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James E. Van Zandt VA Medical Center (altoona)
Hospital Altoona, PA
2907 Pleasant Valley Boulevard, Altoona, PA 16602 · (814) 943-8164
Overall star rating 5
Patient survey rating 4
Hospital typeAcute Care - Veterans Administration
OwnershipVeterans Health Administration
Emergency servicesNo
80% would definitely recommend
How its results compare with the national rate
Number of measures in each group where CMS found this hospital better than, no different from or worse than the national rate.
| Measure | Better | No different | Worse |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mortality | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Readmissions | 1 | 3 | 0 |
What patients said
- Rated the hospital 9 or 10: 84%
- Nurses always communicated well: 87%
- Doctors always communicated well: 79%
- Room and bathroom always clean: 87%
- Always quiet at night: 62%
- Given information about recovery at home: 89%
177 completed surveys
Other options nearby
- Conemaugh Nason Medical Center
12.3 mi away5★ - UPMC Altoona
1.5 mi away3★ - Penn Highlands Tyrone
13.3 mi away
Ratings describe past performance reported to CMS and can change. Confirm insurance, availability and services directly with the provider, and talk to your doctor or care team. Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog, Hospital General Information; Patient survey (HCAHPS) (released Jul 22, 2026).