Acute Care - Veterans Administration · Veterans Health Administration
Seattle VA Medical Center VA Puget Sound Healthcare System)
- 1660 S. Columbian Way, Seattle, WA 98108
- (206) 764-2299
- Acute Care - Veterans Administration
- Emergency services available 24/7
At a glance
Seattle VA Medical Center VA Puget Sound Healthcare System) carries a 4-star CMS overall rating — above the national norm. On healthcare-associated infection measures, it performs better than the national average on 12 and worse on 0.
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.
| Measure | Score | Compared to national |
|---|---|---|
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Lower Confidence Limit | — | Better than national |
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Upper Confidence Limit | 0.436 | Better than national |
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection: Number of Device Days | 5807 | Better than national |
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Predicted Cases | 6.874 | Better than national |
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Observed Cases | 0 | Better than national |
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards) | 0.000 | Better than national |
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Lower Confidence Limit | — | Better than national |
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Upper Confidence Limit | 0.530 | Better than national |
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Number of Urinary Catheter Days | 4271 | Better than national |
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Predicted Cases | 5.655 | Better than national |
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Observed Cases | 0 | Better than national |
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards) | 0.000 | Better than national |
| 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.
| Measure | Score | Compared to national | Sample |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 11.8 | Same as national | 73 |
| Death rate for CABG surgery patients | — | Not available | — |
| Death rate for COPD patients | 7.6 | Same as national | 169 |
| Death rate for heart failure patients | 6.2 | Better than national | 389 |
| Death rate for pneumonia patients | 12.4 | Same as national | 198 |
| Death rate for stroke patients | — | Not available | — |
| Pressure ulcer rate | 2.26 | Worse than national | 4596 |
| Death rate among surgical inpatients with serious treatable complications | 209.24 | Same as national | 54 |
| Iatrogenic pneumothorax rate | 0.41 | Same as national | 6674 |
| In-hospital fall-associated fracture rate | 0.42 | Same as national | 6939 |
| Postoperative hemorrhage or hematoma rate | 2.40 | Same as national | 838 |
| Postoperative acute kidney injury requiring dialysis rate | 1.42 | Same as national | 394 |
| Postoperative respiratory failure rate | 12.44 | Same as national | 350 |
| Perioperative pulmonary embolism or deep vein thrombosis rate | 4.95 | Same as national | 842 |
| Postoperative sepsis rate | 5.70 | Same as national | 366 |
| Postoperative wound dehiscence rate | 1.56 | Same as national | 181 |
| Abdominopelvic accidental puncture or laceration rate | 1.36 | Same as national | 821 |
| CMS Medicare PSI 90: Patient safety and adverse events composite | 1.68 | Worse than 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.
| Measure | Score | Compared to national | Sample |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hospital return days for heart attack patients | 45.3 | Not available | 79 |
| Hospital return days for heart failure patients | -20.5 | Not available | 454 |
| Hospital return days for pneumonia patients | -11.2 | Not available | 215 |
| Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Readmission Measure (HWR) | 13.9 | Same as national | 2208 |
| 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 | 14 | Same as national | 79 |
| Rate of readmission for CABG | — | Not available | — |
| Rate of readmission for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients | 18.8 | Same as national | 210 |
| Heart failure (HF) 30-Day Readmission Rate | 17 | Same as national | 454 |
| Rate of readmission after hip/knee replacement | — | Not available | — |
| Pneumonia (PN) 30-Day Readmission Rate | 15 | Same as national | 215 |
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.
| Measure | Score | Sample |
|---|---|---|
| Nurse communication - star rating | 4 | 552 |
| Doctor communication - star rating | 4 | 552 |
| Communication about medicines - star rating | 4 | 552 |
| Discharge information - star rating | 4 | 552 |
| Cleanliness - star rating | 2 | 552 |
| Quietness - star rating | 2 | 552 |
| Overall hospital rating - star rating | 4 | 552 |
| Recommend hospital - star rating | 4 | 552 |
| Summary star rating | 4 | 552 |
Frequently asked questions
- How is Seattle VA Medical Center VA Puget Sound Healthcare System) rated?
- Seattle VA Medical Center VA Puget Sound Healthcare System) has a 4 out of 5 CMS overall star rating as of the latest CMS release.
- Does Seattle VA Medical Center VA Puget Sound Healthcare System) have emergency services?
- Yes. Seattle VA Medical Center VA Puget Sound Healthcare System) operates a 24/7 emergency department.
- Where is Seattle VA Medical Center VA Puget Sound Healthcare System) located?
- Seattle VA Medical Center VA Puget Sound Healthcare System) is located at 1660 S. Columbian Way, Seattle, WA 98108.
- What type of hospital is Seattle VA Medical Center VA Puget Sound Healthcare System)?
- Seattle VA Medical Center VA Puget Sound Healthcare System) is classified by CMS as a Acute Care - Veterans Administration facility (Veterans Health Administration).
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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.