Acute care hospital (Veterans Affairs) in Clarksburg, WV
Clarksburg VA Medical Center
1 Medical Center Drive, Clarksburg, WV 26301 · (304) 623-3461
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
Clarksburg VA Medical Center at a glance
Clarksburg VA Medical Center is a government acute care hospital (Veterans Affairs) in Clarksburg, West Virginia (Harrison County).
CMS gives it 5 out of 5 stars on its overall hospital star rating, better than the West Virginia average of 2.8.
78% 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
- Harrison County
- CMS Certification Number
- 51003F
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 | 3 | 0 |
| Readmissions | 0 | 5 | 0 |
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | West Virginia avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall hospital star rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | 3.2 / 5 | Better |
Patient survey
| Measure | This facility | West Virginia avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patient survey summary rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3.7 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Better |
| Patients who rated the hospital 9 or 10 out of 10 (higher is better) | 81% | 74.1% | 71.7% | Better |
| Patients who would definitely recommend the hospital (higher is better) | 78% | 72.6% | 71.2% | Better |
| Nurse communication (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 4.1 / 5 | 3.4 / 5 | Better |
| Doctor communication (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | 3.1 / 5 | Better |
| Communication about medicines (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3.4 / 5 | 2.7 / 5 | Better |
| Discharge information (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 3.6 / 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 | 3.5 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Better |
| Completed patient surveys | 561 | 467 | 611 |
Death rates (30-day)
| Measure | This facility | West Virginia avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Death rate for heart attack patients (lower is better) | 11.5% | 12% | 11.8% | Average |
| Death rate for heart failure patients (lower is better) | 8.2% | 11.2% | 11.1% | Better |
| Death rate for pneumonia patients (lower is better) | 11.5% | 16.1% | 15.3% | Better |
| Death rate for COPD patients (lower is better) | 6.5% | 8.4% | 8.6% | Better |
Readmissions (30-day)
| Measure | This facility | West Virginia avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readmission rate after heart failure (lower is better) | 23.2% | 22.1% | 21.4% | Worse |
| Readmission rate after pneumonia (lower is better) | 17.5% | 17.6% | 17.3% | Average |
| Readmission rate after COPD (lower is better) | 20.3% | 20.2% | 19.9% | Average |
Safety & infections
| Measure | This facility | West Virginia avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Serious complications (patient safety composite) (lower is better) | 0.88 | 1.08 | 1.00 | Average |
| Catheter-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTI) (lower is better) | 0.00 | 0.45 | 0.48 | Average |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Clarksburg VA Medical Center's rating?
Clarksburg VA Medical Center has 5 out of 5 stars on the CMS overall hospital star rating. The average for West Virginia hospitals is 2.8 stars.
Does Clarksburg VA Medical Center have an emergency room?
Yes. CMS lists it as providing emergency services.
Where is Clarksburg VA Medical Center and how do I contact it?
Clarksburg VA Medical Center is at 1 Medical Center Drive, Clarksburg, WV 26301. Phone: (304) 623-3461.
About this data
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