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VA New York Harbor Healthcare System - Ny Div.

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At a glance

VA New York Harbor Healthcare System - Ny Div. carries a 3-star CMS overall rating — in line with 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 DaysNot available
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Predicted CasesNot available
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Observed CasesNot 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 DaysNot available
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Predicted CasesNot available
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Observed CasesNot 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 patients3.7Same as national72
Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Risk Standardized Mortality RateNot available
Death rate for heart attack patients11.3Same as national57
Death rate for CABG surgery patientsNot available
Death rate for COPD patients6.4Same as national86
Death rate for heart failure patients7.2Better than national233
Death rate for pneumonia patients13.5Same as national132
Death rate for stroke patientsNot available
Pressure ulcer rate0.69Same as national3394
Death rate among surgical inpatients with serious treatable complications195.16Same as national36
Iatrogenic pneumothorax rate0.17Same as national4920
In-hospital fall-associated fracture rate0.35Same as national5182
Postoperative hemorrhage or hematoma rate1.75Same as national1432
Postoperative acute kidney injury requiring dialysis rate1.41Same as national593
Postoperative respiratory failure rate12.85Same as national550
Perioperative pulmonary embolism or deep vein thrombosis rate4.33Same as national1448
Postoperative sepsis rate4.67Same as national589
Postoperative wound dehiscence rate1.66Same as national238
Abdominopelvic accidental puncture or laceration rate1.85Same as national734
CMS Medicare PSI 90: Patient safety and adverse events composite1.13Same 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 patients12.4Not available109
Hospital return days for heart failure patients40.9Not available317
Hospital return days for pneumonia patients79.8Not available143
Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Readmission Measure (HWR)15.5Same as national1906
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 Rate13.7Same as national109
Rate of readmission for CABGNot available
Rate of readmission for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients18.7Same as national104
Heart failure (HF) 30-Day Readmission Rate20.5Same as national317
Rate of readmission after hip/knee replacement4.3Same as national76
Pneumonia (PN) 30-Day Readmission Rate16.5Same as national143

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 rating3500
Doctor communication - star rating3500
Communication about medicines - star rating4500
Discharge information - star rating2500
Cleanliness - star rating3500
Quietness - star rating3500
Overall hospital rating - star rating3500
Recommend hospital - star rating3500
Summary star rating3500

Frequently asked questions

How is VA New York Harbor Healthcare System - Ny Div. rated?
VA New York Harbor Healthcare System - Ny Div. has a 3 out of 5 CMS overall star rating as of the latest CMS release.
Does VA New York Harbor Healthcare System - Ny Div. have emergency services?
Yes. VA New York Harbor Healthcare System - Ny Div. operates a 24/7 emergency department.
Where is VA New York Harbor Healthcare System - Ny Div. located?
VA New York Harbor Healthcare System - Ny Div. is located at 423 East 23rd Street, New York, NY 10010.
What type of hospital is VA New York Harbor Healthcare System - Ny Div.?
VA New York Harbor Healthcare System - Ny Div. 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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