Acute care hospital (Veterans Affairs) in Nashville, TN
VA Middle Tennessee Healthcare System
1310 24th Avenue South, Nashville, TN 37212 · (615) 327-5332
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 Middle Tennessee Healthcare System at a glance
VA Middle Tennessee Healthcare System is a government acute care hospital (Veterans Affairs) in Nashville, Tennessee (Davidson County).
CMS gives it 4 out of 5 stars on its overall hospital star rating, better than the Tennessee average of 3.1.
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
- Davidson County
- CMS Certification Number
- 44018F
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 | 0 | 5 | 1 |
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Tennessee 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 | Tennessee avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patient survey summary rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3.2 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Better |
| Patients who rated the hospital 9 or 10 out of 10 (higher is better) | 74% | 71% | 71.7% | Average |
| Patients who would definitely recommend the hospital (higher is better) | 75% | 69.7% | 71.2% | Better |
| Nurse communication (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3.5 / 5 | 3.4 / 5 | Better |
| Doctor communication (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | 3.1 / 5 | Better |
| Communication about medicines (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 2.6 / 5 | 2.7 / 5 | Average |
| Discharge information (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3.2 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Better |
| Cleanliness (higher is better) | 2 / 5 | 3.2 / 5 | 3.4 / 5 | Worse |
| Quietness at night (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 3.7 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Average |
| Completed patient surveys | 511 | 598 | 611 |
Death rates (30-day)
| Measure | This facility | Tennessee avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Death rate for heart attack patients (lower is better) | 11.9% | 12.3% | 11.8% | Average |
| Death rate for heart failure patients (lower is better) | 6.1% | 11.6% | 11.1% | Better |
| Death rate for pneumonia patients (lower is better) | 12.2% | 16.2% | 15.3% | Better |
| Death rate for COPD patients (lower is better) | 8.4% | 9.1% | 8.6% | Average |
Readmissions (30-day)
| Measure | This facility | Tennessee avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readmission rate after heart attack (lower is better) | 16.7% | 14.4% | 14.4% | Worse |
| Readmission rate after heart failure (lower is better) | 22.2% | 21.4% | 21.4% | Average |
| Readmission rate after pneumonia (lower is better) | 19% | 17.5% | 17.3% | Worse |
| Readmission rate after COPD (lower is better) | 20.5% | 19.9% | 19.9% | Average |
| Readmission rate after hip/knee replacement (lower is better) | 8.2% | 5.9% | 5.8% | Worse |
Safety & infections
| Measure | This facility | Tennessee avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Complication rate for hip/knee replacement (lower is better) | 4.2% | 4.4% | 4.2% | Average |
| Serious complications (patient safety composite) (lower is better) | 1.06 | 0.99 | 1.00 | Average |
| Central line bloodstream infections (CLABSI) ⓘ (lower is better) | 0.67 | 0.54 | 0.58 | Average |
| Catheter-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTI) (lower is better) | 1.25 | 0.46 | 0.48 | Average |
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Frequently asked questions
What is VA Middle Tennessee Healthcare System's rating?
VA Middle Tennessee Healthcare System has 4 out of 5 stars on the CMS overall hospital star rating. The average for Tennessee hospitals is 3.1 stars.
Does VA Middle Tennessee Healthcare System have an emergency room?
Yes. CMS lists it as providing emergency services.
Where is VA Middle Tennessee Healthcare System and how do I contact it?
VA Middle Tennessee Healthcare System is at 1310 24th Avenue South, Nashville, TN 37212. Phone: (615) 327-5332.
About this data
Ratings and measures come from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. They're based on state inspections, patient surveys and facility reports, and they describe the past. Facilities change, so visit in person and confirm details directly. About our data · Spotted an error? Let us know.