Washington Dc Va Medical Center Ratings
50 Irving Street N.W.
Washington, DC 20422
Phone: (202) 745-8000
Washington, DC 20422
Phone: (202) 745-8000
Hospital Type: Acute Care - Veterans Administration
Emergency Services: YES
Contents:
Quality of Care - Infectious Diseases - ER Wait Time - Patient Ratings
Quality of Care - Mortality Rate
How well does Washington Dc Va Medical Center save lives? 33% better than the national average, based on the overall mortality rate for critical illnesses.| Mortality Rate at Washington Dc Va Medical Center | National Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Heart Attack | 11.5% | 12.6% |
| Heart Failure | 6.1% | 11.8% |
| Pneumonia | 14.4% | 18.2% |
Infectious Disease at Washington Dc Va Medical Center
Drug resistant bacteria are becoming a large health risk facing the United States. There are an increasing number of drug resistant bacteria, including: drug resistant bacteria due primarily to unnecessary and mis-applied use among humans and livestock, patients with hospitalizations for relatively minor reasons can suddenly face lifethreatening illness.| Infectious Disease | Cases |
|---|---|
| C. Diff Sickens more than a half million people each year and has a 17% mortality rate after one year1 | Not Available |
| MRSA Causes life-threatening bloodstream infections, pneumonia and surgical site infections. Mortality rates may be as high as 20%2 | Not Available |
Emergency Room Wait Time Ratings
Average Time Spent In Emergency Department: 0h 0mPatient Ratings
While customer satisfaction surveys don't necessarily reflect the quality of care provided at the hospital, it can identify some areas that are important standards to maintain, such as managing pain and maintaining a sanitary environment.Overall Patient Rating: AVERAGE
Positive Patient Ratings
Some patients praise:- Doctors usually communicate well with patients
Negative Patient Ratings
- Staff doesn't respond quickly when patients need help
- Nurses often fail to communicate
- Patients often don't receive help when they request it
- Facilities are sometimes dirty
Footnotes:
1C Diff Mortality Rate
2MRSA Mortality Rate
Washington Dc Va Medical Center Stories
May 18, 2026, 1:56 PM
: "Brought my Mom here (Washington Hosp. Center). She arrived at around 11 am yesterday and it is 1:44pm the next day over 24 hours. She has been admitted but guess where she is right now in the HALLWAY, where they are stacking people. I so want to get her out of there; I never wanted her to go there in the first place but respecting her wishing because her doctor and her records is there this is what she wanted. It's dirty and they need better quality control!" - A.
Jun 08, 2025, 5:46 PM
Medstar Georgetown University Hospital: "This is a dangerous hospital to be a Black patient in. If you choose to go here be prepared to bring an advocate/ witness to protect you. Carefully check your physician notes and seek immediate assistance if they chart something untruthful." - David
Oct 20, 2024, 9:15 PM
Medstar Georgetown University Hospital: "Came here with my 84 year old father. I called before we came and they said the wait was 3 hours. 6 & 1/2 hours later and we still have not seen a doctor. Georgetown Hospital sucks." - Martin
Oct 20, 2024, 9:03 PM
Medstar Georgetown University Hospital: "Came here with my 84 year old father. I called before we came and they said the wait was 3 hours. 6 & 1/2 hours later and we still have not seen a doctor. Georgetown Hospital sucks." - Martin
Oct 20, 2024, 9:03 PM
Medstar Georgetown University Hospital: "Came here with my 84 year old father. I called before we came and they said the wait was 3 hours. 6 & 1/2 hours later and we still have not seen a doctor. Georgetown Hospital sucks." - Martin
