VA Central Iowa Healthcare System - Hospital in Des Moines, IA
VA Central Iowa Healthcare System is a Medicare-certified hospital in Des Moines, IA (50310). Its CMS overall star rating is 4 out of 5 in the current data.
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Contact information
Phone: 515-699-5999
Address: 3600 30TH STREET, Des Moines, IA 50310
County: Polk County
CMS ratings for VA Central Iowa Healthcare System
CMS Five-Star ratings summarize three areas: health inspections, quality measures, and staffing. The overall rating combines those domains. For VA Central Iowa Healthcare System, the published overall rating is 4 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 VA Central Iowa Healthcare System.
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: VA Central Iowa Healthcare System. Ownership type: Veterans Health Administration. Provider type: Acute Care - Veterans Administration. CMS records ownership and operator information for every certified provider; confirm current ownership with the provider.
About hospitals in Des Moines
Hospitals provide inpatient medical and surgical care, emergency services, and diagnostic care. Medicare-certified hospitals receive CMS star ratings that summarize mortality, safety, readmission, patient experience, and timely and effective care.
When comparing hospitals, review the CMS overall rating and the underlying measure groups, confirm that the services you need are offered, and check whether the hospital participates in your insurance network. Ratings are signals, not medical advice. For local alternatives, browse the Hospitals directory for Des Moines, the Polk County hospitals list, or all care types in Des Moines.
ZIP code: all care providers in ZIP 50310 · Hospitals in ZIP 50310
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Key facts
| Care type | Hospital |
|---|---|
| CMS overall rating | 4 / 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 | 16003F |
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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