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Northport VA Medical Center

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At a glance

Northport 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 LimitNot available
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Upper Confidence LimitNot available
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection: Number of Device Days1001Not available
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Predicted Cases0.924Not 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 LimitSame as national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Upper Confidence Limit2.677Same as national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Number of Urinary Catheter Days1405Same as national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Predicted Cases1.119Same as national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Observed Cases0Same as national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards)0.000Same 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 patients3Same as national79
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 patients7.1Same as national91
Death rate for heart failure patients9.5Same as national143
Death rate for pneumonia patients14.8Same as national130
Death rate for stroke patientsNot available
Pressure ulcer rate0.73Same as national1761
Death rate among surgical inpatients with serious treatable complicationsNot available
Iatrogenic pneumothorax rate0.32Same as national2573
In-hospital fall-associated fracture rate0.29Same as national2662
Postoperative hemorrhage or hematoma rate2.37Same as national390
Postoperative acute kidney injury requiring dialysis rate1.56Same as national247
Postoperative respiratory failure rate5.96Same as national256
Perioperative pulmonary embolism or deep vein thrombosis rate4.54Same as national384
Postoperative sepsis rate5.11Same as national259
Postoperative wound dehiscence rate1.70Same as national78
Abdominopelvic accidental puncture or laceration rate1.00Same as national345
CMS Medicare PSI 90: Patient safety and adverse events composite0.99Same 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-10.5Not available173
Hospital return days for pneumonia patients12.9Not available142
Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Readmission Measure (HWR)14.4Same as national940
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) patients18.3Same as national101
Heart failure (HF) 30-Day Readmission Rate19.5Same as national173
Rate of readmission after hip/knee replacement4.8Same as national81
Pneumonia (PN) 30-Day Readmission Rate15.3Same as national142

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 rating4387
Doctor communication - star rating4387
Communication about medicines - star rating4387
Discharge information - star rating5387
Cleanliness - star rating4387
Quietness - star rating3387
Overall hospital rating - star rating4387
Recommend hospital - star rating4387
Summary star rating4387

Frequently asked questions

How is Northport VA Medical Center rated?
Northport VA Medical Center has a 5 out of 5 CMS overall star rating as of the latest CMS release.
Does Northport VA Medical Center have emergency services?
Yes. Northport VA Medical Center operates a 24/7 emergency department.
Where is Northport VA Medical Center located?
Northport VA Medical Center is located at 79 Middleville Road, Northport, NY 11768.
What type of hospital is Northport VA Medical Center?
Northport 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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