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Hospital in Dallas, Texas

Dallas VA Medical Center (VA North Texas Healthcare System)

Acute Care - Veterans Administration

4500 S. Lancaster Road, Dallas, TX 75216
(214) 742-8387

CMS overall star rating

CMS gives this hospital an overall star rating of 3 out of 5. The rating summarizes the measure groups below. How to read hospital star ratings.

Compared with Texas and the U.S.

  • This hospital3
  • Texas average3.4 (216 rated)
  • U.S. average3.2 (3,174 rated)

Averages are the mean overall star rating of hospitals that have one in the CMS file: 216 in Texas, 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 3 of 8 safety of care measures for this hospital; none were worse than the national rate. Better: 1. No different: 2. Worse: 0.

Readmission

Measures of unplanned returns to the hospital.

CMS reported 5 of 11 readmission measures for this hospital; 1 was worse than the national rate. Better: 0. No different: 4. Worse: 1.

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 6 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)

Patient survey summary star rating

496 patients completed the survey between Oct 1, 2024 to Sep 30, 2025, a response rate of 24%. 63% of surveyed patients said they would definitely recommend the hospital. 66% of surveyed patients rated the hospital 9 or 10 out of 10.

  • This hospital3
  • Texas average3.3 (229 rated)
  • U.S. average3.3 (3,183 rated)

Mean patient survey summary star rating of hospitals that have one.

Survey topic star ratings
Nurse communication
Doctor communication
Communication about medicines
Discharge information
Cleanliness
Quietness at night
Overall hospital rating
Would recommend

Facility details

Hospital typeAcute Care - Veterans Administration
OwnershipVeterans Health Administration
Emergency servicesYes
Birthing-friendly designationNot available
CountyDallas
CMS certification number45066F
Name in CMS fileDALLAS VA MEDICAL CENTER (VA NORTH TEXAS HEALTHCARE SYSTEM)

Also in Dallas

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Dallas Medical CenterAcute Care HospitalsYes
Medical City Dallas HospitalAcute Care HospitalsYes
Methodist Charlton Medical CenterAcute Care HospitalsYes
Methodist Dallas Medical CenterAcute Care HospitalsYes
Parkland Health & Hospital SystemAcute Care HospitalsYes
White Rock Medical CenterAcute Care HospitalsYes
Baylor Scott and White Medical Center UptownNot availableAcute Care HospitalsYes
Texas Institute for Surgery at Presbyterian HospitNot availableAcute Care HospitalsYes
Nursing homes in Dallas
Nursing homeCMS overall ratingHealth inspection ratingCertified bedsOwnership
Golden Acres Living and Rehabilitation Center264For profit - Corporation
The Renaissance at Kessler Park135For profit - Corporation
Skyline Nursing Center204Government - Hospital district
Treemont Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center130For profit - Limited Liability company
Avir at The Meadow184For profit - Limited Liability company
Brentwood Place Three120For profit - Corporation
Fair Park Health & Rehabilitation Center114For profit - Corporation
Five Points at Lake Highlands Nursing and Rehab280For profit - Limited Liability company

All 19 hospitals and 33 nursing homes in Dallas