Acute care hospital (Veterans Affairs) in Kansas City, MO
Kansas City VA Medical Center
4801 Linwood Blvd., Kansas City, MO 64128 · (816) 861-4700
CMS overall hospital star rating
- Patient survey★★★★★3
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
Kansas City VA Medical Center at a glance
Kansas City VA Medical Center is a government acute care hospital (Veterans Affairs) in Kansas City, Missouri (Jackson County).
CMS gives it 4 out of 5 stars on its overall hospital star rating, better than the Missouri average of 3.1.
69% 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 4 and worse on 0.
Facility details
- Type
- Acute care hospital (Veterans Affairs)
- Ownership
- Veterans Health Administration
- Emergency services
- Yes
- County
- Jackson County
- CMS Certification Number
- 26004F
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 | 3 | 0 |
| Safety of care | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Readmissions | 2 | 4 | 0 |
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Missouri avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall hospital star rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3.1 / 5 | 3.2 / 5 | Better |
Patient survey
| Measure | This facility | Missouri avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patient survey summary rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Average |
| Patients who rated the hospital 9 or 10 out of 10 (higher is better) | 70% | 72.2% | 71.7% | Average |
| Patients who would definitely recommend the hospital (higher is better) | 69% | 70.8% | 71.2% | Average |
| Nurse communication (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 3.4 / 5 | 3.4 / 5 | Average |
| Doctor communication (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 3.1 / 5 | 3.1 / 5 | Average |
| Communication about medicines (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 2.7 / 5 | 2.7 / 5 | Better |
| Discharge information (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 3.4 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Average |
| Cleanliness (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | 3.4 / 5 | Average |
| Quietness at night (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Average |
| Completed patient surveys | 488 | 634 | 611 |
Death rates (30-day)
| Measure | This facility | Missouri avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Death rate for heart attack patients (lower is better) | 11.4% | 12% | 11.8% | Average |
| Death rate for heart failure patients (lower is better) | 9.4% | 11.7% | 11.1% | Better |
| Death rate for pneumonia patients (lower is better) | 10.4% | 15.5% | 15.3% | Better |
| Death rate for COPD patients (lower is better) | 7.1% | 8.7% | 8.6% | Better |
Readmissions (30-day)
| Measure | This facility | Missouri avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readmission rate after heart attack (lower is better) | 14.2% | 14.3% | 14.4% | Average |
| Readmission rate after heart failure (lower is better) | 22% | 21.6% | 21.4% | Average |
| Readmission rate after pneumonia (lower is better) | 19% | 17.3% | 17.3% | Worse |
| Readmission rate after COPD (lower is better) | 22.4% | 20.1% | 19.9% | Worse |
| Readmission rate after hip/knee replacement (lower is better) | 6.1% | 6.1% | 5.8% | Average |
Safety & infections
| Measure | This facility | Missouri avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Complication rate for hip/knee replacement (lower is better) | 3% | 4.2% | 4.2% | Better |
| Serious complications (patient safety composite) (lower is better) | 1.12 | 0.97 | 1.00 | Average |
| Central line bloodstream infections (CLABSI) ⓘ (lower is better) | 3.29 | 0.66 | 0.58 | Worse |
| Catheter-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTI) (lower is better) | 0.58 | 0.55 | 0.48 | Average |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Kansas City VA Medical Center's rating?
Kansas City VA Medical Center has 4 out of 5 stars on the CMS overall hospital star rating. The average for Missouri hospitals is 3.1 stars.
Does Kansas City VA Medical Center have an emergency room?
Yes. CMS lists it as providing emergency services.
Where is Kansas City VA Medical Center and how do I contact it?
Kansas City VA Medical Center is at 4801 Linwood Blvd., Kansas City, MO 64128. Phone: (816) 861-4700.
About this data
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