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VA North Florida/south Georgia Healthcare System - Gainesville

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At a glance

VA North Florida/south Georgia Healthcare System - Gainesville carries a 4-star CMS overall rating — above the national norm. For 30-day readmissions, it beats the national rate on 0 measures and trails on 1.

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 Limit0.458Same as national
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Upper Confidence Limit2.352Same as national
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection: Number of Device Days4519Same as national
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Predicted Cases5.307Same as national
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Observed Cases6Same as national
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards)1.131Same as national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Lower Confidence Limit0.268Same as national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Upper Confidence Limit1.376Same as national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Number of Urinary Catheter Days6709Same as national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Predicted Cases9.071Same as national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Observed Cases6Same as national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards)0.661Same as national
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 patients3.3Same as national406
Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Risk Standardized Mortality RateNot available
Death rate for heart attack patients11.5Same as national162
Death rate for CABG surgery patientsNot available
Death rate for COPD patients6.2Better than national428
Death rate for heart failure patients8.6Better than national764
Death rate for pneumonia patients11.9Better than national578
Death rate for stroke patientsNot available
Pressure ulcer rate0.71Same as national9659
Death rate among surgical inpatients with serious treatable complications151.63Same as national82
Iatrogenic pneumothorax rate0.34Same as national13952
In-hospital fall-associated fracture rate0.46Worse than national14626
Postoperative hemorrhage or hematoma rate2.74Same as national3363
Postoperative acute kidney injury requiring dialysis rate1.74Same as national1230
Postoperative respiratory failure rate12.72Same as national1261
Perioperative pulmonary embolism or deep vein thrombosis rate3.80Same as national3396
Postoperative sepsis rate6.95Same as national1202
Postoperative wound dehiscence rate1.43Same as national632
Abdominopelvic accidental puncture or laceration rate1.30Same as national2251
CMS Medicare PSI 90: Patient safety and adverse events composite1.25Same 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 patients0.2Not available169
Hospital return days for heart failure patients25.4Not available986
Hospital return days for pneumonia patients59.3Not available688
Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Readmission Measure (HWR)15.1Same as national5056
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 national169
Rate of readmission for CABGNot available
Rate of readmission for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients19.4Same as national511
Heart failure (HF) 30-Day Readmission Rate20.2Same as national986
Rate of readmission after hip/knee replacement6.5Same as national428
Pneumonia (PN) 30-Day Readmission Rate18.6Worse than national688

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 rating4468
Doctor communication - star rating4468
Communication about medicines - star rating4468
Discharge information - star rating3468
Cleanliness - star rating3468
Quietness - star rating3468
Overall hospital rating - star rating4468
Recommend hospital - star rating5468
Summary star rating4468

Frequently asked questions

How is VA North Florida/south Georgia Healthcare System - Gainesville rated?
VA North Florida/south Georgia Healthcare System - Gainesville has a 4 out of 5 CMS overall star rating as of the latest CMS release.
Does VA North Florida/south Georgia Healthcare System - Gainesville have emergency services?
Yes. VA North Florida/south Georgia Healthcare System - Gainesville operates a 24/7 emergency department.
Where is VA North Florida/south Georgia Healthcare System - Gainesville located?
VA North Florida/south Georgia Healthcare System - Gainesville is located at 1601 S W Archer Road, Gainesville, FL 32608.
What type of hospital is VA North Florida/south Georgia Healthcare System - Gainesville?
VA North Florida/south Georgia Healthcare System - Gainesville 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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