Acute care hospital (Veterans Affairs) in Salem, VA
Salem VA Medical Center
1970 Roanoke Boulevard, Salem, VA 24153 · (540) 982-2463
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
Salem VA Medical Center at a glance
Salem VA Medical Center is a government acute care hospital (Veterans Affairs) in Salem, Virginia (Salem City County).
CMS gives it 4 out of 5 stars on its overall hospital star rating, close to the Virginia average of 3.7.
82% 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 3 and worse on 0.
Facility details
- Type
- Acute care hospital (Veterans Affairs)
- Ownership
- Veterans Health Administration
- Emergency services
- Yes
- County
- Salem City County
- CMS Certification Number
- 49011F
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 | 3 | 0 |
| Readmissions | 2 | 4 | 0 |
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Virginia avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall hospital star rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3.7 / 5 | 3.2 / 5 | Better |
Patient survey
| Measure | This facility | Virginia avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patient survey summary rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 3.5 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Better |
| Patients who rated the hospital 9 or 10 out of 10 (higher is better) | 87% | 71.9% | 71.7% | Better |
| Patients who would definitely recommend the hospital (higher is better) | 82% | 70.4% | 71.2% | Better |
| Nurse communication (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 3.8 / 5 | 3.4 / 5 | Better |
| Doctor communication (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 3.5 / 5 | 3.1 / 5 | Better |
| Communication about medicines (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | 2.7 / 5 | Better |
| Discharge information (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 3.4 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Better |
| Cleanliness (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3.7 / 5 | 3.4 / 5 | Better |
| Quietness at night (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3.4 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Better |
| Completed patient surveys | 579 | 684 | 611 |
Death rates (30-day)
| Measure | This facility | Virginia avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Death rate for heart attack patients (lower is better) | 11.5% | 11.7% | 11.8% | Average |
| Death rate for heart failure patients (lower is better) | 8.9% | 11% | 11.1% | Better |
| Death rate for pneumonia patients (lower is better) | 12.5% | 15.2% | 15.3% | Better |
| Death rate for COPD patients (lower is better) | 7.6% | 8.6% | 8.6% | Better |
Readmissions (30-day)
| Measure | This facility | Virginia avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readmission rate after heart attack (lower is better) | 14.4% | 14.2% | 14.4% | Average |
| Readmission rate after heart failure (lower is better) | 19.9% | 21.2% | 21.4% | Better |
| Readmission rate after pneumonia (lower is better) | 15.5% | 17.4% | 17.3% | Better |
| Readmission rate after COPD (lower is better) | 19.8% | 19.7% | 19.9% | Average |
| Readmission rate after hip/knee replacement (lower is better) | 6.9% | 5.9% | 5.8% | Worse |
Safety & infections
| Measure | This facility | Virginia avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Complication rate for hip/knee replacement (lower is better) | 3.8% | 4.2% | 4.2% | Better |
| Serious complications (patient safety composite) (lower is better) | 1.22 | 0.97 | 1.00 | Average |
| Catheter-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTI) (lower is better) | 0.00 | 0.37 | 0.48 | Average |
Other hospitals near Salem VA Medical Center
Lewisgale Medical Center
1900 Electric Road, Salem, VA 24153 · under 1 mi
Acute Care Hospitals · For-profit
★★★★★2Below average- Not rated
Carilion Medical Center
1906 Belleview Avenue, SE, Roanoke, VA 24014 · 12.2 mi
Acute Care Hospitals · Non-profit
★★★★★3AverageLewisgale Hospital Montgomery
3700 South Main Street, Blacksburg, VA 24060 · 17 mi
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★★★★★3AverageCarilion New River Valley Medical Center
2900 Lamb Circle, Christiansburg, VA 24073 · 20.7 mi
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★★★★★4Above averageCarilion Franklin Memorial Hospital
180 Floyd Avenue, Rocky Mount, VA 24151 · 27.3 mi
Acute Care Hospitals · Non-profit
★★★★★4Above average
Frequently asked questions
What is Salem VA Medical Center's rating?
Salem VA Medical Center has 4 out of 5 stars on the CMS overall hospital star rating. The average for Virginia hospitals is 3.7 stars.
Does Salem VA Medical Center have an emergency room?
Yes. CMS lists it as providing emergency services.
Where is Salem VA Medical Center and how do I contact it?
Salem VA Medical Center is at 1970 Roanoke Boulevard, Salem, VA 24153. Phone: (540) 982-2463.
About this data
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