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VA San Diego Healthcare System in San Diego, CA

Also known as Veterans Affairs San Diego Healthcare System, VA

Directions (858) 552-8585 sandiego.va.gov

In a medical emergency, call 911. This page is for information only.

Overview

About VA San Diego Healthcare System

VA San Diego Healthcare System is a vA medical center in San Diego, San Diego County, California. It reports its ownership to Medicare as the Veterans Health Administration. It provides emergency services. Its CMS Overall Hospital Quality Star Rating is 5 out of 5. It has 256 licensed beds, according to state license data via HIFLD. The nearest other listed hospital is Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla, about 0.9 mi away.

CMS Care Compare

Quality ratings

5
Overall Hospital Quality Star Rating, out of 5

How this hospital compares with the national rate on each measure group:

Mortality
2 better · 3 no different
Deaths within 30 days for conditions such as heart attack, heart failure, pneumonia and stroke.
Safety of care
1 better · 3 no different
Infections and complications acquired in the hospital.
Readmission
4 no different · 2 worse
Unplanned returns to the hospital after discharge.

Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Hospital General Information. How star ratings work.

Safety of care

Infections and sepsis care

  • Catheter-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTI)No different · SIR 0.73
  • Central line bloodstream infections (CLABSI)No different · SIR 0.62

SIR is the standardized infection ratio: below 1 means fewer infections than predicted for a hospital like this one. Period ending September 2025. Source: CMS Healthcare-Associated Infections and Timely and Effective Care.

HCAHPS survey

What patients say

  • Patient survey star rating
  • Would definitely recommend74%
  • Rated the hospital 9 or 1072%
  • Completed surveys556

Survey period ending September 2025. Source: CMS HCAHPS Patient Survey.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is VA San Diego Healthcare System located?

VA San Diego Healthcare System is at 3350 La Jolla Village Drive, San Diego, CA 92161 in San Diego County.

Does VA San Diego Healthcare System have an emergency room?

Yes. VA San Diego Healthcare System reports emergency services to Medicare. In a life-threatening emergency, call 911.

What is the CMS star rating of VA San Diego Healthcare System?

VA San Diego Healthcare System has a CMS Overall Hospital Quality Star Rating of 5 out of 5. The rating combines measures of mortality, safety of care, readmission, patient experience and timely and effective care, compared with hospitals nationwide.

Is VA San Diego Healthcare System a trauma center?

We have no trauma center designation on record for VA San Diego Healthcare System. Hospitals without one still treat injuries in their emergency department and transfer patients who need a trauma center. Check the California trauma program for the current list.

What is the phone number of VA San Diego Healthcare System?

The main phone number on record with Medicare is (858) 552-8585.

Would patients recommend VA San Diego Healthcare System?

In the most recent HCAHPS patient survey (556 completed surveys), 74% of patients said they would definitely recommend the hospital, and 72% rated it 9 or 10 out of 10.

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