Acute care hospital (Veterans Affairs) in White River Junction, VT
White River Jct VA Medical Center
163 Veterans Drive, White River Junction, VT 05009 · (802) 295-9363
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
White River Jct VA Medical Center at a glance
White River Jct VA Medical Center is a government acute care hospital (Veterans Affairs) in White River Junction, Vermont (Windsor County).
CMS gives it 5 out of 5 stars on its overall hospital star rating, better than the Vermont average of 3.3.
87% of surveyed patients said they would definitely recommend the hospital (national average 71.2%).
Facility details
- Type
- Acute care hospital (Veterans Affairs)
- Ownership
- Veterans Health Administration
- Emergency services
- Yes
- County
- Windsor County
- CMS Certification Number
- 47001F
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 | 2 | 0 |
| Readmissions | 0 | 5 | 0 |
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Vermont avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall hospital star rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | 3.2 / 5 | Better |
Patient survey
| Measure | This facility | Vermont avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patient survey summary rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 4 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Better |
| Patients who rated the hospital 9 or 10 out of 10 (higher is better) | 87% | 73.5% | 71.7% | Better |
| Patients who would definitely recommend the hospital (higher is better) | 87% | 72.6% | 71.2% | Better |
| Nurse communication (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 4.2 / 5 | 3.4 / 5 | Better |
| Doctor communication (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 4 / 5 | 3.1 / 5 | Better |
| Communication about medicines (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 3.5 / 5 | 2.7 / 5 | Better |
| Discharge information (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 4.2 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Better |
| Cleanliness (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 4.2 / 5 | 3.4 / 5 | Better |
| Quietness at night (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Better |
| Completed patient surveys | 484 | 448 | 611 |
Death rates (30-day)
| Measure | This facility | Vermont avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Death rate for heart failure patients (lower is better) | 8.7% | 12.4% | 11.1% | Better |
| Death rate for pneumonia patients (lower is better) | 11.6% | 15.8% | 15.3% | Better |
| Death rate for COPD patients (lower is better) | 7.9% | 9% | 8.6% | Better |
Readmissions (30-day)
| Measure | This facility | Vermont avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readmission rate after heart failure (lower is better) | 22% | 21.3% | 21.4% | Average |
| Readmission rate after pneumonia (lower is better) | 18% | 17.1% | 17.3% | Average |
| Readmission rate after COPD (lower is better) | 20.6% | 20.2% | 19.9% | Average |
| Readmission rate after hip/knee replacement (lower is better) | 5.1% | 5.9% | 5.8% | Better |
Safety & infections
| Measure | This facility | Vermont avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Complication rate for hip/knee replacement (lower is better) | 3.5% | 4.5% | 4.2% | Better |
| Serious complications (patient safety composite) (lower is better) | 0.83 | 1.18 | 1.00 | Average |
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Frequently asked questions
What is White River Jct VA Medical Center's rating?
White River Jct VA Medical Center has 5 out of 5 stars on the CMS overall hospital star rating. The average for Vermont hospitals is 3.3 stars.
Does White River Jct VA Medical Center have an emergency room?
Yes. CMS lists it as providing emergency services.
Where is White River Jct VA Medical Center and how do I contact it?
White River Jct VA Medical Center is at 163 Veterans Drive, White River Junction, VT 05009. Phone: (802) 295-9363.
About this data
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