Acute care hospital (Veterans Affairs) in Columbia, SC
Columbia Sc VA Medical Center
6439 Garners Ferry Road, Columbia, SC 29209 · (803) 695-7980
CMS overall hospital star rating
- Patient survey★★★★★5
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
Columbia Sc VA Medical Center at a glance
Columbia Sc VA Medical Center is a government acute care hospital (Veterans Affairs) in Columbia, South Carolina (Richland County).
CMS gives it 5 out of 5 stars on its overall hospital star rating, better than the South Carolina average of 3.4.
71% 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 0.
Facility details
- Type
- Acute care hospital (Veterans Affairs)
- Ownership
- Veterans Health Administration
- Emergency services
- Yes
- County
- Richland County
- CMS Certification Number
- 42011F
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 | 3 | 0 |
| Safety of care | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Readmissions | 1 | 4 | 0 |
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | South Carolina avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall hospital star rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 3.4 / 5 | 3.2 / 5 | Better |
Patient survey
| Measure | This facility | South Carolina avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patient survey summary rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 3.4 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Better |
| Patients who rated the hospital 9 or 10 out of 10 (higher is better) | 78% | 72.3% | 71.7% | Better |
| Patients who would definitely recommend the hospital (higher is better) | 71% | 70.3% | 71.2% | Average |
| Nurse communication (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 3.7 / 5 | 3.4 / 5 | Better |
| Doctor communication (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3.5 / 5 | 3.1 / 5 | Better |
| Communication about medicines (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 2.7 / 5 | 2.7 / 5 | Better |
| Discharge information (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 3.4 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Better |
| Cleanliness (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 3.1 / 5 | 3.4 / 5 | Better |
| Quietness at night (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Better |
| Completed patient surveys | 556 | 782 | 611 |
Death rates (30-day)
| Measure | This facility | South Carolina avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Death rate for heart failure patients (lower is better) | 10% | 11.6% | 11.1% | Better |
| Death rate for pneumonia patients (lower is better) | 12.5% | 15.9% | 15.3% | Better |
| Death rate for COPD patients (lower is better) | 8.1% | 9.1% | 8.6% | Better |
Readmissions (30-day)
| Measure | This facility | South Carolina avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readmission rate after heart failure (lower is better) | 19.2% | 21.5% | 21.4% | Better |
| Readmission rate after pneumonia (lower is better) | 16.6% | 17.7% | 17.3% | Average |
| Readmission rate after COPD (lower is better) | 20% | 20% | 19.9% | Average |
Safety & infections
| Measure | This facility | South Carolina avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Serious complications (patient safety composite) (lower is better) | 0.81 | 0.96 | 1.00 | Average |
| Central line bloodstream infections (CLABSI) ⓘ (lower is better) | 1.85 | 0.53 | 0.58 | Average |
| Catheter-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTI) (lower is better) | 0.56 | 0.58 | 0.48 | Average |
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Prisma Health Baptist Parkridge
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★★★★★4Above average
Frequently asked questions
What is Columbia Sc VA Medical Center's rating?
Columbia Sc VA Medical Center has 5 out of 5 stars on the CMS overall hospital star rating. The average for South Carolina hospitals is 3.4 stars.
Does Columbia Sc VA Medical Center have an emergency room?
Yes. CMS lists it as providing emergency services.
Where is Columbia Sc VA Medical Center and how do I contact it?
Columbia Sc VA Medical Center is at 6439 Garners Ferry Road, Columbia, SC 29209. Phone: (803) 695-7980.
About this data
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