Acute care hospital (Veterans Affairs) in Seattle, WA
Seattle VA Medical Center (VA Puget Sound Healthcare System)
1660 S. Columbian Way, Seattle, WA 98108 · (206) 764-2299
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
Seattle VA Medical Center (VA Puget Sound Healthcare System) at a glance
Seattle VA Medical Center (VA Puget Sound Healthcare System) is a government acute care hospital (Veterans Affairs) in Seattle, Washington (King County).
CMS gives it 4 out of 5 stars on its overall hospital star rating, better than the Washington average of 3.2.
72% 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 2.
Facility details
- Type
- Acute care hospital (Veterans Affairs)
- Ownership
- Veterans Health Administration
- Emergency services
- Yes
- County
- King County
- CMS Certification Number
- 50030F
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 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Readmissions | 1 | 3 | 1 |
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Washington avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall hospital star rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3.2 / 5 | 3.2 / 5 | Better |
Patient survey
| Measure | This facility | Washington 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) | 68% | 69.8% | 71.7% | Worse |
| Patients who would definitely recommend the hospital (higher is better) | 72% | 71.1% | 71.2% | Average |
| Nurse communication (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3.4 / 5 | 3.4 / 5 | Better |
| Doctor communication (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3.2 / 5 | 3.1 / 5 | Better |
| Communication about medicines (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | 2.7 / 5 | Better |
| Discharge information (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Better |
| Cleanliness (higher is better) | 2 / 5 | 3.5 / 5 | 3.4 / 5 | Worse |
| Quietness at night (higher is better) | 2 / 5 | 2.7 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Worse |
| Completed patient surveys | 586 | 539 | 611 |
Death rates (30-day)
| Measure | This facility | Washington avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Death rate for heart attack patients (lower is better) | 12% | 12.5% | 11.8% | Average |
| Death rate for heart failure patients (lower is better) | 6.9% | 12.6% | 11.1% | Better |
| Death rate for pneumonia patients (lower is better) | 11.1% | 16% | 15.3% | Better |
| Death rate for COPD patients (lower is better) | 7.9% | 9.5% | 8.6% | Better |
Readmissions (30-day)
| Measure | This facility | Washington avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readmission rate after heart attack (lower is better) | 14.6% | 13.9% | 14.4% | Average |
| Readmission rate after heart failure (lower is better) | 20.2% | 21% | 21.4% | Better |
| Readmission rate after pneumonia (lower is better) | 18.6% | 16.9% | 17.3% | Worse |
| Readmission rate after COPD (lower is better) | 20.6% | 19.9% | 19.9% | Average |
Safety & infections
| Measure | This facility | Washington avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Serious complications (patient safety composite) (lower is better) | 1.68 | 1.03 | 1.00 | Worse |
| Central line bloodstream infections (CLABSI) ⓘ (lower is better) | 0.00 | 0.60 | 0.58 | Better |
| Catheter-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTI) (lower is better) | 0.00 | 0.57 | 0.48 | Better |
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- Not rated
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Acute Care Hospitals · Government
★★★★★2Below average- ★★★★★4Above average
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★★★★★4Above average
Frequently asked questions
What is Seattle VA Medical Center (VA Puget Sound Healthcare System)'s rating?
Seattle VA Medical Center (VA Puget Sound Healthcare System) has 4 out of 5 stars on the CMS overall hospital star rating. The average for Washington hospitals is 3.2 stars.
Does Seattle VA Medical Center (VA Puget Sound Healthcare System) have an emergency room?
Yes. CMS lists it as providing emergency services.
Where is Seattle VA Medical Center (VA Puget Sound Healthcare System) and how do I contact it?
Seattle VA Medical Center (VA Puget Sound Healthcare System) is at 1660 S. Columbian Way, Seattle, WA 98108. Phone: (206) 764-2299.
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.