Acute care hospital (Veterans Affairs) in Dallas, TX
Dallas VA Medical Center (VA North Texas Healthcare System)
4500 S. Lancaster Road, Dallas, TX 75216 · (214) 742-8387
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
Dallas VA Medical Center (VA North Texas Healthcare System) at a glance
Dallas VA Medical Center (VA North Texas Healthcare System) is a government acute care hospital (Veterans Affairs) in Dallas, Texas (Dallas County).
CMS gives it 3 out of 5 stars on its overall hospital star rating, close to the Texas average of 3.4.
63% 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 1.
Facility details
- Type
- Acute care hospital (Veterans Affairs)
- Ownership
- Veterans Health Administration
- Emergency services
- Yes
- County
- Dallas County
- CMS Certification Number
- 45066F
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 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| Readmissions | 0 | 4 | 1 |
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Texas avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall hospital star rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 3.4 / 5 | 3.2 / 5 | Average |
Patient survey
| Measure | This facility | Texas 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) | 66% | 73.5% | 71.7% | Worse |
| Patients who would definitely recommend the hospital (higher is better) | 63% | 72.9% | 71.2% | Worse |
| Nurse communication (higher is better) | 2 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | 3.4 / 5 | Worse |
| Doctor communication (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 3 / 5 | 3.1 / 5 | Average |
| Communication about medicines (higher is better) | 2 / 5 | 2.7 / 5 | 2.7 / 5 | Worse |
| Discharge information (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 3.1 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Average |
| Cleanliness (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 3.7 / 5 | 3.4 / 5 | Average |
| Quietness at night (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 3.8 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Average |
| Completed patient surveys | 496 | 637 | 611 |
Death rates (30-day)
| Measure | This facility | Texas avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Death rate for heart attack patients (lower is better) | 9.6% | 11.9% | 11.8% | Better |
| Death rate for heart failure patients (lower is better) | 5.8% | 10.5% | 11.1% | Better |
| Death rate for pneumonia patients (lower is better) | 10.2% | 14.7% | 15.3% | Better |
| Death rate for COPD patients (lower is better) | 6.5% | 8.7% | 8.6% | Better |
Readmissions (30-day)
| Measure | This facility | Texas avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readmission rate after heart attack (lower is better) | 15.4% | 14.5% | 14.4% | Worse |
| Readmission rate after heart failure (lower is better) | 20.8% | 21.3% | 21.4% | Average |
| Readmission rate after pneumonia (lower is better) | 16.2% | 17.3% | 17.3% | Better |
| Readmission rate after COPD (lower is better) | 20.1% | 19.8% | 19.9% | Average |
Safety & infections
| Measure | This facility | Texas avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Serious complications (patient safety composite) (lower is better) | 0.93 | 0.97 | 1.00 | Average |
| Central line bloodstream infections (CLABSI) ⓘ (lower is better) | 0.38 | 0.52 | 0.58 | Better |
| Catheter-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTI) (lower is better) | 0.21 | 0.37 | 0.48 | Better |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Dallas VA Medical Center (VA North Texas Healthcare System)'s rating?
Dallas VA Medical Center (VA North Texas Healthcare System) has 3 out of 5 stars on the CMS overall hospital star rating. The average for Texas hospitals is 3.4 stars.
Does Dallas VA Medical Center (VA North Texas Healthcare System) have an emergency room?
Yes. CMS lists it as providing emergency services.
Where is Dallas VA Medical Center (VA North Texas Healthcare System) and how do I contact it?
Dallas VA Medical Center (VA North Texas Healthcare System) is at 4500 S. Lancaster Road, Dallas, TX 75216. Phone: (214) 742-8387.
About this data
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