Acute care hospital (Veterans Affairs) in Reno, NV
VA Sierra Nevada Healthcare System
975 Kirman Avenue, Reno, NV 89502 · (775) 328-1263
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 Sierra Nevada Healthcare System at a glance
VA Sierra Nevada Healthcare System is a government acute care hospital (Veterans Affairs) in Reno, Nevada (Washoe County).
CMS gives it 5 out of 5 stars on its overall hospital star rating, better than the Nevada average of 3.
75% 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 1.
Facility details
- Type
- Acute care hospital (Veterans Affairs)
- Ownership
- Veterans Health Administration
- Emergency services
- Yes
- County
- Washoe County
- CMS Certification Number
- 29002F
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 | 3 | 0 |
| Readmissions | 1 | 4 | 1 |
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Nevada avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall hospital star rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 3 / 5 | 3.2 / 5 | Better |
Patient survey
| Measure | This facility | Nevada avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patient survey summary rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Better |
| Patients who rated the hospital 9 or 10 out of 10 (higher is better) | 76% | 68.7% | 71.7% | Better |
| Patients who would definitely recommend the hospital (higher is better) | 75% | 68.7% | 71.2% | Better |
| Nurse communication (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | 3.4 / 5 | Better |
| Doctor communication (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 2.3 / 5 | 3.1 / 5 | Average |
| Communication about medicines (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 2.4 / 5 | 2.7 / 5 | Better |
| Discharge information (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Better |
| Cleanliness (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3.4 / 5 | 3.4 / 5 | Better |
| Quietness at night (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Average |
| Completed patient surveys | 447 | 511 | 611 |
Death rates (30-day)
| Measure | This facility | Nevada avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Death rate for heart attack patients (lower is better) | 12.2% | 11.8% | 11.8% | Average |
| Death rate for heart failure patients (lower is better) | 8.4% | 10.1% | 11.1% | Better |
| Death rate for pneumonia patients (lower is better) | 11% | 15.1% | 15.3% | Better |
| Death rate for COPD patients (lower is better) | 7.5% | 8.9% | 8.6% | Better |
Readmissions (30-day)
| Measure | This facility | Nevada avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readmission rate after heart attack (lower is better) | 13.9% | 14.6% | 14.4% | Average |
| Readmission rate after heart failure (lower is better) | 19.3% | 21.8% | 21.4% | Better |
| Readmission rate after pneumonia (lower is better) | 19.2% | 17.9% | 17.3% | Worse |
| Readmission rate after COPD (lower is better) | 19.9% | 19.8% | 19.9% | Average |
| Readmission rate after hip/knee replacement (lower is better) | 4.9% | 5.5% | 5.8% | Better |
Safety & infections
| Measure | This facility | Nevada avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Complication rate for hip/knee replacement (lower is better) | 3.4% | 4.2% | 4.2% | Better |
| Serious complications (patient safety composite) (lower is better) | 0.78 | 0.96 | 1.00 | Average |
| Catheter-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTI) (lower is better) | 1.79 | 0.34 | 0.48 | Average |
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Frequently asked questions
What is VA Sierra Nevada Healthcare System's rating?
VA Sierra Nevada Healthcare System has 5 out of 5 stars on the CMS overall hospital star rating. The average for Nevada hospitals is 3 stars.
Does VA Sierra Nevada Healthcare System have an emergency room?
Yes. CMS lists it as providing emergency services.
Where is VA Sierra Nevada Healthcare System and how do I contact it?
VA Sierra Nevada Healthcare System is at 975 Kirman Avenue, Reno, NV 89502. Phone: (775) 328-1263.
About this data
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