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Address
500 FOOTHILL BLVD.
Salt Lake City, UT 84148
Phone
Veterans Health Administration
HoursOpen 24/7 Websitesaltlakecity.va.gov
Facilities & services
578
total beds
Accessibility & amenities
Wheelchair-accessible entrance Wheelchair-accessible parking Wheelchair-accessible restroom Medication disposal Free parking garage Free parking lot Paid 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
0.66 1.00 = national avg
Catheter urinary-tract infections
UTIs from a urinary catheter. Known as CAUTI.
- About average
1.62 1.00 = national avg
What patients say
Overall HCAHPS rating
Hospital rating
76% rated 9 or 10 of 10
76%
Would recommend
76% would definitely recommend
76%
Nurse communication
84% said nurses always communicated well
84%
Doctor communication
85% said doctors always communicated well
85%
Cleanliness
73% said the room was always clean
73%
Quietness at night
61% said the area was always quiet at night
61%
Frequently asked questions
How long is the wait at VA Salt Lake City Healthcare - George E. Wahlen VA Medical Center?

VA Salt Lake City Healthcare - George E. Wahlen VA Medical Center does not currently publish a live wait-time feed. Call the ER directly at (801) 584-1211 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 Salt Lake City.

Is VA Salt Lake City Healthcare - George E. Wahlen 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 VA Salt Lake City Healthcare - George E. Wahlen VA Medical Center, call (801) 584-1211.

Where is VA Salt Lake City Healthcare - George E. Wahlen VA Medical Center located?

VA Salt Lake City Healthcare - George E. Wahlen VA Medical Center is located at 500 Foothill Blvd., Salt Lake City, UT, 84148. Phone: (801) 584-1211.