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Ohio · Acute Care - Veterans Administration
Dayton VA Medical Center
According to PlainHospital's CMS star-rating ranking (CMS Hospital Compare overall stars), Dayton VA Medical Center ranks #68 of 3182 rated US hospitals by overall star rating (highest = #1).
- 5★
- CMS overall rating
- Top 12%
- national star rank
- #68 of 3182
- Corpus placement
- 20
- Quality measures
- 6
- Infection types
Data currency: Hospital quality, safety, and patient-experience measures from the CMS Care Compare program (published quarterly), last refreshed May 2026. See our methodology for source dates. Spot a figure that looks wrong? Report a correction.
4100 West Third Street, Dayton, OH 45428 · Montgomery County · (937) 268-6511
The verdict
According to PlainHospital's CMS star-rating ranking (CMS Hospital Compare overall stars), Dayton VA Medical Center ranks #68 of 3182 rated US hospitals by overall star rating (highest = #1). That corpus rank reflects a top-quartile CMS star rating nationally, with 2 quality measures beating the national benchmark.
- Top 12%
- CMS star rating vs 3,182 rated US hospitals
- #68 of 3182
- rated-hospital corpus placement
- 2
- measures better than national of 11 compared
- Yes
- emergency department on site
Since the last CMS release
CMS raised this hospital from 4 to 5 stars between its May 2026 and August 2026 releases, a gain of 1.
CMS replaces its file at each release rather than publishing a changelog, so this comparison exists only because the earlier release is kept on file. See what changed nationally.
Where Dayton VA Medical Center sits among rated US hospitals
5 Top 12% higher than 88% of 3,182 rated hospitals
CMS star rating (1–5 stars), bucketed by value
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Source CMS Hospital Compare, overall hospital rating · 2026-08-14
Dayton VA Medical Center vs. Ohio and the nation
- Dayton VA Medical Ce…
Dayton VA Medical Center
5 stars
- Ohio avg
Ohio state average
3.6 stars
- US avg
National average
3.2 stars
What this shows At 5 stars, Dayton VA Medical Center rates above the Ohio average of 3.6 and above the national average of 3.2.
Type
Acute Care - Veterans Administration
Ownership
Veterans Health Administration
Emergency Services
Yes
Birthing Friendly
N/A
Patient Experience
17
HCAHPS domains
Infection Types
6
CDC NHSN
CMS Overall Star Rating 100.0%
5 of 5 stars
Star-band quality profile for Dayton VA Medical Center
Mortality 4 measures
Safety of care 2 measures
Readmission 5 measures
Better than national Same as national Worse than national
Quality Measures
| Measure | Score | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| Abdominopelvic accidental puncture or laceration rate | 0.97 | Same as National |
| CMS Medicare PSI 90: Patient safety and adverse events composite | 0.85 | Same as National |
| Death rate among surgical inpatients with serious treatable complications | N/A | Number of Cases Too Small |
| Death rate for CABG surgery patients | N/A | Not Available |
| Death rate for COPD patients | 6.2 | Same as National |
| Death rate for heart attack patients | 11.1 | Same as National |
| Death rate for heart failure patients | 8.8 | Same as National |
| Death rate for pneumonia patients | 11.4 | Better than National |
| Death rate for stroke patients | N/A | Not Available |
| Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Risk Standardized Mortality Rate | N/A | Not Available |
| Iatrogenic pneumothorax rate | 0.19 | Same as National |
| In-hospital fall-associated fracture rate | 0.36 | Same as National |
| Perioperative pulmonary embolism or deep vein thrombosis rate | 2.93 | Same as National |
| Postoperative acute kidney injury requiring dialysis rate | 1.55 | Same as National |
| Postoperative hemorrhage or hematoma rate | 2.18 | Same as National |
Patient Experience (HCAHPS)
Experience profile vs. the national average
Source: CMS Hospital Compare, HCAHPS patient survey star ratings.
