Va Central Iowa Healthcare System
Quality Measures vs National Average
Patient Safety
3 of 8 measures reportedMortality (Death Rates)
4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hip & Knee Replacement | 3.3% | 135 | Avg |
| Heart Attack (AMI) | 12.1% | 29 | Avg |
| Heart Failure | 15.7% | 187 | Worse |
| Pneumonia | 13.4% | 250 | Avg |
| COPD | 13.2% | 147 | Worse |
| Patient Safety (Composite) | 1.12% | — | Avg |
Lower rates indicate better outcomes. Volume reflects patient count during the reporting period. Source: CMS Complications and Deaths data.
Is Va Central Iowa Healthcare System a Good Hospital?
Va Central Iowa Healthcare System has a trust score of 61/100 and a 4-star CMS rating — above average quality. Located in Des Moines, IA, it is a acute care - veterans administration with emergency services.
How It Compares in Des Moines
#2
Rank in city
4
Hospitals
61 vs 58
Score vs city avg
2.8/5
City avg rating
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Va Central Iowa Healthcare System a good hospital?
Va Central Iowa Healthcare System is a acute care - veterans administration in Des Moines, IA with a 4/5 CMS star rating. Trust score: 61/100. It is rated above average.
Where is Va Central Iowa Healthcare System located?
Va Central Iowa Healthcare System is located at 3600 30Th Street, Des Moines, IA 50310. Phone: (515) 699-5999.
What is the star rating for Va Central Iowa Healthcare System?
Va Central Iowa 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 Va Central Iowa Healthcare System have an emergency room?
Yes, Va Central Iowa Healthcare System provides emergency services.
Quick Facts
- Type
- Acute Care - Veterans Administration
- Ownership
- Veterans Health Administration
- County
- Polk
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Birthing Friendly
- No
- Facility ID
- 16003F