Houston VA Medical Center in Houston, TX
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About Houston VA Medical Center
Houston VA Medical Center is a vA medical center in Houston, Harris County, Texas. 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 Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center, about 0.3 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)Better than national · SIR 0.40
- Central line bloodstream infections (CLABSI)Better than national · SIR 0.31
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 recommend71%
- Rated the hospital 9 or 1074%
- Completed surveys545
Survey period ending September 2025. Source: CMS HCAHPS Patient Survey.
Map
29.70592, -95.39007
Nearby hospitals
- Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center2002 Holcombe Boulevard, Houston, TX · Emergency roomVA medical center0.3 mi
- Tirr Memorial Hermann1333 Moursund Ave, Houston, TXRehabilitation hospital0.3 mi
- Ben Taub General Hospital1504 Taub Loop, Houston, TX · Emergency roomHospital0.4 mi
- Harris Health1504 Taub Loop, Houston, TX · Level I traumaAcute care hospital0.5 mi
- Baylor St Lukes Medical Center6720 Bertner Ave, Ste Mc1-266, Houston, TX · Emergency roomAcute care hospital0.6 mi
- Houston Methodist Hospital6565 Fannin, Houston, TX · Emergency roomAcute care hospital0.7 mi
- Encompass Health Rehabilitation of Houston at the3010 Yellowstone Blvd, Houston, TXRehabilitation hospital0.7 mi
- Texas Childrens Hospital6621 Fannin Street, Houston, TX · Level I traumaChildren's hospital0.7 mi
- Memorial Hermann - Texas Medical Center6411 Fannin, Houston, TX · Level I traumaAcute care hospital0.7 mi
- Kindred Hospital Houston Medical Center6441 Main St, Houston, TXLong-term care hospital0.8 mi
Frequently asked questions
Where is Houston VA Medical Center located?
Houston VA Medical Center is at 2002 Holcombe Blvd., Houston, TX 77030 in Harris County.
Does Houston VA Medical Center have an emergency room?
Yes. Houston VA Medical Center reports emergency services to Medicare. In a life-threatening emergency, call 911.
What is the CMS star rating of Houston VA Medical Center?
Houston VA Medical Center 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 Houston VA Medical Center a trauma center?
We have no trauma center designation on record for Houston VA Medical Center. Hospitals without one still treat injuries in their emergency department and transfer patients who need a trauma center. Check the Texas trauma program for the current list.
What is the phone number of Houston VA Medical Center?
The main phone number on record with Medicare is (713) 794-7100.
Would patients recommend Houston VA Medical Center?
In the most recent HCAHPS patient survey (545 completed surveys), 71% of patients said they would definitely recommend the hospital, and 74% rated it 9 or 10 out of 10.
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