Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Quality Measures vs National Average
Patient Safety
8 of 8 measures reportedMortality (Death Rates)
8 of 8 measures reportedReadmission Rates
11 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 | 3.1% | 227 | Avg |
| Heart Attack (AMI) | 12.5% | 227 | Avg |
| Heart Failure | 9.8% | 659 | Avg |
| Pneumonia | 13.2% | 418 | Better |
| COPD | 9.7% | 137 | Avg |
| Stroke | 15.4% | 412 | Avg |
| Coronary Bypass (CABG) | 1.6% | 252 | Avg |
| Overall Mortality | 3.2% | 3,845 | Better |
| Patient Safety (Composite) | 1.13% | — | Avg |
Lower rates indicate better outcomes. Volume reflects patient count during the reporting period. Source: CMS Complications and Deaths data.
Is Vanderbilt University Medical Center a Good Hospital?
Vanderbilt University Medical Center has a trust score of 82/100 and a 5-star CMS rating — placing it among the top-rated hospitals in the country. Located in Nashville, TN, it is an acute care hospital with emergency services and is designated birthing-friendly. It performs better than the national average in pneumonia, overall mortality.
Top Performer In
How It Compares in Nashville
#1
Rank in city
10
Hospitals
82 vs 59
Score vs city avg
3.7/5
City avg rating
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Vanderbilt University Medical Center a good hospital?
Vanderbilt University Medical Center is an acute care hospital in Nashville, TN with a 5/5 CMS star rating. Trust score: 82/100. It ranks among the top-rated hospitals nationally.
Where is Vanderbilt University Medical Center located?
Vanderbilt University Medical Center is located at 1211 Medical Center Drive, Nashville, TN 37232. Phone: (615) 322-3454.
What is the star rating for Vanderbilt University Medical Center?
Vanderbilt University 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 Vanderbilt University Medical Center have an emergency room?
Yes, Vanderbilt University Medical Center provides emergency services.
Quick Facts
- Type
- Acute Care Hospitals
- Ownership
- Voluntary non-profit - Private
- County
- Davidson
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Birthing Friendly
- Yes
- Facility ID
- 440039