West Haven VA Medical Center in West Haven, CT
Also known as Veterans Administration Medical Center, VA
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About West Haven VA Medical Center
West Haven VA Medical Center is a vA medical center in West Haven, New Haven County, Connecticut. It reports its ownership to Medicare as the Veterans Health Administration. It provides emergency services. Its CMS Overall Hospital Quality Star Rating is 3 out of 5. It has 216 licensed beds, according to state license data via HIFLD. The nearest other listed hospital is Yale-New Haven Hospital, about 1.8 mi away.
Quality ratings
How this hospital compares with the national rate on each measure group:
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Hospital General Information. How star ratings work.
Infections and sepsis care
- Catheter-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTI)No different · SIR 0.00
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.
What patients say
- Patient survey star rating
- Would definitely recommend76%
- Rated the hospital 9 or 1076%
- Completed surveys541
Survey period ending September 2025. Source: CMS HCAHPS Patient Survey.
Map
41.28468, -72.95748
Nearby hospitals
- Yale-New Haven Hospital20 York St, New Haven, CT · Level I traumaAcute care hospital1.8 mi
- Connecticut Mental Health Center34 Park Street, New Haven, CTPsychiatric hospital1.8 mi
- The Connecticut Hospice Inc.100 Double Beach Road, Branford, CTAcute care hospital6.7 mi
- Bridgeport Hospital Milford Campus300 Seaside Avenue, Milford, CT · Emergency roomHospital7.3 mi
- Griffin Hospital130 Division St, Derby, CT · Emergency roomAcute care hospital7.7 mi
- Bridgeport Hospital267 Grant Street, Bridgeport, CT · Level III traumaAcute care hospital13 mi
- Southwest Connecticut Mental Health System1635 Central Ave, Bridgeport, CTPsychiatric hospital13 mi
- Gaylord Hospital IncGaylord Farm Rd, Wallingford, CTLong-term care hospital14 mi
- Masonicare Health Center22 Masonic Ave Bldg Sturges, Wallingford, CTPsychiatric hospital14 mi
- St Vincent's Medical Center2800 Main St, Bridgeport, CT · Level III traumaAcute care hospital14 mi
Frequently asked questions
Where is West Haven VA Medical Center located?
West Haven VA Medical Center is at 950 Campbell Avenue, West Haven, CT 06516 in New Haven County.
Does West Haven VA Medical Center have an emergency room?
Yes. West Haven VA Medical Center reports emergency services to Medicare. In a life-threatening emergency, call 911.
What is the CMS star rating of West Haven VA Medical Center?
West Haven VA Medical Center has a CMS Overall Hospital Quality Star Rating of 3 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 West Haven VA Medical Center a trauma center?
We have no trauma center designation on record for West Haven VA Medical Center. Hospitals without one still treat injuries in their emergency department and transfer patients who need a trauma center. Check the Connecticut trauma program for the current list.
What is the phone number of West Haven VA Medical Center?
The main phone number on record with Medicare is (203) 932-5711.
Would patients recommend West Haven VA Medical Center?
In the most recent HCAHPS patient survey (541 completed surveys), 76% of patients said they would definitely recommend the hospital, and 76% rated it 9 or 10 out of 10.
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