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Louis Stokes Cleveland VA Medical Center

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At a glance

Louis Stokes Cleveland 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 Limit0.056Same as national
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Upper Confidence Limit1.111Same as national
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection: Number of Device Days4961Same as national
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Predicted Cases5.947Same as national
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Observed Cases2Same as national
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards)0.336Same as national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Lower Confidence Limit0.222Same as national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Upper Confidence Limit1.342Same as national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Number of Urinary Catheter Days5918Same as national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Predicted Cases8.258Same as national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Observed Cases5Same as national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards)0.605Same 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 patients2.8Same as national137
Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Risk Standardized Mortality RateNot available
Death rate for heart attack patients11.7Same as national92
Death rate for CABG surgery patientsNot available
Death rate for COPD patients7Same as national338
Death rate for heart failure patients8.7Better than national629
Death rate for pneumonia patients12.4Better than national314
Death rate for stroke patientsNot available
Pressure ulcer rate0.37Same as national8730
Death rate among surgical inpatients with serious treatable complications200.24Same as national54
Iatrogenic pneumothorax rate0.19Same as national11586
In-hospital fall-associated fracture rate0.23Same as national12498
Postoperative hemorrhage or hematoma rate2.41Same as national1839
Postoperative acute kidney injury requiring dialysis rate1.17Same as national849
Postoperative respiratory failure rate12.21Same as national813
Perioperative pulmonary embolism or deep vein thrombosis rate3.18Same as national2123
Postoperative sepsis rate6.52Same as national807
Postoperative wound dehiscence rate2.02Same as national474
Abdominopelvic accidental puncture or laceration rate1.19Same as national1725
CMS Medicare PSI 90: Patient safety and adverse events composite1.00Same 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 patients62.1Not available95
Hospital return days for heart failure patients5.4Not available785
Hospital return days for pneumonia patients-3.6Not available352
Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Readmission Measure (HWR)15.3Same as national4627
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 Rate14.9Same as national95
Rate of readmission for CABGNot available
Rate of readmission for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients18.2Same as national420
Heart failure (HF) 30-Day Readmission Rate20Same as national785
Rate of readmission after hip/knee replacement5Same as national165
Pneumonia (PN) 30-Day Readmission Rate15.6Same as national352

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 rating4524
Doctor communication - star rating4524
Communication about medicines - star rating4524
Discharge information - star rating4524
Cleanliness - star rating3524
Quietness - star rating3524
Overall hospital rating - star rating4524
Recommend hospital - star rating4524
Summary star rating4524

Frequently asked questions

How is Louis Stokes Cleveland VA Medical Center rated?
Louis Stokes Cleveland VA Medical Center has a 4 out of 5 CMS overall star rating as of the latest CMS release.
Does Louis Stokes Cleveland VA Medical Center have emergency services?
Yes. Louis Stokes Cleveland VA Medical Center operates a 24/7 emergency department.
Where is Louis Stokes Cleveland VA Medical Center located?
Louis Stokes Cleveland VA Medical Center is located at 10701 East Blvd, Cleveland, OH 44106.
What type of hospital is Louis Stokes Cleveland VA Medical Center?
Louis Stokes Cleveland 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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