Va Salt Lake City Healthcare - George E. Wahlen Va Medical Center
Quality Measures vs National Average
Patient Safety
4 of 8 measures reportedMortality (Death Rates)
5 of 8 measures reportedReadmission Rates
6 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% | 151 | Avg |
| Heart Attack (AMI) | 9.2% | 99 | Avg |
| Heart Failure | 7.4% | 437 | Better |
| Pneumonia | 13.2% | 207 | Avg |
| COPD | 8.2% | 136 | Avg |
| Patient Safety (Composite) | 0.94% | — | Avg |
Lower rates indicate better outcomes. Volume reflects patient count during the reporting period. Source: CMS Complications and Deaths data.
Is Va Salt Lake City Healthcare - George E. Wahlen Va Medical Center a Good Hospital?
Va Salt Lake City Healthcare - George E. Wahlen Va Medical Center has a trust score of 66/100 and a 4-star CMS rating — above average quality. Located in Salt Lake City, UT, 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 Salt Lake City
#4
Rank in city
8
Hospitals
66 vs 60
Score vs city avg
4.2/5
City avg rating
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Va Salt Lake City Healthcare - George E. Wahlen Va Medical Center a good hospital?
Va Salt Lake City Healthcare - George E. Wahlen Va Medical Center is a acute care - veterans administration in Salt Lake City, UT with a 4/5 CMS star rating. Trust score: 66/100. It is rated above average.
Where is Va Salt Lake City Healthcare - George E. Wahlen Va Medical Center located?
Va Salt Lake City Healthcare - George E. Wahlen Va Medical Center is located at 500 Foothill Blvd., Salt Lake City, UT 84148. Phone: (801) 584-1211.
What is the star rating for Va Salt Lake City Healthcare - George E. Wahlen Va Medical Center?
Va Salt Lake City Healthcare - George E. Wahlen Va Medical Center 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 Salt Lake City Healthcare - George E. Wahlen Va Medical Center have an emergency room?
Yes, Va Salt Lake City Healthcare - George E. Wahlen Va Medical Center provides emergency services.
Quick Facts
- Type
- Acute Care - Veterans Administration
- Ownership
- Veterans Health Administration
- County
- Salt Lake
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Birthing Friendly
- No
- Facility ID
- 46002F