| Survey Question | Star Rating |
|---|---|
| Cleanliness - linear mean score | N/A |
| Cleanliness - star rating | 3 |
| Communication about medicines - linear mean score | N/A |
| Communication about medicines - star rating | 4 |
| Discharge information - linear mean score | N/A |
| Discharge information - star rating | 5 |
| Doctor communication - linear mean score | N/A |
| Doctor communication - star rating | 4 |
| Nurse communication - linear mean score | N/A |
| Nurse communication - star rating | 4 |
| Overall hospital rating - linear mean score | N/A |
| Overall hospital rating - star rating | 4 |
| Quietness - linear mean score | N/A |
| Quietness - star rating | 4 |
| Recommend hospital - linear mean score | N/A |
| Recommend hospital - star rating | 4 |
| Summary star rating | 4 |
Safety & Infections
| Measure | Score | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards) | N/A | Not Available |
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards) | N/A | Not Available |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff) | N/A | Not Available |
| MRSA Bacteremia | N/A | Not Available |
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy | N/A | Not Available |
| SSI - Colon Surgery | N/A | Not Available |
Staffing & Spending
Unplanned Visits & Readmissions
| Measure | Score | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| Acute Myocardial Infarction (AMI) 30-Day Readmission Rate | 12.9 | Same as National |
| Heart failure (HF) 30-Day Readmission Rate | 17.9 | Same as National |
| Hospital return days for heart attack patients | N/A | Number of Cases Too Small |
| Hospital return days for heart failure patients | -43.9 | Fewer Days Than Average per 100 Discharges |
| Hospital return days for pneumonia patients | 6 | Average Days per 100 Discharges |
| Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Readmission Measure (HWR) | 14.9 | Same as National |
| Pneumonia (PN) 30-Day Readmission Rate | 15.8 | Same as National |
| Rate of emergency department (ED) visits for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapy | N/A | Not Available |
| Rate of inpatient admissions for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapy | N/A | Not Available |
| Rate of readmission after hip/knee replacement | 5.5 | Same as National |
| Rate of readmission for CABG | N/A | Not Available |
| Rate of readmission for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients | 16.2 | Same as National |
| Rate of unplanned hospital visits after colonoscopy (per 1,000 colonoscopies) | N/A | Not Available |
| Ratio of unplanned hospital visits after hospital outpatient surgery | N/A | Not Available |
Nationwide hospitals with similar CMS profiles
Peer sets for Dayton VA Medical Center outside Ohio, keyed first to the high CMS star band.
Similar CMS star rating
Nearest overall stars outside OH (5/5 here).
Similar mortality outcomes
Nearest mortality measures rated better than national, outside OH (1 better here).
Nearby Hospitals in Ohio
Other Medicare-certified hospitals in Ohio.
One of 195 Medicare-certified hospitals in Ohio, 6 are shown here.
88th Medical Group (Wright-Patterson AFB)
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No rating Acute Care - Department of Defense
Access Hospital Dayton, LLC
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No rating Psychiatric
Adams County Regional Medical Center
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Critical Access Hospitals
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Critical Access Hospitals
Adena Pike Medical Center
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No rating Critical Access Hospitals
Adena Regional Medical Center
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Frequently Asked Questions
How does Dayton VA Medical Center compare to other hospitals on CMS star rating?
According to PlainHospital's CMS star-rating ranking, Dayton VA Medical Center ranks #68 of 3182 rated US hospitals (high-band tercile among 3,182 rated facilities). Sort basis: star_rating DESC - see /methodology#corpus-placement.
What is the CMS star rating for Dayton VA Medical Center?
Dayton VA Medical Center has an overall CMS star rating of 5 out of 5 (high-band), above the 3.2-star national average.
How does Dayton VA Medical Center perform on quality measures?
2 of 11 compared mortality, safety, and readmission measures rate better than the national average at Dayton VA Medical Center; 0 rate worse.
What do patients say about Dayton VA Medical Center?
Dayton VA Medical Center reports 17 HCAHPS patient-experience domain scores. Star ratings range from 3 to 5 out of 5.
What are the infection rates at Dayton VA Medical Center?
Dayton VA Medical Center tracks 6 healthcare-associated infection types (CDC NHSN). 0 are better than the national benchmark, 0 are worse, and 0 are at the national average.
Does Dayton VA Medical Center have emergency services?
Yes, Dayton VA Medical Center provides emergency services.
What type of hospital is Dayton VA Medical Center?
Dayton VA Medical Center is a Acute Care - Veterans Administration facility with Veterans Health Administration ownership, located in Dayton, OH.
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