Acute care hospital (Veterans Affairs) in Salt Lake City, UT
VA Salt Lake City Healthcare - George E. Wahlen VA Medical Center
500 Foothill Blvd., Salt Lake City, UT 84148 · (801) 584-1211
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
VA Salt Lake City Healthcare - George E. Wahlen VA Medical Center at a glance
VA Salt Lake City Healthcare - George E. Wahlen VA Medical Center is a government acute care hospital (Veterans Affairs) in Salt Lake City, Utah (Salt Lake County).
CMS gives it 4 out of 5 stars on its overall hospital star rating, close to the Utah average of 4.2.
80% 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 0.
Facility details
- Type
- Acute care hospital (Veterans Affairs)
- Ownership
- Veterans Health Administration
- Emergency services
- Yes
- County
- Salt Lake County
- CMS Certification Number
- 46002F
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 | 4 | 0 |
| Safety of care | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Readmissions | 1 | 5 | 0 |
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Utah avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall hospital star rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 4.2 / 5 | 3.2 / 5 | Better |
Patient survey
| Measure | This facility | Utah avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patient survey summary rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 3.8 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Better |
| Patients who rated the hospital 9 or 10 out of 10 (higher is better) | 79% | 77.6% | 71.7% | Better |
| Patients who would definitely recommend the hospital (higher is better) | 80% | 76.5% | 71.2% | Better |
| Nurse communication (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 3.8 / 5 | 3.4 / 5 | Better |
| Doctor communication (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3.8 / 5 | 3.1 / 5 | Better |
| Communication about medicines (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | 2.7 / 5 | Better |
| Discharge information (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 3.9 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Better |
| Cleanliness (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 4 / 5 | 3.4 / 5 | Better |
| Quietness at night (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3.7 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Better |
| Completed patient surveys | 534 | 476 | 611 |
Death rates (30-day)
| Measure | This facility | Utah avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Death rate for heart attack patients (lower is better) | 9.6% | 10.8% | 11.8% | Better |
| Death rate for heart failure patients (lower is better) | 7.6% | 11.5% | 11.1% | Better |
| Death rate for pneumonia patients (lower is better) | 11.1% | 14.3% | 15.3% | Better |
| Death rate for COPD patients (lower is better) | 9% | 8.7% | 8.6% | Average |
Readmissions (30-day)
| Measure | This facility | Utah avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readmission rate after heart attack (lower is better) | 14.6% | 13.8% | 14.4% | Average |
| Readmission rate after heart failure (lower is better) | 22% | 20.4% | 21.4% | Average |
| Readmission rate after pneumonia (lower is better) | 17.2% | 16.6% | 17.3% | Average |
| Readmission rate after COPD (lower is better) | 21.3% | 19.5% | 19.9% | Worse |
| Readmission rate after hip/knee replacement (lower is better) | 5.9% | 5.6% | 5.8% | Average |
Safety & infections
| Measure | This facility | Utah avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Complication rate for hip/knee replacement (lower is better) | 5.2% | 4.4% | 4.2% | Worse |
| Serious complications (patient safety composite) (lower is better) | 0.94 | 0.91 | 1.00 | Average |
| Central line bloodstream infections (CLABSI) ⓘ (lower is better) | 1.84 | 0.43 | 0.58 | Average |
| Catheter-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTI) (lower is better) | 2.95 | 0.46 | 0.48 | Average |
Frequently asked questions
What is VA Salt Lake City Healthcare - George E. Wahlen VA Medical Center's rating?
VA Salt Lake City Healthcare - George E. Wahlen VA Medical Center has 4 out of 5 stars on the CMS overall hospital star rating. The average for Utah hospitals is 4.2 stars.
Does VA Salt Lake City Healthcare - George E. Wahlen VA Medical Center have an emergency room?
Yes. CMS lists it as providing emergency services.
Where is VA Salt Lake City Healthcare - George E. Wahlen VA Medical Center and how do I contact it?
VA Salt Lake City Healthcare - George E. Wahlen VA Medical Center is at 500 Foothill Blvd., Salt Lake City, UT 84148. Phone: (801) 584-1211.
About this data
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