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August 29, 2022

Top 25 Best VA Hospitals According to Veteran Satisfaction Scores (The Ultimate Guide)

Last updated on December 22, 2022

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In today’s “Ultimate Guide,” we list and explain the Top 25 Best VA Hospitals according to veteran patient satisfaction scores derived from published VA facility quality data.

The quality metric is based on veteran patients who gave their VA hospital a rating of 9 or 10 on a scale from 0 (lowest) to 10 (highest).

Okay, let’s dive into our list of the Best VA Medical Centers this year.

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What are the Top 25 Best VA Hospitals?

Top 25 Best VA Hospitals

Here’s a list of the Top 25 Best VA Hospitals as ranked by veteran patient satisfaction scores:

Top VA Hospitals Ranked by VA Facility Quality Data (2022 Edition)

RankVA Facility NamePatient Score
1IRON MOUNTAIN MI VA MEDICAL CENTER93
2ASHEVILLE-OTEEN VA MEDICAL CENTER90
3FAYETTEVILLE AR VA MEDICAL CENTER89
4MOUNTAIN HOME VA MEDICAL CENTER89
5VA EASTERN COLORADO HEALTHCARE SYSTEM88
6JAMES E. VAN ZANDT VA MEDICAL CENTER (ALTOONA)87
7MADISON VA MEDICAL CENTER87
8TOGUS VA MEDICAL CENTER86
9CHARLESTON VA MEDICAL CENTER86
10GRAND JUNCTION VA MEDICAL CENTER86
11BECKLEY VA MEDICAL CENTER85
12SIOUX FALLS VA MEDICAL CENTER84
13ORLANDO VA MEDICAL CENTER84
14FARGO VA MEDICAL CENTER83
15VA ANN ARBOR HEALTHCARE SYSTEM83
16BOISE VA MEDICAL CENTER83
17LEBANON VA MEDICAL CENTER83
18VA MONTANA HEALTHCARE SYSTEM82
19VA GULF COAST HEALTHCARE SYSTEM82
20VA BLACK HILLS HEALTHCARE SYSTEM – FORT MEADE82
21MARION IL VA MEDICAL CENTER82
22WHITE RIVER JCT VA MEDICAL CENTER81
23ALEXANDRIA VA MEDICAL CENTER81
24IOWA CITY VA MEDICAL CENTER81
25PALO ALTO VA MEDICAL CENTER81

#1. IRON MOUNTAIN MI VA MEDICAL CENTER: Patient Score 93/100

Iron Mountain MI VA Medical Center is the top VA hospital

The Iron Mountain MI VA Medical Center is the #1/25 VA hospitals according to veteran patients.

93% of patients ranked the quality of healthcare at either a 9 or a 10, with 10 being the highest, and 0 being the lowest.

Facility Information:

Oscar G. Johnson Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Facility

325 East H Street

Iron Mountain, MI 49801-4760

Directions

Main phone: 800-215-8262

Mental health care: 906-774-3300 x32541

#2. ASHEVILLE-OTEEN VA MEDICAL CENTER: Patient Score 90/100

Asheville-Oteen VA Medical Center is the #2/25 VA hospitals

The Asheville-Oteen VA Medical Center is the #2/25 VA hospitals according to veteran patients.

90% of patients ranked the quality of healthcare at either a 9 or a 10, with 10 being the highest, and 0 being the lowest.

Facility Information:

Charles George Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center

1100 Tunnel Road

Asheville, NC 28805-2087

Directions

Main phone: 828-298-7911

Mental health care: 828-298-7911 x2519

#3. FAYETTEVILLE AR VA MEDICAL CENTER: Patient Score 89/100

The Fayetteville AR VA Medical Center is the #3/25 VA hospitals according to veteran patients

The Fayetteville AR VA Medical Center is the #3/25 VA hospitals according to veteran patients.

89% of patients ranked the quality of healthcare at either a 9 or a 10, with 10 being the highest, and 0 being the lowest.

Facility Information:

Fayetteville VA Medical Center

1100 North College Avenue Fayetteville, AR 72703-1944

Directions

Main phone: 479-443-4301

Mental health care: 479-443-4301 x65048

#4. MOUNTAIN HOME VA MEDICAL CENTER: Patient Score 89/100

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The Mountain Home VA Medical Center is the #4/25 VA hospitals according to veteran patients.

89% of patients ranked the quality of healthcare at either a 9 or a 10, with 10 being the highest, and 0 being the lowest.

Facility Information:

James H. Quillen Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center

Corner of Lamont Street and Veterans Way Mountain Home, TN 37684

Directions

Main phone: 423-926-1171

Mental health care: 423-926-1171 x7709

#5. VA EASTERN COLORADO HEALTHCARE SYSTEM: Patient Score 88/100

The VA Eastern Colorado Healthcare System is one of the top VA healthcare facilities.

The VA Eastern Colorado Healthcare System is the #5/25 VA hospitals according to veteran patients.

88% of patients ranked the quality of healthcare at either a 9 or a 10, with 10 being the highest, and 0 being the lowest.

Facility Information:

Rocky Mountain Regional VA Medical Center

1700 North Wheeling Street Aurora, CO 80045-7211

Directions

Main phone: 303-399-8020

Mental health care: 720-723-7310

#6. JAMES E. VAN ZANDT VA MEDICAL CENTER (ALTOONA): Patient Score 87/100

The James E. Van Zandt VA Medical Center is the #6/25 VA hospitals according to veteran patients.

The James E. Van Zandt VA Medical Center is the #6/25 VA hospitals according to veteran patients.

