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Kentucky · Acute Care - Veterans Administration
Lexington VA Medical Center
According to PlainHospital's CMS star-rating ranking (CMS Hospital Compare overall stars), Lexington VA Medical Center ranks #1784 of 3182 rated US hospitals by overall star rating (highest = #1).
- 3★
- CMS overall rating
- #1784 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.
1101 Veterans Drive, Lexington, KY 40502 · Fayette County · (859) 233-4511
The verdict
According to PlainHospital's CMS star-rating ranking (CMS Hospital Compare overall stars), Lexington VA Medical Center ranks #1784 of 3182 rated US hospitals by overall star rating (highest = #1). Overall CMS stars: 3/5 (below the 3.2-star national average).
- 3 / 5
- CMS overall star rating
- #1784 of 3182
- rated-hospital corpus placement
- 2
- measures better than national of 13 compared
- Yes
- emergency department on site
Since the last CMS release
CMS lowered this hospital from 4 to 3 stars between its May 2026 and August 2026 releases, a fall 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 Lexington VA Medical Center sits among rated US hospitals
3 Top 73% higher than 27% of 3,182 rated hospitals
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Source CMS Hospital Compare, overall hospital rating · 2026-08-14
Lexington VA Medical Center vs. Kentucky and the nation
- Lexington VA Medical…
Lexington VA Medical Center
3 stars
- Kentucky avg
Kentucky state average
2.8 stars
- US avg
National average
3.2 stars
What this shows At 3 stars, Lexington VA Medical Center rates above the Kentucky average of 2.8 and below 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 60.0%
3 of 5 stars
Quality profile vs. the national benchmark
Mortality 4 measures
Safety of care 3 measures
Readmission 6 measures
Better than national Same as national Worse than national
Quality Measures
| Measure | Score | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| Abdominopelvic accidental puncture or laceration rate | N/A | Not Available |
| CMS Medicare PSI 90: Patient safety and adverse events composite | N/A | Not Available |
| Death rate among surgical inpatients with serious treatable complications | N/A | Not Available |
| Death rate for CABG surgery patients | N/A | Not Available |
| Death rate for COPD patients | 5.9 | Better than National |
| Death rate for heart attack patients | 11.4 | Same as National |
| Death rate for heart failure patients | 11.2 | Same as National |
| Death rate for pneumonia patients | 11.5 | 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 | N/A | Not Available |
| In-hospital fall-associated fracture rate | N/A | Not Available |
| Perioperative pulmonary embolism or deep vein thrombosis rate | N/A | Not Available |
| Postoperative acute kidney injury requiring dialysis rate | N/A | Not Available |
| Postoperative hemorrhage or hematoma rate | N/A | Not Available |
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 | 5 |
| 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 | 5 |
| Summary star rating | 4 |
Safety & Infections
| Measure | Score | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards) | 1.027 | Same as National |
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards) | 0 | Same as National |
| 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 | 14.3 | Same as National |
| Heart failure (HF) 30-Day Readmission Rate | 22 | Same as National |
| Hospital return days for heart attack patients | 12.3 | Average Days per 100 Discharges |
| Hospital return days for heart failure patients | 6.2 | Average Days per 100 Discharges |
| Hospital return days for pneumonia patients | 2.3 | Average Days per 100 Discharges |
| Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Readmission Measure (HWR) | 16.2 | Worse than National |
| Pneumonia (PN) 30-Day Readmission Rate | 16.2 | 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 | 5.9 | Same as National |
| Rate of readmission for CABG | N/A | Not Available |
| Rate of readmission for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients | 17 | 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 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How does Lexington VA Medical Center compare to other hospitals on CMS star rating?
According to PlainHospital's CMS star-rating ranking, Lexington VA Medical Center ranks #1784 of 3182 rated US hospitals by overall star rating (highest = #1). That ordinal matches our top-rated hospital listing (star_rating DESC). See /methodology#corpus-placement for the exact sort basis.
What is the CMS star rating for Lexington VA Medical Center?
Lexington VA Medical Center has an overall CMS star rating of 3 out of 5, below the 3.2-star national average.
How does Lexington VA Medical Center perform on quality measures?
2 of 13 compared mortality, safety, and readmission measures rate better than the national average at Lexington VA Medical Center; 1 rate worse.
What do patients say about Lexington VA Medical Center?
Lexington 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 Lexington VA Medical Center?
Lexington VA Medical Center tracks 6 healthcare-associated infection types (CDC NHSN). 0 are better than the national benchmark, 0 are worse, and 2 are at the national average.
Does Lexington VA Medical Center have emergency services?
Yes, Lexington VA Medical Center provides emergency services.
What type of hospital is Lexington VA Medical Center?
Lexington VA Medical Center is a Acute Care - Veterans Administration facility with Veterans Health Administration ownership, located in Lexington, KY.
Data Sources
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Hospital Compare. Last refreshed from CMS: . About PlainHospital
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