 | Average |
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Frequently asked questions
What is W Palm Beach VA Medical Center's rating?
W Palm Beach VA Medical Center has 3 out of 5 stars on the CMS overall hospital star rating. The average for Florida hospitals is 3.1 stars.
Does W Palm Beach VA Medical Center have an emergency room?
Yes. CMS lists it as providing emergency services.
Where is W Palm Beach VA Medical Center and how do I contact it?
W Palm Beach VA Medical Center is at 7305 N. Military Trail, West Palm Beach, FL 33410. Phone: (561) 422-8600.
About this data
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