Acute care hospital (Veterans Affairs) in Boise, ID
Boise VA Medical Center
500 W. Fort Street, Boise, ID 83702 · (208) 422-1000
CMS overall hospital star rating
- Patient survey★★★★★5
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
Boise VA Medical Center at a glance
Boise VA Medical Center is a government acute care hospital (Veterans Affairs) in Boise, Idaho (Ada County).
CMS gives it 5 out of 5 stars on its overall hospital star rating, better than the Idaho average of 3.5.
88% 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 3 and worse on 0.
Facility details
- Type
- Acute care hospital (Veterans Affairs)
- Ownership
- Veterans Health Administration
- Emergency services
- Yes
- County
- Ada County
- CMS Certification Number
- 13003F
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 | 3 | 0 |
| Safety of care | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Readmissions | 2 | 3 | 0 |
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Idaho avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall hospital star rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 3.5 / 5 | 3.2 / 5 | Better |
Patient survey
| Measure | This facility | Idaho avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patient survey summary rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 3.9 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Better |
| Patients who rated the hospital 9 or 10 out of 10 (higher is better) | 86% | 75.5% | 71.7% | Better |
| Patients who would definitely recommend the hospital (higher is better) | 88% | 75.1% | 71.2% | Better |
| Nurse communication (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 3.9 / 5 | 3.4 / 5 | Better |
| Doctor communication (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 3.8 / 5 | 3.1 / 5 | Better |
| Communication about medicines (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | 2.7 / 5 | Better |
| Discharge information (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 4.1 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Better |
| Cleanliness (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 4 / 5 | 3.4 / 5 | Better |
| Quietness at night (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 3.7 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Better |
| Completed patient surveys | 551 | 397 | 611 |
Death rates (30-day)
| Measure | This facility | Idaho avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Death rate for heart attack patients (lower is better) | 10.9% | 11.5% | 11.8% | Better |
| Death rate for heart failure patients (lower is better) | 11% | 12.8% | 11.1% | Average |
| Death rate for pneumonia patients (lower is better) | 9.8% | 15.8% | 15.3% | Better |
| Death rate for COPD patients (lower is better) | 9.5% | 9.7% | 8.6% | Worse |
Readmissions (30-day)
| Measure | This facility | Idaho avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readmission rate after heart failure (lower is better) | 21.3% | 20.3% | 21.4% | Average |
| Readmission rate after pneumonia (lower is better) | 17% | 16.7% | 17.3% | Average |
| Readmission rate after COPD (lower is better) | 18.7% | 19.3% | 19.9% | Better |
| Readmission rate after hip/knee replacement (lower is better) | 5.5% | 5.6% | 5.8% | Better |
Safety & infections
| Measure | This facility | Idaho avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Complication rate for hip/knee replacement (lower is better) | 3.2% | 4.2% | 4.2% | Better |
| Serious complications (patient safety composite) (lower is better) | 0.98 | 0.97 | 1.00 | Average |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Boise VA Medical Center's rating?
Boise VA Medical Center has 5 out of 5 stars on the CMS overall hospital star rating. The average for Idaho hospitals is 3.5 stars.
Does Boise VA Medical Center have an emergency room?
Yes. CMS lists it as providing emergency services.
Where is Boise VA Medical Center and how do I contact it?
Boise VA Medical Center is at 500 W. Fort Street, Boise, ID 83702. Phone: (208) 422-1000.
About this data
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