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Address
1901 VETERANS MEMORIAL DRIVE
Temple, TX 76504
Phone
Veterans Health Administration
Facilities & services
758
total beds
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
Catheter urinary-tract infections
UTIs from a urinary catheter. Known as CAUTI.
- About average
1.87 1.00 = national avg
What patients say
Overall HCAHPS rating
Hospital rating
83% rated 9 or 10 of 10
83%
Would recommend
79% would definitely recommend
79%
Nurse communication
89% said nurses always communicated well
89%
Doctor communication
83% said doctors always communicated well
83%
Cleanliness
85% said the room was always clean
85%
Quietness at night
61% said the area was always quiet at night
61%
Frequently asked questions
How long is the wait at Temple VA Medical Center (VA Central Texas Healthcare System)?

Temple VA Medical Center (VA Central Texas Healthcare System) does not currently publish a live wait-time feed. Call the ER directly at (254) 778-4811 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 Temple.

Is Temple VA Medical Center (VA Central Texas 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 Temple VA Medical Center (VA Central Texas Healthcare System), call (254) 778-4811.

Where is Temple VA Medical Center (VA Central Texas Healthcare System) located?

Temple VA Medical Center (VA Central Texas Healthcare System) is located at 1901 Veterans Memorial Drive, Temple, TX, 76504. Phone: (254) 778-4811.