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VA Central Iowa Healthcare System
Hospital Des Moines, IA
3600 30th Street, Des Moines, IA 50310 · (515) 699-5999
Overall star rating 4
Patient survey rating 4
Hospital typeAcute Care - Veterans Administration
OwnershipVeterans Health Administration
Emergency servicesYes
77% 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 | 2 | 2 |
| Safety of care | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Readmissions | 2 | 3 | 0 |
What patients said
- Rated the hospital 9 or 10: 76%
- Nurses always communicated well: 83%
- Doctors always communicated well: 83%
- Room and bathroom always clean: 82%
- Always quiet at night: 60%
- Given information about recovery at home: 87%
429 completed surveys
Other options nearby
- Broadlawns Medical Center
2.6 mi away3★ - Unitypoint Health - Des Moines Iowa Methodist Medi
3.7 mi away3★ - Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center
2.6 mi away1★ - Clive Behavioral Health
3.9 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).