James E. Van Zandt VA Medical Center (altoona) - Hospital in Altoona, PA
James E. Van Zandt VA Medical Center (altoona) is a Medicare-certified hospital in Altoona, PA (16602). In the current data, its CMS overall star rating stands at 5 out of 5.
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Contact details
Telephone: 814-943-8164
Street address: 2907 PLEASANT VALLEY BOULEVARD, Altoona, PA 16602
County: Blair County
CMS ratings for James E. Van Zandt VA Medical Center (altoona)
CMS Five-Star ratings roll up three areas - health inspections, quality measures, and staffing - and the overall rating is built from those domains. For James E. Van Zandt VA Medical Center (altoona), the published overall rating is 5 out of 5, with health inspections at 0 and staffing at 0.
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Inspections, fines & enforcement
CMS publishes health inspection results and any civil money penalties or enforcement actions for certified providers. The current Care Compare record is the authoritative source for James E. Van Zandt VA Medical Center (altoona).
Staffing
CMS publishes nurse staffing information for certified providers. Staffing levels vary by resident acuity; compare staffing figures alongside inspection findings when evaluating care.
Ownership & operation
Legal name: James E. Van Zandt VA Medical Center (altoona). Ownership type: Veterans Health Administration. Provider type: Acute Care - Veterans Administration. CMS keeps ownership and operator details on file for every certified provider; confirm current ownership directly with the provider.
About hospitals in Altoona
Hospitals deliver inpatient medical and surgical care, emergency services, and diagnostic testing. Medicare-certified hospitals receive CMS star ratings that cover mortality, safety, readmission, patient experience, and timely and effective care.
When comparing hospitals, examine the CMS overall rating along with the measure groups behind it, confirm the services you need are available, and check whether the hospital is in your insurance network. Ratings are signals, not medical advice. For local alternatives, browse the Hospitals directory for Altoona, the Blair County hospitals list, or all care types in Altoona.
ZIP code: all care providers in ZIP 16602 · Hospitals in ZIP 16602
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Key facts
| Care type | Hospital |
|---|---|
| CMS overall rating | 5 / 5 |
| Health inspection rating | — |
| Quality measures rating | — |
| Staffing rating | — |
| Certified beds | — |
| Residents | — |
| Ownership | Veterans Health Administration |
| Provider type | Acute Care - Veterans Administration |
| CMS certification number | 39001F |
Frequently asked questions
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Data provenance
Source: CMS Hospital General Information - dataset xubh-q36u. Processing date: 2026-08-23. See the methodology page for normalization details. This profile is informational only and is not medical advice.
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