Va Central Alabama Healthcare System - Montgomery scores in the average range with a SafeHospitals USA Safety Score of 6.0/10 (Grade C — Average). The 2024 CMS data shows mixed results: some measures meet or exceed national standards, while others fall short. Patients should ask specific questions about infection control and readmission rates before admission.
How Va Central Alabama Healthcare System - Montgomery Compares Nationally
Using the 2024 CMS Hospital Compare dataset — the federal government's authoritative source for hospital quality — we analyzed performance across five clinical domains. Here is what the data shows for this facility:
Patient Experience & Survey Data
Patient experience surveys (HCAHPS) ask discharged patients about their hospital stay — communication with nurses and doctors, responsiveness of staff, cleanliness, and overall rating. CMS collected 136 completed surveys from Va Central Alabama Healthcare System - Montgomery patients for the 2024 reporting period.
Survey Rating: ★★☆☆☆ Patient Experience (2.0/5)
Timely Care Score: 0.0 (national average: ~80.0)
Infection Control Performance
Hospital-acquired infections (HAIs) are among the most preventable patient safety risks. CMS tracks six HAI measures including central line infections, catheter-related urinary tract infections, surgical site infections, and C. difficile rates. This facility has 0 HAI measures performing better than the national benchmark.
This facility does not currently outperform HAI benchmarks in the 2024 CMS dataset. This is a meaningful concern for patients scheduled for surgery, catheter procedures, or extended ICU stays. Ask your care team about infection prevention protocols.
Facility Information
📋 Quick Reference
- Hospital Type: Acute Care - Veterans Administration
- Ownership: Veterans Health Administration
- Address: 215 Perry Hill Road, Montgomery, AL 36109
- County: Montgomery County
- Phone: (334) 260-4100
- Emergency Services: Yes
- Birth-Friendly Designation: Not designated
About Our Scoring Methodology
Our SafeHospitals USA Safety Score is calculated from the official CMS Hospital Compare dataset using a weighted composite of: hospital-acquired infection rates (HAI, 30% weight), patient safety indicator measures (25%), mortality measure outcomes (20%), 30-day readmission rates (15%), and patient experience survey scores (10%). Scores range from 0–10 and are normalized against the national distribution of all Medicare-certified facilities.
Scores are recalculated annually when CMS releases updated Hospital Compare data. The current scores reflect the 2024 CMS data release, last verified by our data team on July 15, 2025.