Complications & Deaths Measures
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CMS-tracked
Puerto Rico · Acute Care - Veterans Administration
San Juan VA Medical Center
According to PlainHospital's CMS star-rating ranking (CMS Hospital Compare overall stars), San Juan VA Medical Center ranks #2825 of 3182 rated US hospitals by overall star rating (highest = #1).
- 2★
- CMS overall rating
- 6th pct.
- national percentile
- #2825 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.
10 Calle Casia, San Juan, PR 00921 · San Juan County · (800) 449-8729
The verdict
According to PlainHospital's CMS star-rating ranking (CMS Hospital Compare overall stars), San Juan VA Medical Center ranks #2825 of 3182 rated US hospitals by overall star rating (highest = #1). That corpus rank reflects a below-median CMS star rating nationally, with 1 quality measure beating the national benchmark (6 worse).
- 6th pct.
- CMS star rating vs 3,182 rated US hospitals
- #2825 of 3182
- rated-hospital corpus placement
- 1
- measures better than national of 15 compared
- Yes
- emergency department on site
Since the last CMS release
This hospital held its 2-star rating across the May 2026 and August 2026 CMS releases.
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 San Juan VA Medical Center sits among rated US hospitals
2 Among the lowest higher than 6% 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
San Juan VA Medical Center vs. Puerto Rico and the nation
- San Juan VA Medical …
San Juan VA Medical Center
2 stars
- Puerto Rico avg
Puerto Rico state average
1.7 stars
- US avg
National average
3.2 stars
What this shows At 2 stars, San Juan VA Medical Center rates above the Puerto Rico average of 1.7 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 40.0%
2 of 5 stars
Worse-than-national profile for San Juan VA Medical Center
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 | 1.23 | Same as National |
| CMS Medicare PSI 90: Patient safety and adverse events composite | 1.9 | Worse than National |
| Death rate among surgical inpatients with serious treatable complications | 158.32 | Same as National |
| Death rate for CABG surgery patients | N/A | Not Available |
| Death rate for COPD patients | 6.6 | Same as National |
| Death rate for heart attack patients | 10.9 | Same as National |
| Death rate for heart failure patients | 7.7 | Better than National |
| Death rate for pneumonia patients | 15.5 | 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 | 0.19 | Same as National |
| In-hospital fall-associated fracture rate | 0.38 | Same as National |
| Perioperative pulmonary embolism or deep vein thrombosis rate | 4.75 | Same as National |
| Postoperative acute kidney injury requiring dialysis rate | 1.69 | Same as National |
| Postoperative hemorrhage or hematoma rate | 3.5 | 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 | 5 |
| Communication about medicines - linear mean score | N/A |
| Communication about medicines - star rating | 3 |
| Discharge information - linear mean score | N/A |
| Discharge information - star rating | 3 |
| Doctor communication - linear mean score | N/A |
| Doctor communication - star rating | 4 |
| Nurse communication - linear mean score | N/A |
| Nurse communication - star rating | 3 |
| Overall hospital rating - linear mean score | N/A |
| Overall hospital rating - star rating | 4 |
| Quietness - linear mean score | N/A |
| Quietness - star rating | 3 |
| 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) | 0.753 | Same as National |
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards) | 0.353 | 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 | 13.8 | Same as National |
| Heart failure (HF) 30-Day Readmission Rate | 21.7 | Same as National |
| Hospital return days for heart attack patients | 69.5 | More Days Than Average per 100 Discharges |
| Hospital return days for heart failure patients | 36.1 | More Days Than Average per 100 Discharges |
| Hospital return days for pneumonia patients | 45.7 | More Days Than Average per 100 Discharges |
| Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Readmission Measure (HWR) | 16.6 | Worse than National |
| Pneumonia (PN) 30-Day Readmission Rate | 17.8 | 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 | 4.8 | Same as National |
| Rate of readmission for CABG | N/A | Not Available |
| Rate of readmission for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients | 22.3 | 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 |
Nationwide hospitals with similar CMS profiles
Peer sets for San Juan VA Medical Center outside Puerto Rico, keyed to the elevated worse-than-national share.
Similar CMS star rating
Nearest overall stars outside PR (2/5 here).
Similar mortality outcomes
Nearest mortality measures rated better than national, outside PR (1 better here).
Nearby Hospitals in Puerto Rico
Other Medicare-certified hospitals in Puerto Rico.
One of 59 Medicare-certified hospitals in Puerto Rico, 6 are shown here.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How does San Juan VA Medical Center compare to other hospitals on CMS star rating?
According to PlainHospital's CMS star-rating ranking, San Juan VA Medical Center ranks #2825 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.
What is the CMS star rating for San Juan VA Medical Center?
San Juan VA Medical Center has an overall CMS star rating of 2 out of 5 (low-band), below the 3.2-star national average.
How does San Juan VA Medical Center perform on quality measures?
6 of 15 compared measures rate worse than national at San Juan VA Medical Center (elevated worse-share tercile); 1 rate better (typical).
What do patients say about San Juan VA Medical Center?
San Juan 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 San Juan VA Medical Center?
San Juan 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 San Juan VA Medical Center have emergency services?
Yes, San Juan VA Medical Center provides emergency services.
What type of hospital is San Juan VA Medical Center?
San Juan VA Medical Center is a Acute Care - Veterans Administration facility with Veterans Health Administration ownership, located in San Juan, PR.