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Santa Clara Valley Medical Center

Average3-Star CMS Rating

751 SOUTH BASCOM AVENUE, San Jose, CA 95128

24/7 Emergency
Birthing Friendly

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751 SOUTH BASCOM AVENUE
San Jose, CA 95128

About Santa Clara Valley Medical Center

Hospital overview and services

Santa Clara Valley Medical Center is a government-operated acute care hospital in San Jose, CA, serving Santa Clara County and the surrounding San Jose community. As a government-operated facility, it is accountable to the public and typically serves as a safety-net provider for the community.

The facility provides 24/7 emergency services, birthing-friendly designation for maternity care. Patients experiencing a medical emergency in San Jose can seek immediate care at Santa Clara Valley Medical Center's emergency department.

The hospital holds a 3-star CMS quality rating, reflecting average performance across key healthcare quality measures. Santa Clara Valley Medical Center has 20 affiliated physicians across various medical specialties, providing comprehensive healthcare services to patients in the San Jose area.

When choosing a hospital in San Jose, CA, consider factors including quality ratings, available specialties, emergency capabilities, and whether the facility accepts your insurance plan. You can review Santa Clara Valley Medical Center's detailed quality scores, safety record, and affiliated doctors on this page.

At a Glance

Overall Rating3/5 Stars
Hospital TypeAcute Care Hospitals
OwnershipGovernment - Local
EmergencyAvailable 24/7
Birthing FriendlyYes
EHR CertifiedNot Certified
CountySanta Clara
Affiliated Doctors20

Quality & Safety

CMS quality performance measures

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Average

CMS Overall Hospital Rating

Santa Clara Valley Medical Center has received a 3-star overall quality rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). This average rating reflects performance across multiple quality domains including patient safety, mortality outcomes, and readmission rates. CMS evaluates hospitals annually to help patients make informed decisions about their care in San Jose, CA.

Above Average

Mortality

Santa Clara Valley Medical Center performs better than the national average for mortality outcomes, indicating stronger outcomes for patients at this facility.

Above Average

Patient Safety

Santa Clara Valley Medical Center performs better than the national average for patient safety measures, indicating stronger outcomes for patients at this facility.

Average

Readmission

Santa Clara Valley Medical Center performs at about the national average for readmission rates, consistent with most hospitals across the country.

Source: CMS Hospital Compare Data

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Frequently Asked Questions

About Santa Clara Valley Medical Center

What is the CMS rating for Santa Clara Valley Medical Center?

Santa Clara Valley Medical Center has a 3-star overall quality rating from CMS, which evaluates hospitals across mortality, safety, readmission, patient experience, and timely care.

Does Santa Clara Valley Medical Center have emergency services?

Yes, Santa Clara Valley Medical Center provides 24/7 emergency services.

What type of hospital is Santa Clara Valley Medical Center?

Santa Clara Valley Medical Center is classified as an acute care hospitals facility, operated under government - local ownership.

How many doctors practice at Santa Clara Valley Medical Center?

20 physicians are affiliated with Santa Clara Valley Medical Center. View the full list above to find doctors by specialty.

Data source: CMS Hospital Compare ·