Acute Care Hospitals · Government - State
University of Virginia Medical Center
- 1215 Lee Street, Charlottesville, VA 22908
- (434) 924-0000
- Acute Care Hospitals
- Emergency services available 24/7
At a glance
University of Virginia Medical Center carries a 4-star CMS overall rating — above the national norm. On healthcare-associated infection measures, it performs better than the national average on 18 and worse on 0. For 30-day readmissions, it beats the national rate on 2 measures and trails 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 | 0.439 | Better than national |
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Upper Confidence Limit | 0.999 | Better than national |
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection: Number of Device Days | 29432 | Better than national |
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Predicted Cases | 33.993 | Better than national |
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Observed Cases | 23 | Better than national |
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards) | 0.677 | Better than national |
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Lower Confidence Limit | 0.165 | Better than national |
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Upper Confidence Limit | 0.673 | Better than national |
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Number of Urinary Catheter Days | 14294 | Better than national |
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Predicted Cases | 22.579 | Better than national |
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Observed Cases | 8 | Better than national |
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards) | 0.354 | Better than national |
| SSI - Colon Surgery: Lower Confidence Limit | 0.560 | Same as national |
| SSI - Colon Surgery: Upper Confidence Limit | 1.503 | Same as national |
| SSI - Colon Surgery: Number of Procedures | 632 | Same as national |
| SSI - Colon Surgery: Predicted Cases | 16.915 | Same as national |
| SSI - Colon Surgery: Observed Cases | 16 | Same as national |
| SSI - Colon Surgery | 0.946 | Same as national |
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Lower Confidence Limit | 0.649 | Same as national |
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Upper Confidence Limit | 3.332 | Same as national |
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Number of Procedures | 464 | Same as national |
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Predicted Cases | 3.745 | Same as national |
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Observed Cases | 6 | Same as national |
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy | 1.602 | Same as national |
| MRSA Bacteremia: Lower Confidence Limit | 0.542 | Same as national |
| MRSA Bacteremia: Upper Confidence Limit | 1.412 | Same as national |
| MRSA Bacteremia: Patient Days | 214001 | Same as national |
| MRSA Bacteremia: Predicted Cases | 18.881 | Same as national |
| MRSA Bacteremia: Observed Cases | 17 | Same as national |
| MRSA Bacteremia | 0.900 | Same as national |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Lower Confidence Limit | 0.253 | Better than national |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Upper Confidence Limit | 0.496 | Better than national |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Patient Days | 191447 | Better than national |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Predicted Cases | 94.727 | Better than national |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Observed Cases | 34 | Better than national |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff) | 0.359 | Better than national |
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 | 4.5 | Same as national | 97 |
| Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Risk Standardized Mortality Rate | 3.3 | Better than national | 3275 |
| Death rate for heart attack patients | 10.7 | Same as national | 252 |
| Death rate for CABG surgery patients | 2.4 | Same as national | 247 |
| Death rate for COPD patients | 9.7 | Same as national | 114 |
| Death rate for heart failure patients | 10 | Same as national | 672 |
| Death rate for pneumonia patients | 16.8 | Same as national | 414 |
| Death rate for stroke patients | 11.8 | Same as national | 372 |
| Pressure ulcer rate | 0.45 | Same as national | 11873 |
| Death rate among surgical inpatients with serious treatable complications | 141.48 | Same as national | 250 |
| Iatrogenic pneumothorax rate | 0.27 | Same as national | 12730 |
| In-hospital fall-associated fracture rate | 0.37 | Same as national | 13661 |
| Postoperative hemorrhage or hematoma rate | 2.71 | Same as national | 5063 |
| Postoperative acute kidney injury requiring dialysis rate | 2.71 | Worse than national | 3339 |
| Postoperative respiratory failure rate | 8.42 | Same as national | 3246 |
| Perioperative pulmonary embolism or deep vein thrombosis rate | 4.34 | Same as national | 5659 |
| Postoperative sepsis rate | 4.80 | Same as national | 3317 |
| Postoperative wound dehiscence rate | 1.34 | Same as national | 1516 |
| Abdominopelvic accidental puncture or laceration rate | 0.65 | Same as national | 3915 |
| CMS Medicare PSI 90: Patient safety and adverse events composite | 1.00 | Same 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.
