About James E. Van Zandt Va Medical Center (altoona)
Hospital overview and services
James E. Van Zandt Va Medical Center (altoona) is an acute care - veterans administration in Altoona, PA, serving Blair County and the surrounding Altoona community.
James E. Van Zandt Va Medical Center (altoona) has earned a 4-star overall quality rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, placing it among the higher-rated hospitals in PA.
When choosing a hospital in Altoona, PA, consider factors including quality ratings, available specialties, emergency capabilities, and whether the facility accepts your insurance plan. You can review James E. Van Zandt Va Medical Center (altoona)'s detailed quality scores, safety record, and affiliated doctors on this page.
At a Glance
Quality & Safety
CMS quality performance measures
Very Good
CMS Overall Hospital Rating
James E. Van Zandt Va Medical Center (altoona) has earned a 4-star overall quality rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), reflecting very good performance across mortality, safety, readmission, patient experience, and timely care measures. This places the hospital among the higher-rated facilities in Altoona, PA and nationwide.
Mortality
James E. Van Zandt Va Medical Center (altoona) performs at about the national average for mortality outcomes, consistent with most hospitals across the country.
Patient Safety
James E. Van Zandt Va Medical Center (altoona) performs at about the national average for patient safety measures, consistent with most hospitals across the country.
Readmission
James E. Van Zandt Va Medical Center (altoona) performs below the national average for readmission rates. Patients may want to discuss these outcomes with their care team.
Source: CMS Hospital Compare Data
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About James E. Van Zandt Va Medical Center (altoona)
What is the CMS rating for James E. Van Zandt Va Medical Center (altoona)?
James E. Van Zandt Va Medical Center (altoona) has a 4-star overall quality rating from CMS, which evaluates hospitals across mortality, safety, readmission, patient experience, and timely care.
Does James E. Van Zandt Va Medical Center (altoona) have emergency services?
James E. Van Zandt Va Medical Center (altoona) does not currently list emergency services.
What type of hospital is James E. Van Zandt Va Medical Center (altoona)?
James E. Van Zandt Va Medical Center (altoona) is classified as an acute care - veterans administration facility, operated under veterans health administration ownership.
How many doctors practice at James E. Van Zandt Va Medical Center (altoona)?
Affiliated doctor information is not currently available for James E. Van Zandt Va Medical Center (altoona).
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