Complications & Deaths Measures
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CMS-tracked
Wisconsin · Acute Care - Veterans Administration
Milwaukee VA Medical Center
Milwaukee VA Medical Center holds a 4 of 5 CMS overall star rating - above the national average of 3.1 - in Milwaukee, WI.
- 4★
- CMS overall rating
- 63th
- National percentile
- 20
- Quality measures
- 6
- Infection types
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5000 W. National Avenue, Milwaukee, WI 53295 · Milwaukee County · (414) 384-2000
The verdict
Milwaukee VA Medical Center earns 4 of 5 stars from CMS - above the 3.1-star national average, and reports 0 quality measures better than the national benchmark against 3 worse.
- 4 / 5
- CMS overall star rating
- Higher than 63%
- of 2,866 rated US hospitals
- 0
- measures better than national of 15 compared
- Yes
- emergency department on site
Where Milwaukee VA Medical Center sits among rated US hospitals
4 Top 37% higher than 63% of 2,866 rated hospitals
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Source CMS Hospital Compare, overall hospital rating · 2026-05-15
Milwaukee VA Medical Center vs. Wisconsin and the nation
- Milwaukee VA Medical…
Milwaukee VA Medical Center
4 stars
- Wisconsin avg
Wisconsin state average
3.8 stars
- US avg
National average
3.1 stars
What this shows At 4 stars, Milwaukee VA Medical Center rates above the Wisconsin average of 3.8 and above the national average of 3.1.
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 80.0%
4 of 5 stars
Quality profile vs. the national benchmark
Mortality 5 measures
Safety of care 4 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 | 1.49 | Same as National |
| CMS Medicare PSI 90: Patient safety and adverse events composite | 1.2 | Same as National |
| Death rate among surgical inpatients with serious treatable complications | 169.48 | Same as National |
| Death rate for CABG surgery patients | N/A | Not Available |
| Death rate for COPD patients | 7.1 | Same as National |
| Death rate for heart attack patients | 11.7 | Same as National |
| Death rate for heart failure patients | 10.4 | Same as National |
| Death rate for pneumonia patients | 14.2 | Same as 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 | 0.22 | Same as National |
| In-hospital fall-associated fracture rate | 0.21 | Same as National |
| Perioperative pulmonary embolism or deep vein thrombosis rate | 4.17 | Same as National |
| Postoperative acute kidney injury requiring dialysis rate | 2.64 | Same as National |
| Postoperative hemorrhage or hematoma rate | 2.86 | 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 | 4 |
| 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 | 4 |
| 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 | 5 |
| Summary star rating | 4 |
Safety & Infections
| Measure | Score | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards) | 1.305 | Same as National |
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards) | 1.255 | 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 | 16.7 | Worse than National |
| Heart failure (HF) 30-Day Readmission Rate | 19.9 | Same as National |
| Hospital return days for heart attack patients | 50.7 | More Days Than Average per 100 Discharges |
| Hospital return days for heart failure patients | 17.4 | More Days Than Average per 100 Discharges |
| Hospital return days for pneumonia patients | 38.1 | More Days Than Average per 100 Discharges |
| Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Readmission Measure (HWR) | 15.5 | Same as National |
| Pneumonia (PN) 30-Day Readmission Rate | 18.1 | 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 | 4.3 | Same as National |
| Rate of readmission for CABG | N/A | Not Available |
| Rate of readmission for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients | 22.1 | Worse than 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 |
Nearby Hospitals in Wisconsin
Other Medicare-certified hospitals in Wisconsin.
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Acute Care Hospitals
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Hospital Quality Guides
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the CMS star rating for Milwaukee VA Medical Center?
Milwaukee VA Medical Center has an overall CMS star rating of 4 out of 5, above the 3.1-star national average.
How does Milwaukee VA Medical Center perform on quality measures?
0 of 15 compared mortality, safety, and readmission measures rate better than the national average at Milwaukee VA Medical Center; 3 rate worse.
What do patients say about Milwaukee VA Medical Center?
Milwaukee VA Medical Center reports 17 HCAHPS patient-experience domain scores. Star ratings range from 4 to 5 out of 5.
What are the infection rates at Milwaukee VA Medical Center?
Milwaukee 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 Milwaukee VA Medical Center have emergency services?
Yes, Milwaukee VA Medical Center provides emergency services.
What type of hospital is Milwaukee VA Medical Center?
Milwaukee VA Medical Center is a Acute Care - Veterans Administration facility with Veterans Health Administration ownership, located in Milwaukee, WI.
Data Sources
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Hospital Compare. Last refreshed from CMS: . About PlainHospital
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