Seattle Va Medical Center (Va Puget Sound Healthcare System)
Quality Measures vs National Average
Patient Safety
3 of 8 measures reportedMortality (Death Rates)
5 of 8 measures reportedReadmission Rates
5 of 11 measures reportedWhat 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heart Attack (AMI) | 11.8% | 73 | Avg |
| Heart Failure | 6.2% | 389 | Better |
| Pneumonia | 12.4% | 198 | Avg |
| COPD | 7.6% | 169 | Avg |
| Patient Safety (Composite) | 1.68% | — | Worse |
Lower rates indicate better outcomes. Volume reflects patient count during the reporting period. Source: CMS Complications and Deaths data.
Is Seattle Va Medical Center (Va Puget Sound Healthcare System) a Good Hospital?
Seattle Va Medical Center (Va Puget Sound Healthcare System) has a trust score of 69/100 and a 4-star CMS rating — above average quality. Located in Seattle, WA, it is a acute care - veterans administration with emergency services. It performs better than the national average in heart failure.
Top Performer In
How It Compares in Seattle
#5
Rank in city
9
Hospitals
69 vs 59
Score vs city avg
3.8/5
City avg rating
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Seattle Va Medical Center (Va Puget Sound Healthcare System) a good hospital?
Seattle Va Medical Center (Va Puget Sound Healthcare System) is a acute care - veterans administration in Seattle, WA with a 4/5 CMS star rating. Trust score: 69/100. It is rated above average.
Where is Seattle Va Medical Center (Va Puget Sound Healthcare System) located?
Seattle Va Medical Center (Va Puget Sound Healthcare System) is located at 1660 S. Columbian Way, Seattle, WA 98108. Phone: (206) 764-2299.
What is the star rating for Seattle Va Medical Center (Va Puget Sound Healthcare System)?
Seattle Va Medical Center (Va Puget Sound Healthcare System) has a 4/5 star rating from CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services). This rating is based on mortality, safety, readmission, patient experience, and timeliness measures.
Does Seattle Va Medical Center (Va Puget Sound Healthcare System) have an emergency room?
Yes, Seattle Va Medical Center (Va Puget Sound Healthcare System) provides emergency services.
Quick Facts
- Type
- Acute Care - Veterans Administration
- Ownership
- Veterans Health Administration
- County
- King
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Birthing Friendly
- No
- Facility ID
- 50030F