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VA North Florida/South Georgia Healthcare System - Gainesville in Gainesville, FL

Also known as Malcom Randall Veterans Administration Medical Center, VA

Directions (352) 376-1611 northflorida.va.gov

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

Overview

About VA North Florida/South Georgia Healthcare System - Gainesville

VA North Florida/South Georgia Healthcare System - Gainesville is a vA medical center in Gainesville, Alachua County, Florida. It reports its ownership to Medicare as the Veterans Health Administration. It provides emergency services. Its CMS Overall Hospital Quality Star Rating is 4 out of 5. It has 222 licensed beds, according to state license data via HIFLD. The nearest other listed hospital is Select Specialty Hospital Gainesville Inc, about 0.3 mi away.

CMS Care Compare

Quality ratings

4
Overall Hospital Quality Star Rating, out of 5

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

Mortality
3 better · 2 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
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 0.45
  • Central line bloodstream infections (CLABSI)No different · SIR 0.97

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 recommend75%
  • Rated the hospital 9 or 1074%
  • Completed surveys535

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

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29.63682, -82.34654

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Frequently asked questions

Where is VA North Florida/South Georgia Healthcare System - Gainesville located?

VA North Florida/South Georgia Healthcare System - Gainesville is at 1601 S W Archer Road, Gainesville, FL 32608 in Alachua County.

Does VA North Florida/South Georgia Healthcare System - Gainesville have an emergency room?

Yes. VA North Florida/South Georgia Healthcare System - Gainesville reports emergency services to Medicare. In a life-threatening emergency, call 911.

What is the CMS star rating of VA North Florida/South Georgia Healthcare System - Gainesville?

VA North Florida/South Georgia Healthcare System - Gainesville has a CMS Overall Hospital Quality Star Rating of 4 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 North Florida/South Georgia Healthcare System - Gainesville a trauma center?

We have no trauma center designation on record for VA North Florida/South Georgia Healthcare System - Gainesville. Hospitals without one still treat injuries in their emergency department and transfer patients who need a trauma center. Check the Florida trauma program for the current list.

What is the phone number of VA North Florida/South Georgia Healthcare System - Gainesville?

The main phone number on record with Medicare is (352) 376-1611.

Would patients recommend VA North Florida/South Georgia Healthcare System - Gainesville?

In the most recent HCAHPS patient survey (535 completed surveys), 75% of patients said they would definitely recommend the hospital, and 74% rated it 9 or 10 out of 10.

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