Acute care hospital (Veterans Affairs) in Iowa City, IA
Iowa City VA Medical Center
601 Highway 6 West, Iowa City, IA 52246 · (319) 338-0581
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
Iowa City VA Medical Center at a glance
Iowa City VA Medical Center is a government acute care hospital (Veterans Affairs) in Iowa City, Iowa (Johnson County).
CMS gives it 5 out of 5 stars on its overall hospital star rating, better than the Iowa average of 3.2.
80% 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 0.
Facility details
- Type
- Acute care hospital (Veterans Affairs)
- Ownership
- Veterans Health Administration
- Emergency services
- Yes
- County
- Johnson County
- CMS Certification Number
- 16004F
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 | 5 | 0 |
| Safety of care | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Readmissions | 2 | 4 | 0 |
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Iowa avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall hospital star rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 5 / 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) | 5 / 5 | 3.7 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Better |
| Patients who rated the hospital 9 or 10 out of 10 (higher is better) | 79% | 77.7% | 71.7% | Better |
| Patients who would definitely recommend the hospital (higher is better) | 80% | 75.8% | 71.2% | Better |
| Nurse communication (higher is better) | 5 / 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) | 5 / 5 | 3 / 5 | 2.7 / 5 | Better |
| Discharge information (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 3.9 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Better |
| Cleanliness (higher is better) | 4 / 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 | 561 | 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) | 11.1% | 12.2% | 11.8% | Better |
| Death rate for heart failure patients (lower is better) | 8.6% | 13% | 11.1% | Better |
| Death rate for pneumonia patients (lower is better) | 12.3% | 16.4% | 15.3% | Better |
| Death rate for COPD patients (lower is better) | 8.1% | 9.5% | 8.6% | Better |
Readmissions (30-day)
| Measure | This facility | Iowa avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readmission rate after heart attack (lower is better) | 15.1% | 14.3% | 14.4% | Average |
| Readmission rate after heart failure (lower is better) | 20.5% | 21.2% | 21.4% | Average |
| Readmission rate after pneumonia (lower is better) | 16.4% | 17% | 17.3% | Better |
| Readmission rate after COPD (lower is better) | 21.7% | 19.7% | 19.9% | Worse |
| Readmission rate after hip/knee replacement (lower is better) | 4.5% | 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) | 3.7% | 4.3% | 4.2% | Better |
| Serious complications (patient safety composite) (lower is better) | 0.85 | 1.09 | 1.00 | Average |
| Central line bloodstream infections (CLABSI) ⓘ (lower is better) | 0.00 | 0.63 | 0.58 | Average |
| Catheter-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTI) (lower is better) | 0.79 | 0.50 | 0.48 | Average |
Other hospitals near Iowa City VA Medical Center
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200 Hawkins Drive, Iowa City, IA 52242 · 2.9 mi
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★★★★★2Below averageUniversity of Iowa Health Care Medical Center Down
500 E Market Street, Iowa City, IA 52245 · 4.7 mi
Acute Care Hospitals · Non-profit
★★★★★4Above averageMercy Medical Center - Cedar Rapids
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★★★★★4Above averageWashington County Hospital and Clinics
400 East Polk Street, Washington, IA 52353 · 24.9 mi
Critical Access Hospitals · Non-profit
Not rated- ★★★★★4Above average
Compass Memorial Healthcare
300 W May St, Marengo, IA 52301 · 26.8 mi
Critical Access Hospitals · Non-profit
★★★★★4Above average
Frequently asked questions
What is Iowa City VA Medical Center's rating?
Iowa City VA Medical Center has 5 out of 5 stars on the CMS overall hospital star rating. The average for Iowa hospitals is 3.2 stars.
Does Iowa City VA Medical Center have an emergency room?
Yes. CMS lists it as providing emergency services.
Where is Iowa City VA Medical Center and how do I contact it?
Iowa City VA Medical Center is at 601 Highway 6 West, Iowa City, IA 52246. Phone: (319) 338-0581.
About this data
Ratings and measures come from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. They're based on state inspections, patient surveys and facility reports, and they describe the past. Facilities change, so visit in person and confirm details directly. About our data · Spotted an error? Let us know.