Boise Va Medical Center
Boise, ID · Ada County · Acute Care - Veterans Administration · CMS 5 stars · April 2026
What is Boise Va Medical Center's hospital quality rating?
As of April 2026, Boise Va Medical Center in Boise, ID holds a CMS Overall Star Rating of 5 stars — the official rating published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Its Gera US Hospital Quality Index (GUHQI) is 95.5/100, in the "Exceptional" tier, derived from real CMS mortality, readmission, and HCAHPS data.
| CMS measure | Value | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Star Rating | 5 stars (of 5) | CMS official composite quality rating |
| Gera US Hospital Quality Index | 95.5 / 100 | Exceptional tier — see methodology |
| Hospital type | Acute Care - Veterans Administration | |
| Ownership | Veterans Health Administration | |
| Emergency services | Yes | |
| Mortality measures better than national | 1 | Statistically better than US average rate |
| Mortality measures worse than national | 0 | Statistically worse than US average rate |
| Readmission measures better than national | 2 | Statistically better than US average rate |
| Readmission measures worse than national | 0 | Statistically worse than US average rate |
| HCAHPS patient-experience measures | 10 | Number of measures reported (max 15) |
CMS Facility ID (CCN): 13003F. View the full profile on CMS Hospital Care Compare. Ratings can be several months old — always check the latest detail before making any healthcare decision.
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Top 6 hospitals in Idaho by Gera US Hospital Quality Index (April 2026)
- 1.St Luke'S Nampa Medical CenterNampa, ID100/1005 stars
- 2.West Valley Medical CenterCaldwell, ID100/1005 stars
- 3.Boise Va Medical CenterBoise, ID95.5/1005 stars
- 4.St Luke'S Elmore Medical CenterMountain Home, ID95.5/1005 stars
- 5.St Luke'S Regional Medical CenterBoise, ID94.9/1005 stars
- 6.St Lukes Magic Valley Medical CenterTwin Falls, ID86.4/1004 stars
Rankings use the Gera US Hospital Quality Index (GUHQI), a transparent 0–100 score derived from CMS Overall Star Ratings, mortality outcomes, readmission outcomes, and HCAHPS coverage. See the full formula. Only hospitals with an official CMS star rating (4 or 5 stars) are listed. Check the latest data on CMS Hospital Care Compare before making any healthcare decision.
Other top-rated hospitals in Idaho
- St Luke'S Nampa Medical Center(Nampa)GUHQI 100 · 5 stars
- West Valley Medical Center(Caldwell)GUHQI 100 · 5 stars
- St Luke'S Elmore Medical Center(Mountain Home)GUHQI 95.5 · 5 stars
- St Luke'S Regional Medical Center(Boise)GUHQI 94.9 · 5 stars
- St Lukes Magic Valley Medical Center(Twin Falls)GUHQI 86.4 · 4 stars
Frequently asked questions
- What is Boise Va Medical Center's CMS star rating?
- As of April 2026, Boise Va Medical Center in Boise, ID holds a CMS Overall Star Rating of 5 stars — the official quality rating published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) on Hospital Care Compare.
- What is the Gera US Hospital Quality Index score for Boise Va Medical Center?
- The Gera US Hospital Quality Index (GUHQI) for Boise Va Medical Center is 95.5/100, placing it in the "Exceptional" tier. The GUHQI is a transparent composite of CMS star rating, mortality outcomes, readmission outcomes, and HCAHPS patient-experience coverage.
- How does Boise Va Medical Center perform on mortality and readmission?
- Boise Va Medical Center has 1 mortality measure statistically better than the national rate and 0 worse, plus 2 readmission measures better and 0 worse, per CMS Hospital Care Compare (April 2026).
- Is Boise Va Medical Center a good hospital?
- Boise Va Medical Center holds a CMS 5 stars — one of the highest ratings awarded by the U.S. government's official hospital comparison tool. Its Gera US Hospital Quality Index of 95.5/100 (Exceptional) reflects strong performance on multiple CMS quality measures. Always consult CMS Hospital Care Compare and your own clinician before making any healthcare decision.
- What does the CMS star rating measure?
- The CMS Overall Star Rating is a 1–5 summary of hospital quality across five groups of measures: mortality, safety of care, readmission, patient experience (HCAHPS), and timely & effective care. CMS computes it via a latent-variable methodology, weighting mortality and readmission most heavily.
- When was this data last updated?
- This page reflects CMS Hospital Care Compare data as of April 2026. CMS updates the dataset periodically. Gera re-dates these pages whenever a new CMS release is available. The current GUHQI computation used the CMS API snapshot downloaded on 19 June 2026.
Preparing for care at Boise Va Medical Center?
Boise Va Medical Center holds a CMS 5 stars and a Gera US Hospital Quality Index of 95.5/100 (Exceptional). A GeraClinic care navigator can help you interpret this data, prepare questions for your provider, and navigate your next step — with a clinician available online.
Contains public sector information published by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and licensed under the U.S. Public Domain (federal government work). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — Hospital Care Compare (Hospital General Information) (April 2026, published 28 April 2026).
Informational/educational only — not a substitute for professional medical advice; a clinician interprets results.