| Measure | Score | Compared to national | Sample |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hospital return days for heart attack patients | 22.8 | Not available | 345 |
| Hospital return days for heart failure patients | -8 | Not available | 778 |
| Hospital return days for pneumonia patients | 8.3 | Not available | 418 |
| Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Readmission Measure (HWR) | 14.4 | Same as national | 5454 |
| Rate of unplanned hospital visits after colonoscopy (per 1,000 colonoscopies) | 10 | Better than national | 4614 |
| Rate of inpatient admissions for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapy | 11 | Same as national | 1313 |
| Rate of emergency department (ED) visits for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapy | 5.2 | Same as national | 1313 |
| Ratio of unplanned hospital visits after hospital outpatient surgery | 0.7 | Better than national | 3280 |
| Acute Myocardial Infarction (AMI) 30-Day Readmission Rate | 13.6 | Same as national | 345 |
| Rate of readmission for CABG | 9.2 | Same as national | 246 |
| Rate of readmission for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients | 18.9 | Same as national | 128 |
| Heart failure (HF) 30-Day Readmission Rate | 18.1 | Same as national | 778 |
| Rate of readmission after hip/knee replacement | 5.2 | Same as national | 98 |
| Pneumonia (PN) 30-Day Readmission Rate | 14.6 | Same as national | 418 |
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 | 1341 |
| Doctor communication - star rating | 4 | 1341 |
| Communication about medicines - star rating | 3 | 1341 |
| Discharge information - star rating | 4 | 1341 |
| Cleanliness - star rating | 4 | 1341 |
| Quietness - star rating | 2 | 1341 |
| Overall hospital rating - star rating | 4 | 1341 |
| Recommend hospital - star rating | 5 | 1341 |
| Summary star rating | 4 | 1341 |
Timely & Effective Care
higher is better (unless a wait time) · 30 measures reported
How consistently hospitals follow recommended care processes — for example, giving heart-attack patients aspirin on arrival, or the average time spent in the emergency department.
| Measure | Score | Sample |
|---|---|---|
| Emergency department volume | very high | — |
| Global Malnutrition Composite Score | — | — |
| Global Malnutrition Composite Score: Malnutrition Diagnosis Documented | — | — |
| Global Malnutrition Composite Score: Malnutrition Risk Screening | — | — |
| Global Malnutrition Composite Score: Nutrition Assessment | — | — |
| Global Malnutrition Composite Score: Nutritional Care Plan | — | — |
| Hospital Harm - Severe Hyperglycemia | 9 | 43012 |
| Hospital Harm - Severe Hypoglycemia | 2 | 6026 |
| Hospital Harm - Opioid Related Adverse Events | 0 | 13358 |
| Healthcare workers given influenza vaccination | 97 | 13347 |
| Average (median) time all patients spent in the emergency department before leaving from the visit, including psychiatric/mental health patients and patients who were transferred to another facility. A lower number of minutes is better | 286 | 392 |
| Average (median) time patients spent in the emergency department before leaving from the visit, excluding patients transferred to another facility or psychiatric care/mental health patients. A lower number of minutes is better | 275 | 358 |
| Average (median) time psychiatric/mental health patients spent in the emergency department before leaving from the visit. A lower number of minutes is better | 357 | 19 |
| Average (median) time patients spent in the emergency department before being transferred to another facility. A lower number of minutes is better | 425 | 16 |
| Left before being seen | 2 | 190355 |
| Head CT results | 45 | 11 |
| Endoscopy/polyp surveillance: appropriate follow-up interval for normal colonoscopy in average risk patients | 96 | 92 |
| Improvement in Patient's Visual Function within 90 Days Following Cataract Surgery | — | — |
| ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction (STEMI) | — | — |
| Safe Use of Opioids - Concurrent Prescribing | 10 | 6150 |
| Appropriate care for severe sepsis and septic shock | 25 | 146 |
| Septic Shock 3-Hour Bundle | 30 | 37 |
| Septic Shock 6-Hour Bundle | — | — |
| Severe Sepsis 3-Hour Bundle | 62 | 146 |
| Severe Sepsis 6-Hour Bundle | 62 | 64 |
| Discharged on Antithrombotic Therapy | 96 | 468 |
| Anticoagulation Therapy for Atrial Fibrillation/Flutter | 72 | 148 |
| Antithrombotic Therapy by End of Hospital Day 2 | 94 | 345 |
| Venous Thromboembolism Prophylaxis | 78 | 11280 |
| Intensive Care Unit Venous Thromboembolism Prophylaxis | 83 | 3552 |
Maternal Health
lower is better · 4 measures reported
Measures of maternal outcomes and safe delivery practices, including severe complications during childbirth.
| Measure | Score | Sample |
|---|---|---|
| Cesarean Birth | — | — |
| Risk Adjusted Severe Obstetric Complications (All) | — | — |
| Risk Adjusted Severe Obstetric Complications (excluding blood-transfusion-only cases) | — | — |
| Maternal Morbidity Structural Measure | Yes | — |
Frequently asked questions
- How is University of Virginia Medical Center rated?
- University of Virginia Medical Center has a 4 out of 5 CMS overall star rating as of the latest CMS release.
- Does University of Virginia Medical Center have emergency services?
- Yes. University of Virginia Medical Center operates a 24/7 emergency department.
- Where is University of Virginia Medical Center located?
- University of Virginia Medical Center is located at 1215 Lee Street, Charlottesville, VA 22908.
- What type of hospital is University of Virginia Medical Center?
- University of Virginia Medical Center is classified by CMS as a Acute Care Hospitals facility (Government - State).
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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.