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Hampton VA Medical Center

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At a glance

Hampton VA Medical Center carries a 4-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 LimitNot available
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Upper Confidence LimitNot available
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection: Number of Device Days700Not available
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Predicted Cases0.654Not available
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Observed Cases1Not available
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards)Not available
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Lower Confidence LimitNot available
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Upper Confidence LimitNot available
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Number of Urinary Catheter Days631Not available
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Predicted Cases0.505Not 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 LimitNot available
SSI - Colon Surgery: Upper Confidence LimitNot available
SSI - Colon Surgery: Number of ProceduresNot available
SSI - Colon Surgery: Predicted CasesNot available
SSI - Colon Surgery: Observed CasesNot available
SSI - Colon SurgeryNot available
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Lower Confidence LimitNot available
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Upper Confidence LimitNot available
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Number of ProceduresNot available
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Predicted CasesNot available
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Observed CasesNot available
SSI - Abdominal HysterectomyNot available
MRSA Bacteremia: Lower Confidence LimitNot available
MRSA Bacteremia: Upper Confidence LimitNot available
MRSA Bacteremia: Patient DaysNot available
MRSA Bacteremia: Predicted CasesNot available
MRSA Bacteremia: Observed CasesNot available
MRSA BacteremiaNot available
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Lower Confidence LimitNot available
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Upper Confidence LimitNot available
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Patient DaysNot available
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Predicted CasesNot available
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Observed CasesNot 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 patients3Same as national58
Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Risk Standardized Mortality RateNot available
Death rate for heart attack patientsNot available
Death rate for CABG surgery patientsNot available
Death rate for COPD patients6.3Same as national95
Death rate for heart failure patients9.5Same as national126
Death rate for pneumonia patients12.7Same as national81
Death rate for stroke patientsNot available
Pressure ulcer rate0.35Same as national1661
Death rate among surgical inpatients with serious treatable complicationsNot available
Iatrogenic pneumothorax rate0.20Same as national2371
In-hospital fall-associated fracture rate0.30Same as national2460
Postoperative hemorrhage or hematoma rate2.21Same as national226
Postoperative acute kidney injury requiring dialysis rate1.64Same as national110
Postoperative respiratory failure rate8.59Same as national112
Perioperative pulmonary embolism or deep vein thrombosis rate3.30Same as national225
Postoperative sepsis rate5.09Same as national94
Postoperative wound dehiscence rate1.73Same as national45
Abdominopelvic accidental puncture or laceration rate1.03Same as national232
CMS Medicare PSI 90: Patient safety and adverse events composite0.88Same 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 patientsNot available
Hospital return days for heart failure patients-38.1Not available144
Hospital return days for pneumonia patients200.8Not available86
Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Readmission Measure (HWR)14.8Same as national568
Rate of unplanned hospital visits after colonoscopy (per 1,000 colonoscopies)Not available
Rate of inpatient admissions for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapyNot available
Rate of emergency department (ED) visits for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapyNot available
Ratio of unplanned hospital visits after hospital outpatient surgeryNot available
Acute Myocardial Infarction (AMI) 30-Day Readmission RateNot available
Rate of readmission for CABGNot available
Rate of readmission for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients17.4Same as national103
Heart failure (HF) 30-Day Readmission Rate18.6Same as national144
Rate of readmission after hip/knee replacement5.3Same as national50
Pneumonia (PN) 30-Day Readmission Rate15.9Same as national86

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 rating4155
Doctor communication - star rating4155
Communication about medicines - star rating3155
Discharge information - star rating4155
Cleanliness - star rating3155
Quietness - star rating4155
Overall hospital rating - star rating3155
Recommend hospital - star rating3155
Summary star rating4155

Frequently asked questions

How is Hampton VA Medical Center rated?
Hampton VA Medical Center has a 4 out of 5 CMS overall star rating as of the latest CMS release.
Does Hampton VA Medical Center have emergency services?
Yes. Hampton VA Medical Center operates a 24/7 emergency department.
Where is Hampton VA Medical Center located?
Hampton VA Medical Center is located at 100 Emancipation Drive, Hampton, VA 23667.
What type of hospital is Hampton VA Medical Center?
Hampton 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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