Hospital in Tampa, Florida
Tampa VA Medical Center
Acute Care - Veterans Administration
13000 Bruce B Downs Blvd., Tampa, FL 33612
(813) 972-2000
CMS overall star rating
CMS gives this hospital an overall star rating of 4 out of 5. The rating summarizes the measure groups below. How to read hospital star ratings.
Compared with Florida and the U.S.
- This hospital4
- Florida average3.1 (168 rated)
- U.S. average3.2 (3,174 rated)
Averages are the mean overall star rating of hospitals that have one in the CMS file: 168 in Florida, 3,174 nationwide. Hospitals without a rating are left out.
Measure groups
Each square is one measure in the CMS group. The comparison is the one CMS publishes: better than, no different from, or worse than the national rate.
Mortality
Measures of deaths within 30 days of care for certain conditions and procedures.
CMS reported 5 of 8 mortality measures for this hospital; none were worse than the national rate. Better: 3. No different: 2. Worse: 0.
Safety of care
Measures of infections and complications.
CMS reported 4 of 8 safety of care measures for this hospital; none were worse than the national rate. Better: 0. No different: 4. Worse: 0.
Readmission
Measures of unplanned returns to the hospital.
CMS reported 6 of 11 readmission measures for this hospital; 2 were worse than the national rate. Better: 1. No different: 3. Worse: 2.
Patient experience
CMS reported 10 of 15 patient experience measures for this hospital. This file does not say how they compare with the national rate.
Timely and effective care
CMS reported 5 of 10 timely and effective care measures for this hospital. This file does not say how they compare with the national rate.
Patient survey (HCAHPS)
507 patients completed the survey between Oct 1, 2024 to Sep 30, 2025, a response rate of 32%. 78% of surveyed patients said they would definitely recommend the hospital. 78% of surveyed patients rated the hospital 9 or 10 out of 10.
- This hospital4
- Florida average2.7 (165 rated)
- U.S. average3.3 (3,183 rated)
Mean patient survey summary star rating of hospitals that have one.
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Facility details
| Hospital type | Acute Care - Veterans Administration |
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| Ownership | Veterans Health Administration |
| Emergency services | Yes |
| Birthing-friendly designation | Not available |
| County | Hillsborough |
| CMS certification number | 10063F |
| Name in CMS file | TAMPA VA MEDICAL CENTER |
Also in Tampa
| Hospital | CMS overall rating | Type | Emergency services |
|---|---|---|---|
| HCA Florida South Tampa Hospital | Acute Care Hospitals | Yes | |
| St Josephs Hospital | Acute Care Hospitals | Yes | |
| AdventHealth Carrollwood | Acute Care Hospitals | Yes | |
| AdventHealth Tampa | Acute Care Hospitals | Yes | |
| Tampa General Hospital | Acute Care Hospitals | Yes |
| Nursing home | CMS overall rating | Health inspection rating | Certified beds | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canterbury Towers Inc | 60 | Non profit - Corporation | ||
| Blue Palms Health and Rehabilitation Center at Fle | 163 | Non profit - Church related | ||
| Whispering Oaks | 236 | For profit - Limited Liability company | ||
| Woodbridge Care Center and Rehab | 120 | For profit - Individual | ||
| Fairway Oaks Center | 120 | For profit - Individual | ||
| The Bristol Care Center | 266 | For profit - Individual | ||
| Aviata at the Bay | 150 | For profit - Limited Liability company | ||
| Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center of Tampa | 174 | Non profit - Corporation |