Acute care hospital (Veterans Affairs) in Jackson, MS
G. V. (Sonny) Montgomery VA Medical Center (Jackson)
1500 E. Woodrow Wilson Drive, Jackson, MS 39216 · (601) 362-4471
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
G. V. (Sonny) Montgomery VA Medical Center (Jackson) at a glance
G. V. (Sonny) Montgomery VA Medical Center (Jackson) is a government acute care hospital (Veterans Affairs) in Jackson, Mississippi (Hinds County).
CMS gives it 4 out of 5 stars on its overall hospital star rating, better than the Mississippi average of 2.3.
67% 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
- Hinds County
- CMS Certification Number
- 25043F
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 | 4 | 0 |
| Safety of care | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Readmissions | 1 | 3 | 1 |
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Mississippi avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall hospital star rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 2.3 / 5 | 3.2 / 5 | Better |
Patient survey
| Measure | This facility | Mississippi avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patient survey summary rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Better |
| Patients who rated the hospital 9 or 10 out of 10 (higher is better) | 72% | 72.9% | 71.7% | Average |
| Patients who would definitely recommend the hospital (higher is better) | 67% | 72.5% | 71.2% | Worse |
| Nurse communication (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | 3.4 / 5 | Average |
| Doctor communication (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | 3.1 / 5 | Better |
| Communication about medicines (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | 2.7 / 5 | Better |
| Discharge information (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3.1 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Better |
| Cleanliness (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3.1 / 5 | 3.4 / 5 | Better |
| Quietness at night (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 4.2 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Better |
| Completed patient surveys | 459 | 323 | 611 |
Death rates (30-day)
| Measure | This facility | Mississippi avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Death rate for heart attack patients (lower is better) | 11.2% | 12.9% | 11.8% | Better |
| Death rate for heart failure patients (lower is better) | 7.7% | 12.2% | 11.1% | Better |
| Death rate for pneumonia patients (lower is better) | 12.7% | 17.7% | 15.3% | Better |
| Death rate for COPD patients (lower is better) | 7.3% | 9.7% | 8.6% | Better |
Readmissions (30-day)
| Measure | This facility | Mississippi avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readmission rate after heart failure (lower is better) | 21.1% | 21.6% | 21.4% | Average |
| Readmission rate after pneumonia (lower is better) | 18.5% | 17.4% | 17.3% | Worse |
| Readmission rate after COPD (lower is better) | 21.1% | 20.1% | 19.9% | Worse |
Safety & infections
| Measure | This facility | Mississippi avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Serious complications (patient safety composite) (lower is better) | 1.08 | 1.05 | 1.00 | Average |
| Catheter-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTI) (lower is better) | 0.00 | 0.51 | 0.48 | Average |
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★★★★★2Below averageUniversity of Mississippi Med Center
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★★★★★2Below averageMississippi Methodist Rehab Ctr
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Frequently asked questions
What is G. V. (Sonny) Montgomery VA Medical Center (Jackson)'s rating?
G. V. (Sonny) Montgomery VA Medical Center (Jackson) has 4 out of 5 stars on the CMS overall hospital star rating. The average for Mississippi hospitals is 2.3 stars.
Does G. V. (Sonny) Montgomery VA Medical Center (Jackson) have an emergency room?
Yes. CMS lists it as providing emergency services.
Where is G. V. (Sonny) Montgomery VA Medical Center (Jackson) and how do I contact it?
G. V. (Sonny) Montgomery VA Medical Center (Jackson) is at 1500 E. Woodrow Wilson Drive, Jackson, MS 39216. Phone: (601) 362-4471.
About this data
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