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Visit Santa Clara County
Address
3801 MIRANDA AVENUE
Palo Alto, CA 94304
Phone
Veterans Health Administration
HoursOpen 24/7 Websiteva.gov
Facilities & services
2,046
total beds
Accessibility & amenities
Wheelchair-accessible entrance Wheelchair-accessible parking Wheelchair-accessible restroom Wheelchair-accessible seating Medication disposal Free parking lot Transgender safespace
Compared to other US hospitals
Patient safety
Rates of infections, clots, falls and surgical complications during a stay.
- About average
Avoiding readmission
Patients returning within 30 days for the same condition.
- About average
Infection rates lower is better
Central-line bloodstream infections
Bloodstream infections from a central IV line. Known as CLABSI.
- About average
1.11 1.00 = national avg
Catheter urinary-tract infections
UTIs from a urinary catheter. Known as CAUTI.
- About average
0.58 1.00 = national avg
What patients say
Overall HCAHPS rating
Hospital rating
81% rated 9 or 10 of 10
81%
Would recommend
84% would definitely recommend
84%
Nurse communication
86% said nurses always communicated well
86%
Doctor communication
87% said doctors always communicated well
87%
Cleanliness
77% said the room was always clean
77%
Quietness at night
55% said the area was always quiet at night
55%
Frequently asked questions
How long is the wait at Palo Alto VA Medical Center?

Palo Alto VA Medical Center does not currently publish a live wait-time feed. Call the ER directly at (650) 858-3939 for the most current wait estimate.

Should I go to the ER or to urgent care?

For life-threatening symptoms , chest pain, stroke signs (face drooping, arm weakness, speech difficulty), severe bleeding, breathing difficulty, or loss of consciousness , call 911 and head to the ER. For minor injuries, fevers, low-grade illness, or anything non-emergency, urgent care is usually faster and cheaper. See urgent care near Palo Alto.

Is Palo Alto VA Medical Center open 24 hours?

Most Medicare-certified ERs in the US run 24 hours a day, seven days a week. To confirm the current status of Palo Alto VA Medical Center, call (650) 858-3939.

Where is Palo Alto VA Medical Center located?

Palo Alto VA Medical Center is located at 3801 Miranda Avenue, Palo Alto, CA, 94304. Phone: (650) 858-3939.