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NORTHPORT VA MEDICAL CENTER

79 MIDDLEVILLE ROAD, NORTHPORT, NY 11768

CMS Overall Rating
★★★★★5/5
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How This Hospital Compares

CMS star rating compared across three benchmarks

vs New York Average
5★vs 2.8★ avg
▲ Above New York average
vs Similar Hospitals
5★vs 4.2★ avg
▲ Above average for its type
Acute Care - Veterans Administration
State Rank (Rated Hospitals)
#12of 136
Top 25% in New York

How CMS Calculates the Star Rating

Overall star is a weighted average of 5 quality groups

Source: CMS Hospital Quality Initiative. Weights: Mortality 22% · Safety 22% · Readmission 22% · Patient Experience 22% · Timely Care 12%.

Patient Experience (HCAHPS Survey)

Based on standardized surveys sent to random patients after discharge

Mortality & Outcomes

30-day mortality rates — percentage of patients who died within 30 days of admission

COPD Survival
7.1%
Same as national avg

Percentage of COPD (chronic lung disease) patients who died within 30 days of hospitalization.

Heart Failure Survival
9.5%
Same as national avg

Percentage of heart failure patients who died within 30 days. A lower number means more patients survived.

Pneumonia Survival
14.8%
Same as national avg

Percentage of pneumonia patients who died within 30 days. Reflects how well the hospital treats serious lung infections.

Infection Control

Standardized Infection Ratio (SIR) — below 1.0 is better than the national benchmark

CLABSI Rate
N/A

Central line-associated bloodstream infection rate. A number below 1.0 means fewer infections than the national average — better than expected.

CAUTI Rate
0.00
✓ At or below benchmark

Catheter-associated urinary tract infection rate. SIR below 1.0 = better than national benchmark. Important if you'll be in the ICU.

MRSA Rate
N/A

MRSA bloodstream infection rate. MRSA is a drug-resistant bacteria — an SIR below 1.0 means this hospital has fewer cases than expected nationally.

C. diff Rate
N/A

Clostridioides difficile (C. diff) infection rate. This gut bacteria can cause severe diarrhea — SIR below 1.0 is better than the national benchmark.

30-Day Readmission Rates

Lower readmission rates indicate better discharge planning and post-hospital care

Heart Failure Readmission
19.5%
Same as national avg

How often heart failure patients need to return to the hospital within 30 days. Lower is better — means patients were stable when discharged.

Hip/Knee Replacement Readmission
4.8%
Same as national avg

How often patients return to the hospital within 30 days after hip or knee replacement. Critical if you're planning joint replacement surgery.

Pneumonia Readmission
15.3%
Same as national avg

Percentage of pneumonia patients readmitted within 30 days. Reflects quality of treatment and discharge instructions.

Check Your Insurance Coverage

Before scheduling care at NORTHPORT VA MEDICAL CENTER, verify it is in your insurance network. Out-of-network care can result in significantly higher costs.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is an acute care hospital?▼
Acute care hospitals treat patients with serious illnesses or injuries that require immediate, short-term care. Most general hospitals fall into this category.
What does the CMS star rating mean?▼
CMS rates hospitals on a 1–5 star scale based on five quality groups: mortality, safety, readmissions, patient experience, and timely care. Higher stars mean better performance across these measures.
Is a higher star rating always better?▼
Generally yes, but consider your specific needs. A 3-star hospital might excel in cardiac care while scoring lower in other areas. Look at individual metrics relevant to your procedure.
How often is this data updated?▼
CMS updates hospital quality data quarterly (January, April, July, October). Overall star ratings are updated annually, usually in August.
What is HCAHPS?▼
HCAHPS (Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems) is a standardized patient satisfaction survey administered to random samples of hospital patients. Results reflect real patient experiences.
How do I read the infection rates?▼
Infection rates are shown as Standardized Infection Ratios (SIR). A SIR below 1.0 means fewer infections than nationally expected. A SIR of 0.5 means the hospital has half the expected infection rate — significantly better.
Does a lower star rating mean the hospital is unsafe?▼
Not necessarily. Lower-rated hospitals often serve sicker, more complex patient populations that make outcomes harder to achieve. Consider the full picture and consult your doctor.
How does NORTHPORT VA MEDICAL CENTER rank among hospitals in New York?▼
NORTHPORT VA MEDICAL CENTER ranks #12 out of 136 rated hospitals in New York by CMS overall star rating. This places it in the top 25% of New York hospitals — an above-average result.

Data source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (data.cms.gov). Updated quarterly. Last pipeline run: June 2026.