Acute care hospital (Veterans Affairs) in Jamaica Plain, MA
VA Boston Healthcare System - Jamaica Plain
150 S. Huntington Avenue, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130 · (617) 232-9500
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 Boston Healthcare System - Jamaica Plain at a glance
VA Boston Healthcare System - Jamaica Plain is a government acute care hospital (Veterans Affairs) in Jamaica Plain, Massachusetts (Suffolk County).
CMS gives it 4 out of 5 stars on its overall hospital star rating, better than the Massachusetts 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 4.
Facility details
- Type
- Acute care hospital (Veterans Affairs)
- Ownership
- Veterans Health Administration
- Emergency services
- Yes
- County
- Suffolk County
- CMS Certification Number
- 22010F
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) | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Safety of care | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Readmissions | 0 | 2 | 4 |
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Massachusetts 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 | Massachusetts avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patient survey summary rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3.1 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Better |
| Patients who rated the hospital 9 or 10 out of 10 (higher is better) | 78% | 67.6% | 71.7% | Better |
| Patients who would definitely recommend the hospital (higher is better) | 77% | 69.5% | 71.2% | Better |
| Nurse communication (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 3.5 / 5 | 3.4 / 5 | Better |
| Doctor communication (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3 / 5 | 3.1 / 5 | Better |
| Communication about medicines (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 2.7 / 5 | 2.7 / 5 | Better |
| Discharge information (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Better |
| Cleanliness (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 3.1 / 5 | 3.4 / 5 | Average |
| Quietness at night (higher is better) | 2 / 5 | 2.1 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Worse |
| Completed patient surveys | 542 | 867 | 611 |
Death rates (30-day)
| Measure | This facility | Massachusetts avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Death rate for heart attack patients (lower is better) | 10.1% | 11.4% | 11.8% | Better |
| Death rate for heart failure patients (lower is better) | 6.6% | 9.8% | 11.1% | Better |
| Death rate for pneumonia patients (lower is better) | 10.8% | 13.4% | 15.3% | Better |
| Death rate for COPD patients (lower is better) | 5.7% | 7.5% | 8.6% | Better |
Readmissions (30-day)
| Measure | This facility | Massachusetts avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readmission rate after heart attack (lower is better) | 16% | 14.8% | 14.4% | Worse |
| Readmission rate after heart failure (lower is better) | 24.7% | 22% | 21.4% | Worse |
| Readmission rate after pneumonia (lower is better) | 19.6% | 17.8% | 17.3% | Worse |
| Readmission rate after COPD (lower is better) | 21.2% | 20.4% | 19.9% | Worse |
| Readmission rate after hip/knee replacement (lower is better) | 5.4% | 5.7% | 5.8% | Better |
Safety & infections
| Measure | This facility | Massachusetts avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Complication rate for hip/knee replacement (lower is better) | 4% | 4.1% | 4.2% | Average |
| Central line bloodstream infections (CLABSI) ⓘ (lower is better) | 1.20 | 0.48 | 0.58 | Average |
| Catheter-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTI) (lower is better) | 0.74 | 0.66 | 0.48 | Average |
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Frequently asked questions
What is VA Boston Healthcare System - Jamaica Plain's rating?
VA Boston Healthcare System - Jamaica Plain has 4 out of 5 stars on the CMS overall hospital star rating. The average for Massachusetts hospitals is 3.2 stars.
Does VA Boston Healthcare System - Jamaica Plain have an emergency room?
Yes. CMS lists it as providing emergency services.
Where is VA Boston Healthcare System - Jamaica Plain and how do I contact it?
VA Boston Healthcare System - Jamaica Plain is at 150 S. Huntington Avenue, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130. Phone: (617) 232-9500.
About this data
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