Virginia Mason 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 | 2.6% | 201 | Avg |
| Heart Attack (AMI) | 12.2% | 160 | Avg |
| Heart Failure | 9.2% | 331 | Avg |
| Pneumonia | 12.8% | 200 | Avg |
| COPD | 7.3% | 71 | Avg |
| Stroke | 14.1% | 168 | Avg |
| Coronary Bypass (CABG) | 2.1% | 170 | Avg |
| Overall Mortality | 3.6% | 1,912 | Avg |
| Patient Safety (Composite) | 0.85% | — | Avg |
Lower rates indicate better outcomes. Volume reflects patient count during the reporting period. Source: CMS Complications and Deaths data.
Is Virginia Mason Medical Center a Good Hospital?
Virginia Mason Medical Center has a trust score of 79/100 and a 5-star CMS rating — above average quality. Located in Seattle, WA, it is an acute care hospital with emergency services and is designated birthing-friendly.
How It Compares in Seattle
#1
Rank in city
9
Hospitals
79 vs 59
Score vs city avg
3.8/5
City avg rating
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Virginia Mason Medical Center a good hospital?
Virginia Mason Medical Center is an acute care hospital in Seattle, WA with a 5/5 CMS star rating. Trust score: 79/100. It is rated above average.
Where is Virginia Mason Medical Center located?
Virginia Mason Medical Center is located at 925 Seneca St, Seattle, WA 98101. Phone: (206) 223-6600.
What is the star rating for Virginia Mason Medical Center?
Virginia Mason 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 Virginia Mason Medical Center have an emergency room?
Yes, Virginia Mason Medical Center provides emergency services.
What This Hospital Charges
| Procedure | Charges | Actual Paid | Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
SEPTICEMIA OR SEVERE SEPSIS WITHOUT MV >96 HOURS WITH MCC 154 patients/yr | $97,145 | $24,838 | 74% less |
PERCUTANEOUS AND OTHER INTRACARDIAC PROCEDURES WITHOUT MCC 125 patients/yr | $103,754 | $31,345 | 70% less |
ENDOVASCULAR CARDIAC VALVE REPLACEMENT AND SUPPLEMENT PROCEDURES WITHOUT MCC 93 patients/yr | $158,600 | $46,124 | 71% less |
HEART FAILURE AND SHOCK WITH MCC 70 patients/yr | $52,828 | $14,832 | 72% less |
GASTROINTESTINAL HEMORRHAGE WITH CC 64 patients/yr | $38,207 | $10,821 | 72% less |
MALIGNANCY OF HEPATOBILIARY SYSTEM OR PANCREAS WITH MCC 63 patients/yr | $89,205 | $19,696 | 78% less |
MAJOR SMALL AND LARGE BOWEL PROCEDURES WITH CC 59 patients/yr | $94,560 | $25,513 | 73% less |
MAJOR SMALL AND LARGE BOWEL PROCEDURES WITHOUT CC/MCC 59 patients/yr | $70,056 | $16,573 | 76% less |
ACUTE MYOCARDIAL INFARCTION, DISCHARGED ALIVE WITH MCC 55 patients/yr | $58,085 | $17,731 | 69% less |
MAJOR HIP AND KNEE JOINT REPLACEMENT OR REATTACHMENT OF LOWER EXTREMITY WITHOUT 51 patients/yr | $65,009 | $19,806 | 70% less |
Charges = what the hospital bills. Actual Paid = what Medicare pays (the fair market rate). Source: CMS Medicare Inpatient Hospitals by Provider and Service (2024).
Quick Facts
- Type
- Acute Care Hospitals
- Ownership
- Voluntary non-profit - Private
- County
- King
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Birthing Friendly
- Yes
- Facility ID
- 500005