Lexington VA Medical Center in Lexington, KY
Also known as VA Troy Bowling Campus, VA Hospital, VA
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About Lexington VA Medical Center
Lexington VA Medical Center is a vA medical center in Lexington, Fayette County, Kentucky. 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. The nearest other listed hospital is Albert B. Chandler Hospital, about 0.2 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 1.64
- Central line bloodstream infections (CLABSI)No different · SIR 0.80
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 recommend80%
- Rated the hospital 9 or 1081%
- Completed surveys532
Survey period ending September 2025. Source: CMS HCAHPS Patient Survey.
Map
38.02885, -84.50642
Nearby hospitals
- Albert B. Chandler Hospital1000 South Limestone, Lexington, KY · Emergency roomHospital0.2 mi
- University of Kentucky Hospital800 Rose Street, Lexington, KY · Level I traumaAcute care hospital0.3 mi
- Baptist Health Lexington1740 Nicholasville Road, Lexington, KY · Emergency roomAcute care hospital0.8 mi
- Continuing Care Hospital, IncOne Saint Joseph Drive, Lexington, KYLong-term care hospital0.9 mi
- Saint Joseph HospitalOne Saint Joseph Drive, Lexington, KY · Emergency roomAcute care hospital0.9 mi
- Good Samaritan Hospital310 South Limestone, Lexington, KY · Level I traumaHospital1.0 mi
- Cardinal Hill Rehabilitation Hospital2050 Versailles Road, Lexington, KYRehabilitation hospital2.3 mi
- Eastern State Hospital1350 Bull Lea Road, Lexington, KYPsychiatric hospital3.9 mi
- The Ridge Behavioral Health System3050 Rio Dosa Drive, Lexington, KYPsychiatric hospital3.9 mi
- Saint Joseph East150 North Eagle Creek Drive, Lexington, KY · Emergency roomAcute care hospital4.1 mi
Frequently asked questions
Where is Lexington VA Medical Center located?
Lexington VA Medical Center is at 1101 Veterans Drive, Lexington, KY 40502 in Fayette County.
Does Lexington VA Medical Center have an emergency room?
Yes. Lexington VA Medical Center reports emergency services to Medicare. In a life-threatening emergency, call 911.
What is the CMS star rating of Lexington VA Medical Center?
Lexington 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 Lexington VA Medical Center a trauma center?
We have no trauma center designation on record for Lexington VA Medical Center. Hospitals without one still treat injuries in their emergency department and transfer patients who need a trauma center. Check the Kentucky trauma program for the current list.
What is the phone number of Lexington VA Medical Center?
The main phone number on record with Medicare is (859) 233-4511.
Would patients recommend Lexington VA Medical Center?
In the most recent HCAHPS patient survey (532 completed surveys), 80% of patients said they would definitely recommend the hospital, and 81% rated it 9 or 10 out of 10.
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