Acute care hospital (Veterans Affairs) in Augusta, ME
Togus VA Medical Center
1 VA Center, Augusta, ME 04330 · (207) 623-8411
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
Togus VA Medical Center at a glance
Togus VA Medical Center is a government acute care hospital (Veterans Affairs) in Augusta, Maine (Kennebec County).
CMS gives it 4 out of 5 stars on its overall hospital star rating, better than the Maine average of 3.2.
85% 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 1.
Facility details
- Type
- Acute care hospital (Veterans Affairs)
- Ownership
- Veterans Health Administration
- Emergency services
- Yes
- County
- Kennebec County
- CMS Certification Number
- 20003F
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 | 2 | 0 |
| Readmissions | 0 | 4 | 1 |
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Maine 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 | Maine 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) | 81% | 72.7% | 71.7% | Better |
| Patients who would definitely recommend the hospital (higher is better) | 85% | 72.1% | 71.2% | Better |
| Nurse communication (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 4.2 / 5 | 3.4 / 5 | Better |
| Doctor communication (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 4 / 5 | 3.1 / 5 | Better |
| Communication about medicines (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | 2.7 / 5 | Better |
| Discharge information (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 3.9 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Better |
| Cleanliness (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 3.8 / 5 | 3.4 / 5 | Better |
| Quietness at night (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3.1 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Better |
| Completed patient surveys | 501 | 399 | 611 |
Death rates (30-day)
| Measure | This facility | Maine avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Death rate for heart attack patients (lower is better) | 13.8% | 12.6% | 11.8% | Worse |
| Death rate for heart failure patients (lower is better) | 10.3% | 12.5% | 11.1% | Better |
| Death rate for pneumonia patients (lower is better) | 11.9% | 16.3% | 15.3% | Better |
| Death rate for COPD patients (lower is better) | 10.7% | 9.5% | 8.6% | Worse |
Readmissions (30-day)
| Measure | This facility | Maine avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readmission rate after heart failure (lower is better) | 22.1% | 21.2% | 21.4% | Average |
| Readmission rate after pneumonia (lower is better) | 18.2% | 17.2% | 17.3% | Average |
| Readmission rate after COPD (lower is better) | 20.4% | 19.8% | 19.9% | Average |
| Readmission rate after hip/knee replacement (lower is better) | 6.2% | 5.8% | 5.8% | Worse |
Safety & infections
| Measure | This facility | Maine avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Complication rate for hip/knee replacement (lower is better) | 3.8% | 4.3% | 4.2% | Better |
| Serious complications (patient safety composite) (lower is better) | 0.95 | 0.98 | 1.00 | Average |
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★★★★★4Above average- Not rated
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★★★★★3AverageMainehealth Franklin Hospital
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★★★★★3AverageCentral Maine Medical Center
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Critical Access Hospitals · Non-profit
★★★★★2Below average
Frequently asked questions
What is Togus VA Medical Center's rating?
Togus VA Medical Center has 4 out of 5 stars on the CMS overall hospital star rating. The average for Maine hospitals is 3.2 stars.
Does Togus VA Medical Center have an emergency room?
Yes. CMS lists it as providing emergency services.
Where is Togus VA Medical Center and how do I contact it?
Togus VA Medical Center is at 1 VA Center, Augusta, ME 04330. Phone: (207) 623-8411.
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.