Acute care hospital (Veterans Affairs) in St. Louis, MO
St Louis-John Cochran VA Medical Center
915 North Grand, St. Louis, MO 63106 · (314) 652-4100
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
St Louis-John Cochran VA Medical Center at a glance
St Louis-John Cochran VA Medical Center is a government acute care hospital (Veterans Affairs) in St. Louis, Missouri (St. Louis County).
CMS gives it 5 out of 5 stars on its overall hospital star rating, better than the Missouri average of 3.1.
64% 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 5 and worse on 0.
Facility details
- Type
- Acute care hospital (Veterans Affairs)
- Ownership
- Veterans Health Administration
- Emergency services
- Yes
- County
- St. Louis County
- CMS Certification Number
- 26009F
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) | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| Safety of care | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Readmissions | 2 | 3 | 0 |
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Missouri avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall hospital star rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 5 / 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) | 64% | 72.2% | 71.7% | Worse |
| Patients who would definitely recommend the hospital (higher is better) | 64% | 70.8% | 71.2% | Worse |
| Nurse communication (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 3.4 / 5 | 3.4 / 5 | Average |
| Doctor communication (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3.1 / 5 | 3.1 / 5 | Better |
| Communication about medicines (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 2.7 / 5 | 2.7 / 5 | Average |
| 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) | 2 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Worse |
| Completed patient surveys | 550 | 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) | 10.4% | 12% | 11.8% | Better |
| Death rate for heart failure patients (lower is better) | 7.3% | 11.7% | 11.1% | Better |
| Death rate for pneumonia patients (lower is better) | 8.9% | 15.5% | 15.3% | Better |
| Death rate for COPD patients (lower is better) | 5% | 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) | 15.1% | 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) | 17.8% | 17.3% | 17.3% | Average |
| Readmission rate after COPD (lower is better) | 20.9% | 20.1% | 19.9% | Worse |
Safety & infections
| Measure | This facility | Missouri avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Serious complications (patient safety composite) (lower is better) | 0.91 | 0.97 | 1.00 | Average |
| Central line bloodstream infections (CLABSI) ⓘ (lower is better) | 0.00 | 0.66 | 0.58 | Average |
| Catheter-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTI) (lower is better) | 1.05 | 0.55 | 0.48 | Average |
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Frequently asked questions
What is St Louis-John Cochran VA Medical Center's rating?
St Louis-John Cochran VA Medical Center has 5 out of 5 stars on the CMS overall hospital star rating. The average for Missouri hospitals is 3.1 stars.
Does St Louis-John Cochran VA Medical Center have an emergency room?
Yes. CMS lists it as providing emergency services.
Where is St Louis-John Cochran VA Medical Center and how do I contact it?
St Louis-John Cochran VA Medical Center is at 915 North Grand, St. Louis, MO 63106. Phone: (314) 652-4100.
About this data
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