Facility Information
📋 Quick Reference
- Hospital Type: Acute Care - Veterans Administration
- Ownership: Veterans Health Administration
- Address: 1601 Kirkwood Highway, Wilmington, DE 19805
- County: New Castle County
- Phone: (302) 994-2511
- Emergency Services: Yes
- Birth-Friendly Designation: Not designated
Wilmington Va Medical Center scores in the average range with a SafeHospitals USA Safety Score of 5.5/10 (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 Wilmington Va Medical Center Compares Nationally
Using the 2024 CMS Hospital Compare dataset — the federal government's official source for hospital quality — we analyzed performance across five quality measures. 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 422 completed surveys from Wilmington Va Medical Center patients for the 2024 reporting period.
Survey Rating: ★★★☆☆ Patient Experience (3.0/5)
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 important concern for patients scheduled for surgery, catheter procedures, or extended ICU stays. Ask your care team about infection prevention protocols.
Recovery & Hospital Return Days
This section shows whether discharged patients spent extra days back in the hospital within 30 days of leaving, compared to the national average. Fewer days indicate a safer discharge process and a better recovery at home:
- Heart Failure Patients: Patients spent average of 20.5 fewer days in the hospital after discharge (better than average).
- Pneumonia Patients: Patients spent average of 13.0 fewer days in the hospital after discharge (better than average).
FAQs
Q. What is the safety grade of WILMINGTON VA MEDICAL CENTER?
Q. Is WILMINGTON VA MEDICAL CENTER designated as Birth-Friendly?
Q. How expensive is care at WILMINGTON VA MEDICAL CENTER compared to the national average?
Q. What do patient surveys say about outpatient surgery at WILMINGTON VA MEDICAL CENTER?
Q. Does WILMINGTON VA MEDICAL CENTER offer emergency services?
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 March 15, 2026.
