Acute care hospital (Veterans Affairs) in Huntington, WV
Huntington VA Medical Center
1540 Spring Valley Road, Huntington, WV 25704 · (304) 429-0241
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
Huntington VA Medical Center at a glance
Huntington VA Medical Center is a government acute care hospital (Veterans Affairs) in Huntington, West Virginia (Wayne County).
CMS gives it 5 out of 5 stars on its overall hospital star rating, better than the West Virginia average of 2.8.
86% 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 0.
Facility details
- Type
- Acute care hospital (Veterans Affairs)
- Ownership
- Veterans Health Administration
- Emergency services
- Yes
- County
- Wayne County
- CMS Certification Number
- 51004F
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) | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Safety of care | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Readmissions | 2 | 3 | 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) | 86% | 74.1% | 71.7% | Better |
| Patients who would definitely recommend the hospital (higher is better) | 86% | 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) | 4 / 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 | 670 | 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) | 11.8% | 12% | 11.8% | Average |
| Death rate for heart failure patients (lower is better) | 9% | 11.2% | 11.1% | Better |
| Death rate for pneumonia patients (lower is better) | 10.5% | 16.1% | 15.3% | Better |
| Death rate for COPD patients (lower is better) | 6.2% | 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) | 20.5% | 22.1% | 21.4% | Average |
| Readmission rate after pneumonia (lower is better) | 18.2% | 17.6% | 17.3% | Average |
| Readmission rate after COPD (lower is better) | 18.9% | 20.2% | 19.9% | Better |
| Readmission rate after hip/knee replacement (lower is better) | 7.7% | 5.8% | 5.8% | Worse |
Safety & infections
| Measure | This facility | West Virginia avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Complication rate for hip/knee replacement (lower is better) | 3.3% | 4.2% | 4.2% | Better |
| Serious complications (patient safety composite) (lower is better) | 0.83 | 1.08 | 1.00 | Average |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Huntington VA Medical Center's rating?
Huntington 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 Huntington VA Medical Center have an emergency room?
Yes. CMS lists it as providing emergency services.
Where is Huntington VA Medical Center and how do I contact it?
Huntington VA Medical Center is at 1540 Spring Valley Road, Huntington, WV 25704. Phone: (304) 429-0241.
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.