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VA Eastern Colorado Healthcare System in Aurora, CO

Also known as Rocky Mountain Regional VA Medical Center (RMR VAMC), VA

Directions (303) 399-8020 va.gov

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

Overview

About VA Eastern Colorado Healthcare System

VA Eastern Colorado Healthcare System is a vA medical center in Aurora, Adams County, Colorado. 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. The nearest other listed hospital is Children's Hospital Colorado, about 0.3 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
4 no different
Infections and complications acquired in the hospital.
Readmission
2 better · 3 no different · 1 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 0.67
  • Central line bloodstream infections (CLABSI)No different · SIR 0.26

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 recommend79%
  • Rated the hospital 9 or 1081%
  • Completed surveys566

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

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Frequently asked questions

Where is VA Eastern Colorado Healthcare System located?

VA Eastern Colorado Healthcare System is at 1700 North Wheeling Street, Aurora, CO 80045 in Adams County.

Does VA Eastern Colorado Healthcare System have an emergency room?

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

What is the CMS star rating of VA Eastern Colorado Healthcare System?

VA Eastern Colorado 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 Eastern Colorado Healthcare System a trauma center?

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

What is the phone number of VA Eastern Colorado Healthcare System?

The main phone number on record with Medicare is (303) 399-8020.

Would patients recommend VA Eastern Colorado Healthcare System?

In the most recent HCAHPS patient survey (566 completed surveys), 79% of patients said they would definitely recommend the hospital, and 81% rated it 9 or 10 out of 10.

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