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Overton Brooks VA Medical Center (Shreveport) in Shreveport, LA

Also known as Overton Brooks VA Medical Center, VA

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

Overview

About Overton Brooks VA Medical Center (Shreveport)

Overton Brooks VA Medical Center (Shreveport) is a vA medical center in Shreveport, Caddo Parish, Louisiana. It reports its ownership to Medicare as the Veterans Health Administration. It provides emergency services. Its CMS Overall Hospital Quality Star Rating is 2 out of 5. It has about 111 beds, according to OpenStreetMap. The nearest other listed hospital is Brentwood Hospital, about 1.0 mi away.

CMS Care Compare

Quality ratings

2
Overall Hospital Quality Star Rating, out of 5

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

Mortality
4 no different
Deaths within 30 days for conditions such as heart attack, heart failure, pneumonia and stroke.
Safety of care
3 no different · 1 worse
Infections and complications acquired in the hospital.
Readmission
5 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 1.90
  • Central line bloodstream infections (CLABSI)No different · SIR 1.41

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 recommend67%
  • Rated the hospital 9 or 1068%
  • Completed surveys495

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

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Overton Brooks VA Medical Center (Shreveport) located?

Overton Brooks VA Medical Center (Shreveport) is at 510 East Stoner Avenue, Shreveport, LA 71101 in Caddo Parish.

Does Overton Brooks VA Medical Center (Shreveport) have an emergency room?

Yes. Overton Brooks VA Medical Center (Shreveport) reports emergency services to Medicare. In a life-threatening emergency, call 911.

What is the CMS star rating of Overton Brooks VA Medical Center (Shreveport)?

Overton Brooks VA Medical Center (Shreveport) has a CMS Overall Hospital Quality Star Rating of 2 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 Overton Brooks VA Medical Center (Shreveport) a trauma center?

We have no trauma center designation on record for Overton Brooks VA Medical Center (Shreveport). Hospitals without one still treat injuries in their emergency department and transfer patients who need a trauma center. Check the Louisiana trauma program for the current list.

What is the phone number of Overton Brooks VA Medical Center (Shreveport)?

The main phone number on record with Medicare is (318) 424-6037.

Would patients recommend Overton Brooks VA Medical Center (Shreveport)?

In the most recent HCAHPS patient survey (495 completed surveys), 67% of patients said they would definitely recommend the hospital, and 68% rated it 9 or 10 out of 10.