Complications & Deaths Measures
20
CMS-tracked
Oregon · Acute Care - Veterans Administration
Portland VA Medical Center
Portland VA Medical Center holds a 5 of 5 CMS overall star rating - above the national average of 3.1 - in Portland, OR.
- 5★
- CMS overall rating
- 90th
- National percentile
- 20
- Quality measures
- 6
- Infection types
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3710 SW US Veterans Hospital, Portland, OR 97239 · Multnomah County · (503) 220-8262
The verdict
Portland VA Medical Center earns 5 of 5 stars from CMS - above the 3.1-star national average, and reports 4 quality measures better than the national benchmark against 1 worse.
- 5 / 5
- CMS overall star rating
- Higher than 90%
- of 2,866 rated US hospitals
- 4
- measures better than national of 15 compared
- Yes
- emergency department on site
Where Portland VA Medical Center sits among rated US hospitals
5 Top 10% higher than 90% of 2,866 rated hospitals
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Source CMS Hospital Compare, overall hospital rating · 2026-05-15
Portland VA Medical Center vs. Oregon and the nation
- Portland VA Medical …
Portland VA Medical Center
5 stars
- Oregon avg
Oregon state average
3.2 stars
- US avg
National average
3.1 stars
What this shows At 5 stars, Portland VA Medical Center rates above the Oregon average of 3.2 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 100.0%
5 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 | 1.85 | Same as National |
| CMS Medicare PSI 90: Patient safety and adverse events composite | 1.46 | Worse than National |
| Death rate among surgical inpatients with serious treatable complications | 185.42 | Same as National |
| Death rate for CABG surgery patients | N/A | Not Available |
| Death rate for COPD patients | 6.7 | Same as National |
| Death rate for heart attack patients | 10.8 | Same as National |
| Death rate for heart failure patients | 7.6 | Better than 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 | 0.19 | Same as National |
| In-hospital fall-associated fracture rate | 0.4 | Same as National |
| Perioperative pulmonary embolism or deep vein thrombosis rate | 2.89 | Same as National |
| Postoperative acute kidney injury requiring dialysis rate | 1.35 | Same as National |
| Postoperative hemorrhage or hematoma rate | 2.87 | 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 | 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) | 0.126 | Better than National |
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards) | 0 | Better than 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 | 12.9 | Same as National |
| Heart failure (HF) 30-Day Readmission Rate | 20.9 | Same as National |
| Hospital return days for heart attack patients | -10.5 | Average Days per 100 Discharges |
| Hospital return days for heart failure patients | 2 | Average Days per 100 Discharges |
| Hospital return days for pneumonia patients | 0.2 | Average Days per 100 Discharges |
| Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Readmission Measure (HWR) | 13.6 | Better than National |
| Pneumonia (PN) 30-Day Readmission Rate | 15.2 | 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 | 3.9 | Same as National |
| Rate of readmission for CABG | N/A | Not Available |
| Rate of readmission for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients | 17.2 | 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 |
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Hospital Quality Guides
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the CMS star rating for Portland VA Medical Center?
Portland VA Medical Center has an overall CMS star rating of 5 out of 5, above the 3.1-star national average.
How does Portland VA Medical Center perform on quality measures?
4 of 15 compared mortality, safety, and readmission measures rate better than the national average at Portland VA Medical Center; 1 rate worse.
What do patients say about Portland VA Medical Center?
Portland 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 Portland VA Medical Center?
Portland VA Medical Center tracks 6 healthcare-associated infection types (CDC NHSN). 2 are better than the national benchmark, 0 are worse, and 0 are at the national average.
Does Portland VA Medical Center have emergency services?
Yes, Portland VA Medical Center provides emergency services.
What type of hospital is Portland VA Medical Center?
Portland VA Medical Center is a Acute Care - Veterans Administration facility with Veterans Health Administration ownership, located in Portland, OR.
Data Sources
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Hospital Compare. Last refreshed from CMS: . About PlainHospital
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