Acute Care - Veterans Administration · Veterans Health Administration
VA N California Healthcare System
- 10535 Hospital Way, Mather, CA 95655
- (800) 382-8387
- Acute Care - Veterans Administration
- Emergency services available 24/7
At a glance
VA N California Healthcare System 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.
| Measure | Score | Compared to national |
|---|---|---|
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Lower Confidence Limit | 0.046 | Same as national |
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Upper Confidence Limit | 4.516 | Same as national |
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection: Number of Device Days | 1155 | Same as national |
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Predicted Cases | 1.092 | Same as national |
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Observed Cases | 1 | Same as national |
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards) | 0.916 | Same as national |
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Lower Confidence Limit | 0.199 | Same as national |
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Upper Confidence Limit | 3.912 | Same as national |
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Number of Urinary Catheter Days | 2246 | Same as national |
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Predicted Cases | 1.689 | Same as national |
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Observed Cases | 2 | Same as national |
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards) | 1.184 | Same as 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 | 12 | Same as national | 27 |
| Death rate for CABG surgery patients | — | Not available | — |
| Death rate for COPD patients | 6.4 | Same as national | 203 |
| Death rate for heart failure patients | 8.9 | Same as national | 428 |
| Death rate for pneumonia patients | 14 | Same as national | 311 |
| Death rate for stroke patients | — | Not available | — |
| Pressure ulcer rate | 1.30 | Same as national | 4436 |
| Death rate among surgical inpatients with serious treatable complications | 163.56 | Same as national | 34 |
| Iatrogenic pneumothorax rate | 0.28 | Same as national | 6860 |
| In-hospital fall-associated fracture rate | 0.34 | Same as national | 7215 |
| Postoperative hemorrhage or hematoma rate | 2.44 | Same as national | 1030 |
| Postoperative acute kidney injury requiring dialysis rate | 1.42 | Same as national | 579 |
| Postoperative respiratory failure rate | 10.29 | Same as national | 616 |
| Perioperative pulmonary embolism or deep vein thrombosis rate | 3.39 | Same as national | 1052 |
| Postoperative sepsis rate | 5.91 | Same as national | 576 |
| Postoperative wound dehiscence rate | 1.62 | Same as national | 216 |
| Abdominopelvic accidental puncture or laceration rate | 0.83 | Same as national | 1261 |
| CMS Medicare PSI 90: Patient safety and adverse events composite | 1.24 | 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 | — | Not available | — |
| Hospital return days for heart failure patients | 16.3 | Not available | 493 |
| Hospital return days for pneumonia patients | 16.9 | Not available | 333 |
| Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Readmission Measure (HWR) | 14.7 | Same as national | 2520 |
| 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 | — | Not available | — |
| Rate of readmission for CABG | — | Not available | — |
| Rate of readmission for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients | 17.8 | Same as national | 222 |
| Heart failure (HF) 30-Day Readmission Rate | 19.1 | Same as national | 493 |
| Rate of readmission after hip/knee replacement | — | Not available | — |
| Pneumonia (PN) 30-Day Readmission Rate | 16.9 | Same as national | 333 |
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 | 2 | 485 |
| Doctor communication - star rating | 3 | 485 |
| Communication about medicines - star rating | 3 | 485 |
| Discharge information - star rating | 3 | 485 |
| Cleanliness - star rating | 4 | 485 |
| Quietness - star rating | 3 | 485 |
| Overall hospital rating - star rating | 3 | 485 |
| Recommend hospital - star rating | 4 | 485 |
| Summary star rating | 3 | 485 |
Frequently asked questions
- How is VA N California Healthcare System rated?
- VA N California Healthcare System has a 4 out of 5 CMS overall star rating as of the latest CMS release.
- Does VA N California Healthcare System have emergency services?
- Yes. VA N California Healthcare System operates a 24/7 emergency department.
- Where is VA N California Healthcare System located?
- VA N California Healthcare System is located at 10535 Hospital Way, Mather, CA 95655.
- What type of hospital is VA N California Healthcare System?
- VA N California 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.