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Fayetteville Ar VA Medical Center

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At a glance

Fayetteville Ar VA Medical Center carries a 5-star CMS overall rating — above the national norm.

Healthcare-Associated Infections

lower is better · 36 measures reported

Rates of infections patients can acquire while receiving care, such as central-line and catheter-associated infections, MRSA, and C. difficile.

MeasureScoreCompared to national
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Lower Confidence Limit—Not available
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Upper Confidence Limit—Not available
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection: Number of Device Days281Not available
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Predicted Cases0.261Not available
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Observed Cases0Not available
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards)—Not available
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Lower Confidence Limit—Not available
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Upper Confidence Limit—Not available
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Number of Urinary Catheter Days1018Not available
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Predicted Cases0.812Not available
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Observed Cases1Not available
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards)—Not available
SSI - Colon Surgery: Lower Confidence Limit—Not available
SSI - Colon Surgery: Upper Confidence Limit—Not available
SSI - Colon Surgery: Number of Procedures—Not available
SSI - Colon Surgery: Predicted Cases—Not available
SSI - Colon Surgery: Observed Cases—Not available
SSI - Colon Surgery—Not available
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Lower Confidence Limit—Not available
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Upper Confidence Limit—Not available
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Number of Procedures—Not available
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Predicted Cases—Not available
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Observed Cases—Not available
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy—Not available
MRSA Bacteremia: Lower Confidence Limit—Not available
MRSA Bacteremia: Upper Confidence Limit—Not available
MRSA Bacteremia: Patient Days—Not available
MRSA Bacteremia: Predicted Cases—Not available
MRSA Bacteremia: Observed Cases—Not available
MRSA Bacteremia—Not available
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Lower Confidence Limit—Not available
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Upper Confidence Limit—Not available
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Patient Days—Not available
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Predicted Cases—Not available
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Observed Cases—Not available
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff)—Not available

Complications & Deaths

lower is better · 20 measures reported

Rates of serious complications (like hip/knee replacement problems or accidental cuts during surgery) and 30-day mortality rates for common conditions.

MeasureScoreCompared to nationalSample
Rate of complications for hip/knee replacement patients—Not available—
Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Risk Standardized Mortality Rate—Not available—
Death rate for heart attack patients—Not available—
Death rate for CABG surgery patients—Not available—
Death rate for COPD patients7.9Same as national112
Death rate for heart failure patients9.4Same as national58
Death rate for pneumonia patients15.6Same as national96
Death rate for stroke patients—Not available—
Pressure ulcer rate0.44Same as national1202
Death rate among surgical inpatients with serious treatable complications—Not available—
Iatrogenic pneumothorax rate0.20Same as national1761
In-hospital fall-associated fracture rate0.26Same as national1825
Postoperative hemorrhage or hematoma rate2.29Same as national59
Postoperative acute kidney injury requiring dialysis rate—Not available—
Postoperative respiratory failure rate—Not available—
Perioperative pulmonary embolism or deep vein thrombosis rate3.40Same as national66
Postoperative sepsis rate—Not available—
Postoperative wound dehiscence rate1.75Same as national27
Abdominopelvic accidental puncture or laceration rate1.33Same as national155
CMS Medicare PSI 90: Patient safety and adverse events composite1.01Same as national—

Unplanned Hospital Visits & Readmissions

lower is better · 14 measures reported

How often patients return to the hospital unexpectedly within 30 days of discharge — a marker of care quality and discharge planning.

MeasureScoreCompared to nationalSample
Hospital return days for heart attack patients—Not available—
Hospital return days for heart failure patients-54.4Not available83
Hospital return days for pneumonia patients-51.7Not available112
Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Readmission Measure (HWR)13.5Same as national655
Rate of unplanned hospital visits after colonoscopy (per 1,000 colonoscopies)—Not available—
Rate of inpatient admissions for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapy—Not available—
Rate of emergency department (ED) visits for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapy—Not available—
Ratio of unplanned hospital visits after hospital outpatient surgery—Not available—
Acute Myocardial Infarction (AMI) 30-Day Readmission Rate—Not available—
Rate of readmission for CABG—Not available—
Rate of readmission for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients17Same as national142
Heart failure (HF) 30-Day Readmission Rate18.3Same as national83
Rate of readmission after hip/knee replacement—Not available—
Pneumonia (PN) 30-Day Readmission Rate14Same as national112

Patient Experience (HCAHPS)

higher is better · 9 measures reported

What patients say about their hospital stay — communication with nurses and doctors, responsiveness, cleanliness, pain management, and whether they would recommend the hospital.

MeasureScoreSample
Nurse communication - star rating5359
Doctor communication - star rating5359
Communication about medicines - star rating5359
Discharge information - star rating4359
Cleanliness - star rating5359
Quietness - star rating5359
Overall hospital rating - star rating5359
Recommend hospital - star rating5359
Summary star rating5359

Frequently asked questions

How is Fayetteville Ar VA Medical Center rated?
Fayetteville Ar VA Medical Center has a 5 out of 5 CMS overall star rating as of the latest CMS release.
Does Fayetteville Ar VA Medical Center have emergency services?
Yes. Fayetteville Ar VA Medical Center operates a 24/7 emergency department.
Where is Fayetteville Ar VA Medical Center located?
Fayetteville Ar VA Medical Center is located at 1100 N. College Avenue, Fayetteville, AR 72703.
What type of hospital is Fayetteville Ar VA Medical Center?
Fayetteville Ar VA Medical Center is classified by CMS as a Acute Care - Veterans Administration facility (Veterans Health Administration).

Data as of 2026-06-14. Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog. This is public data provided for informational purposes only and is not medical advice. See our methodology and editorial policy.

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