JCIPatientSafety.orgHospital Quality Directory

Acute Care - Veterans Administration · Veterans Health Administration

Loma Linda VA Medical Center

3 / 5

At a glance

Loma Linda VA Medical Center carries a 3-star CMS overall rating — in line with 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 Limit0.091Same as national
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Upper Confidence Limit1.802Same as national
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection: Number of Device Days3577Same as national
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Predicted Cases3.666Same as national
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Observed Cases2Same as national
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards)0.546Same as national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Lower Confidence Limit0.055Same as national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Upper Confidence Limit1.087Same as national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Number of Urinary Catheter Days5919Same as national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Predicted Cases6.079Same as national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Observed Cases2Same as national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards)0.329Same as national
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 patients4.6Same as national305
Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Risk Standardized Mortality RateNot available
Death rate for heart attack patients11Same as national134
Death rate for CABG surgery patientsNot available
Death rate for COPD patients9.3Same as national271
Death rate for heart failure patients8.5Better than national529
Death rate for pneumonia patients14.1Same as national386
Death rate for stroke patientsNot available
Pressure ulcer rate0.79Same as national6417
Death rate among surgical inpatients with serious treatable complications187.12Same as national58
Iatrogenic pneumothorax rate0.21Same as national9884
In-hospital fall-associated fracture rate0.21Same as national10162
Postoperative hemorrhage or hematoma rate2.21Same as national1752
Postoperative acute kidney injury requiring dialysis rate1.35Same as national1024
Postoperative respiratory failure rate10.38Same as national1062
Perioperative pulmonary embolism or deep vein thrombosis rate3.07Same as national1775
Postoperative sepsis rate3.99Same as national941
Postoperative wound dehiscence rate1.52Same as national399
Abdominopelvic accidental puncture or laceration rate0.76Same as national1899
CMS Medicare PSI 90: Patient safety and adverse events composite0.97Same 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 patients14.1Not available161
Hospital return days for heart failure patients26Not available668
Hospital return days for pneumonia patients-5.6Not available448
Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Readmission Measure (HWR)14.7Same as national3385
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 Rate14.2Same as national161
Rate of readmission for CABGNot available
Rate of readmission for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients18.8Same as national313
Heart failure (HF) 30-Day Readmission Rate20.9Same as national668
Rate of readmission after hip/knee replacement6Same as national335
Pneumonia (PN) 30-Day Readmission Rate13.7Same as national448

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 rating3466
Doctor communication - star rating4466
Communication about medicines - star rating3466
Discharge information - star rating3466
Cleanliness - star rating3466
Quietness - star rating3466
Overall hospital rating - star rating4466
Recommend hospital - star rating4466
Summary star rating3466

Frequently asked questions

How is Loma Linda VA Medical Center rated?
Loma Linda VA Medical Center has a 3 out of 5 CMS overall star rating as of the latest CMS release.
Does Loma Linda VA Medical Center have emergency services?
Yes. Loma Linda VA Medical Center operates a 24/7 emergency department.
Where is Loma Linda VA Medical Center located?
Loma Linda VA Medical Center is located at 11201 Benton Street, Loma Linda, CA 92357.
What type of hospital is Loma Linda VA Medical Center?
Loma Linda 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.

Report an issue with this page