Acute care hospital (Veterans Affairs) in Cheyenne, WY
Cheyenne VA Medical Center
2360 E. Pershing Blvd., Cheyenne, WY 82001 · (307) 778-7300
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
Cheyenne VA Medical Center at a glance
Cheyenne VA Medical Center is a government acute care hospital (Veterans Affairs) in Cheyenne, Wyoming (Laramie County).
CMS gives it 5 out of 5 stars on its overall hospital star rating, better than the Wyoming average of 3.4.
78% 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 1 and worse on 0.
Facility details
- Type
- Acute care hospital (Veterans Affairs)
- Ownership
- Veterans Health Administration
- Emergency services
- Yes
- County
- Laramie County
- CMS Certification Number
- 53004F
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 | 1 | 0 |
| Readmissions | 1 | 3 | 0 |
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Wyoming avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall hospital star rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 3.4 / 5 | 3.2 / 5 | Better |
Patient survey
| Measure | This facility | Wyoming avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patient survey summary rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Better |
| Patients who rated the hospital 9 or 10 out of 10 (higher is better) | 78% | 73.5% | 71.7% | Better |
| Patients who would definitely recommend the hospital (higher is better) | 78% | 71.5% | 71.2% | Better |
| Nurse communication (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 3.8 / 5 | 3.4 / 5 | Better |
| Doctor communication (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3.4 / 5 | 3.1 / 5 | Better |
| Communication about medicines (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 3.2 / 5 | 2.7 / 5 | Better |
| Discharge information (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3.9 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Better |
| Cleanliness (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3.8 / 5 | 3.4 / 5 | Better |
| Quietness at night (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3.8 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Better |
| Completed patient surveys | 256 | 187 | 611 |
Death rates (30-day)
| Measure | This facility | Wyoming avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Death rate for heart failure patients (lower is better) | 10.4% | 12.3% | 11.1% | Better |
| Death rate for pneumonia patients (lower is better) | 11.5% | 16.4% | 15.3% | Better |
| Death rate for COPD patients (lower is better) | 8.8% | 8.9% | 8.6% | Average |
Readmissions (30-day)
| Measure | This facility | Wyoming avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readmission rate after heart failure (lower is better) | 20.1% | 20.6% | 21.4% | Better |
| Readmission rate after pneumonia (lower is better) | 17.6% | 17% | 17.3% | Average |
| Readmission rate after COPD (lower is better) | 19.6% | 19.3% | 19.9% | Average |
Safety & infections
| Measure | This facility | Wyoming avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Serious complications (patient safety composite) (lower is better) | 0.97 | 1.04 | 1.00 | Average |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Cheyenne VA Medical Center's rating?
Cheyenne VA Medical Center has 5 out of 5 stars on the CMS overall hospital star rating. The average for Wyoming hospitals is 3.4 stars.
Does Cheyenne VA Medical Center have an emergency room?
Yes. CMS lists it as providing emergency services.
Where is Cheyenne VA Medical Center and how do I contact it?
Cheyenne VA Medical Center is at 2360 E. Pershing Blvd., Cheyenne, WY 82001. Phone: (307) 778-7300.
About this data
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