Acute care hospital (Veterans Affairs) in Des Moines, IA
VA Central Iowa Healthcare System
3600 30th Street, Des Moines, IA 50310 · (515) 699-5999
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 Central Iowa Healthcare System at a glance
VA Central Iowa Healthcare System is a government acute care hospital (Veterans Affairs) in Des Moines, Iowa (Polk County).
CMS gives it 4 out of 5 stars on its overall hospital star rating, better than the Iowa average of 3.2.
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 2 and worse on 2.
Facility details
- Type
- Acute care hospital (Veterans Affairs)
- Ownership
- Veterans Health Administration
- Emergency services
- Yes
- County
- Polk County
- CMS Certification Number
- 16003F
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 | 2 | 2 |
| Safety of care | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Readmissions | 2 | 3 | 0 |
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Iowa avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall hospital star rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3.2 / 5 | 3.2 / 5 | Better |
Patient survey
| Measure | This facility | Iowa avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patient survey summary rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3.7 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Better |
| Patients who rated the hospital 9 or 10 out of 10 (higher is better) | 76% | 77.7% | 71.7% | Better |
| Patients who would definitely recommend the hospital (higher is better) | 77% | 75.8% | 71.2% | Better |
| Nurse communication (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3.7 / 5 | 3.4 / 5 | Better |
| Doctor communication (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3.5 / 5 | 3.1 / 5 | Better |
| Communication about medicines (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3 / 5 | 2.7 / 5 | Better |
| Discharge information (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3.9 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Better |
| Cleanliness (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 3.7 / 5 | 3.4 / 5 | Better |
| Quietness at night (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3.7 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Better |
| Completed patient surveys | 429 | 275 | 611 |
Death rates (30-day)
| Measure | This facility | Iowa avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Death rate for heart attack patients (lower is better) | 11.3% | 12.2% | 11.8% | Average |
| Death rate for heart failure patients (lower is better) | 13% | 13% | 11.1% | Worse |
| Death rate for pneumonia patients (lower is better) | 12% | 16.4% | 15.3% | Better |
| Death rate for COPD patients (lower is better) | 10.1% | 9.5% | 8.6% | Worse |
Readmissions (30-day)
| Measure | This facility | Iowa avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readmission rate after heart failure (lower is better) | 21.4% | 21.2% | 21.4% | Average |
| Readmission rate after pneumonia (lower is better) | 17.3% | 17% | 17.3% | Average |
| Readmission rate after COPD (lower is better) | 20.6% | 19.7% | 19.9% | Average |
| Readmission rate after hip/knee replacement (lower is better) | 5.4% | 5.7% | 5.8% | Better |
Safety & infections
| Measure | This facility | Iowa avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Complication rate for hip/knee replacement (lower is better) | 4.5% | 4.3% | 4.2% | Worse |
| Serious complications (patient safety composite) (lower is better) | 1.12 | 1.09 | 1.00 | Average |
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Frequently asked questions
What is VA Central Iowa Healthcare System's rating?
VA Central Iowa Healthcare System has 4 out of 5 stars on the CMS overall hospital star rating. The average for Iowa hospitals is 3.2 stars.
Does VA Central Iowa Healthcare System have an emergency room?
Yes. CMS lists it as providing emergency services.
Where is VA Central Iowa Healthcare System and how do I contact it?
VA Central Iowa Healthcare System is at 3600 30th Street, Des Moines, IA 50310. Phone: (515) 699-5999.
About this data
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