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Address
3600 30TH STREET
Des Moines, IA 50310
Phone
Veterans Health Administration
HoursOpen 24/7 Websitecentraliowa.va.gov
Facilities & services
386
total beds
Accessibility & amenities
Wheelchair-accessible entrance Wheelchair-accessible parking Free parking lot Apple Pay / Google Pay
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.
Above average
Infection rates lower is better
Central-line bloodstream infections
Bloodstream infections from a central IV line. Known as CLABSI.
- About average
0.99 1.00 = national avg
Catheter urinary-tract infections
UTIs from a urinary catheter. Known as CAUTI.
- About average
0.00 1.00 = national avg
What patients say
Overall HCAHPS rating
Hospital rating
72% rated 9 or 10 of 10
72%
Would recommend
73% would definitely recommend
73%
Nurse communication
83% said nurses always communicated well
83%
Doctor communication
84% said doctors always communicated well
84%
Cleanliness
79% said the room was always clean
79%
Quietness at night
58% said the area was always quiet at night
58%
Frequently asked questions
How long is the wait at VA Central Iowa Healthcare System?

VA Central Iowa Healthcare System does not currently publish a live wait-time feed. Call the ER directly at (515) 699-5999 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 Des Moines.

Is VA Central Iowa Healthcare System 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 VA Central Iowa Healthcare System, call (515) 699-5999.

Where is VA Central Iowa Healthcare System located?

VA Central Iowa Healthcare System is located at 3600 30Th Street, Des Moines, IA, 50310. Phone: (515) 699-5999.