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VA Central Alabama Healthcare System - Montgomery

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At a glance

VA Central Alabama Healthcare System - Montgomery 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 LimitNot available
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Upper Confidence LimitNot available
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection: Number of Device Days131Not available
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Predicted Cases0.117Not available
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Observed Cases0Not available
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards)Not available
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Lower Confidence LimitNot available
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Upper Confidence LimitNot available
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Number of Urinary Catheter Days730Not available
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Predicted Cases0.653Not available
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Observed Cases3Not available
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards)Not available
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 patientsNot available
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 patients6.7Same as national106
Death rate for heart failure patients8.5Same as national111
Death rate for pneumonia patients14Same as national100
Death rate for stroke patientsNot available
Pressure ulcer rate1.07Same as national931
Death rate among surgical inpatients with serious treatable complicationsNot available
Iatrogenic pneumothorax rate0.21Same as national1315
In-hospital fall-associated fracture rate0.26Same as national1340
Postoperative hemorrhage or hematoma rateNot available
Postoperative acute kidney injury requiring dialysis rateNot available
Postoperative respiratory failure rateNot available
Perioperative pulmonary embolism or deep vein thrombosis rateNot available
Postoperative sepsis rateNot available
Postoperative wound dehiscence rateNot available
Abdominopelvic accidental puncture or laceration rate1.06Same as national28
CMS Medicare PSI 90: Patient safety and adverse events compositeNot available

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-25.7Not available131
Hospital return days for pneumonia patients-6.1Not available98
Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Readmission Measure (HWR)14.5Same as national451
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) patients17.7Same as national124
Heart failure (HF) 30-Day Readmission Rate18.9Same as national131
Rate of readmission after hip/knee replacementNot available
Pneumonia (PN) 30-Day Readmission Rate15.7Same as national98

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 rating4138
Doctor communication - star rating4138
Communication about medicines - star rating3138
Discharge information - star rating3138
Cleanliness - star rating4138
Quietness - star rating4138
Overall hospital rating - star rating4138
Recommend hospital - star rating4138
Summary star rating4138

Frequently asked questions

How is VA Central Alabama Healthcare System - Montgomery rated?
VA Central Alabama Healthcare System - Montgomery has a 4 out of 5 CMS overall star rating as of the latest CMS release.
Does VA Central Alabama Healthcare System - Montgomery have emergency services?
Yes. VA Central Alabama Healthcare System - Montgomery operates a 24/7 emergency department.
Where is VA Central Alabama Healthcare System - Montgomery located?
VA Central Alabama Healthcare System - Montgomery is located at 215 Perry Hill Road, Montgomery, AL 36109.
What type of hospital is VA Central Alabama Healthcare System - Montgomery?
VA Central Alabama Healthcare System - Montgomery 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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