Palo Alto Va Medical Center

5/5 CMS Stars

73/100Good

3801 Miranda Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94304

(650) 858-3939

Acute Care - Veterans AdministrationVeterans Health AdministrationEmergency Services

Quality Measures vs National Average

Patient Safety

4 of 8 measures reported

0 Better4 Same0 Worse

Mortality (Death Rates)

5 of 8 measures reported

1 Better4 Same0 Worse

Readmission Rates

6 of 11 measures reported

0 Better5 Same1 Worse

What This Means

• Better = this hospital performs better than the national average on that measure
• Same = no statistically significant difference from national average
• Worse = this hospital performs worse than the national average

Source: CMS Hospital Compare. Data reflects the most recent reporting period.

Procedure Outcomes

Procedure	Rate	Volume	vs National
Hip & Knee Replacement	3.2%	213	Avg
Heart Attack (AMI)	11%	108	Avg
Heart Failure	8.8%	374	Avg
Pneumonia	11%	209	Better
COPD	6.7%	121	Avg
Patient Safety (Composite)	0.95%	—	Avg

Lower rates indicate better outcomes. Volume reflects patient count during the reporting period. Source: CMS Complications and Deaths data.

Is Palo Alto Va Medical Center a Good Hospital?

Palo Alto Va Medical Center has a trust score of 73/100 and a 5-star CMS rating — above average quality. Located in Palo Alto, CA, it is a acute care - veterans administration with emergency services. It performs better than the national average in pneumonia.

Top Performer In

Pneumonia

How It Compares in Palo Alto

Rank in city

Hospitals

73 vs 57

Score vs city avg

5.0/5

City avg rating

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Palo Alto Va Medical Center a good hospital?

Palo Alto Va Medical Center is a acute care - veterans administration in Palo Alto, CA with a 5/5 CMS star rating. Trust score: 73/100. It is rated above average.

Where is Palo Alto Va Medical Center located?

Palo Alto Va Medical Center is located at 3801 Miranda Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94304. Phone: (650) 858-3939.

What is the star rating for Palo Alto Va Medical Center?

Palo Alto Va Medical Center has a 5/5 star rating from CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services). This rating is based on mortality, safety, readmission, patient experience, and timeliness measures.

Does Palo Alto Va Medical Center have an emergency room?

Yes, Palo Alto Va Medical Center provides emergency services.

Quick Facts

Type: Acute Care - Veterans Administration
Ownership: Veterans Health Administration
County: Santa Clara
Emergency Services: Yes
Birthing Friendly: No
Facility ID: 05031F

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