87% of patients ranked the quality of healthcare at either a 9 or a 10, with 10 being the highest, and 0 being the lowest.

Facility Information:

James E. Van Zandt Veterans’ Administration Medical Center

2907 Pleasant Valley Boulevard Altoona, PA 16602-4305

Directions

Main phone: 877-626-2500

Mental health care: 814-943-8164 x7305

#7. MADISON VA MEDICAL CENTER: Patient Score: 87/100

The Madison VA Medical Center is the #7/25 VA hospitals according to veteran patients

The Madison VA Medical Center is the #7/25 VA hospitals according to veteran patients.

87% of patients ranked the quality of healthcare at either a 9 or a 10, with 10 being the highest, and 0 being the lowest.

Facility Information:

William S. Middleton Memorial Veterans’ Hospital

2500 Overlook Terrace Madison, WI 53705-2254

Directions

Main phone: 608-256-1901

Mental health care: 608-280-7084

#8. TOGUS VA MEDICAL CENTER: Patient Score 86/100

The Togus VA Medical Center is the #8/25 VA hospitals according to veteran patients

The Togus VA Medical Center is the #8/25 VA hospitals according to veteran patients.

86% of patients ranked the quality of healthcare at either a 9 or a 10, with 10 being the highest, and 0 being the lowest.

Facility Information:

1 VA Center

Augusta, ME 04330-6796

Directions

Main phone: 207-623-8411

Mental health care: 207-623-8411 x5515

#9. CHARLESTON VA MEDICAL CENTER: Patient Score 86/100

The Charleston VA Medical Center is the #9/25 VA hospitals according to veteran patients

The Charleston VA Medical Center is the #9/25 VA hospitals according to veteran patients.

86% of patients ranked the quality of healthcare at either a 9 or a 10, with 10 being the highest, and 0 being the lowest.

Facility Information:

Ralph H. Johnson Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center

109 Bee Street Charleston, SC 29401-5799

Directions

Main phone: 843-577-5011

Mental health care: 843-789-7311

#10. GRAND JUNCTION VA MEDICAL CENTER: Patient Score 86/100

The Grand Junction VA Medical Center is the #10/25 VA hospitals according to veteran patients

The Grand Junction VA Medical Center is the #10/25 VA hospitals according to veteran patients.

86% of patients ranked the quality of healthcare at either a 9 or a 10, with 10 being the highest, and 0 being the lowest.

Facility Information:

Grand Junction VA Medical Center

2121 North Avenue Grand Junction, CO 81501-6428

Directions

Main phone: 970-242-0731

Mental health care: 970-263-2824

#11. BECKLEY VA MEDICAL CENTER: Patient Score 85/100

The Beckley VA Medical Center is the #11/25 VA hospitals according to veteran patients

The Beckley VA Medical Center is the #11/25 VA hospitals according to veteran patients.

85% of patients ranked the quality of healthcare at either a 9 or a 10, with 10 being the highest, and 0 being the lowest.

Facility Information:

Beckley VA Medical Center

200 Veterans Avenue Beckley, WV 25801-6444

Directions

Main phone: 304-255-2121

Mental health care: 304-255-2121 x4480

#12. SIOUX FALLS VA MEDICAL CENTER: Patient Score 84/100

The Sioux Falls VA Medical Center is the #12/25 VA hospitals

The Sioux Falls VA Medical Center is the #12/25 VA hospitals according to veteran patients.

84% of patients ranked the quality of healthcare at either a 9 or a 10, with 10 being the highest, and 0 being the lowest.

Facility Information:

Royal C. Johnson Veterans’ Memorial Hospital

2501 West 22nd Street Sioux Falls, SD 57105-5046

Directions

Main phone: 605-336-3230

Mental health care: 605-336-3230 x6890

#13. ORLANDO VA MEDICAL CENTER: Patient Score 84/100

The Orlando VA Medical Center is the #13/25 VA hospitals according to veteran patients

The Orlando VA Medical Center is the #13/25 VA hospitals according to veteran patients.

84% of patients ranked the quality of healthcare at either a 9 or a 10, with 10 being the highest, and 0 being the lowest.

Facility Information:

Orlando VA Medical Center

13800 Veterans Way Orlando, FL 32827-5812

Directions

Main phone: 407-631-1000

VA health connect: 877-741-3400

Mental health care: 407-631-2050

#14. FARGO VA MEDICAL CENTER: Patient Score 83/100

The Fargo VA Medical Center is the #14/25 VA hospitals according to veteran patients

The Fargo VA Medical Center is the #14/25 VA hospitals according to veteran patients.

83% of patients ranked the quality of healthcare at either a 9 or a 10, with 10 being the highest, and 0 being the lowest.

Facility Information:

Fargo VA Medical Center

2101 Elm Street North Fargo, ND 58102-2417

Directions

Main phone: 701-239-3700

Mental health care: 701-239-3700

#15. VA ANN ARBOR HEALTHCARE SYSTEM: Patient Score 83/100

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The VA Ann Arbor Healthcare System is the #15/25 VA hospitals according to veteran patients.

83% of patients ranked the quality of healthcare at either a 9 or a 10, with 10 being the highest, and 0 being the lowest.

Facility Information:

Lieutenant Colonel Charles S. Kettles VA Medical Center

2215 Fuller Road Ann Arbor, MI 48105-2303

Directions

Main phone: 734-769-7100

Mental health care: 734-845-3471

#16. BOISE VA MEDICAL CENTER: Patient Score 83/100

The Boise VA Medical Center is the #16/25 VA hospitals

The Boise VA Medical Center is the #16/25 VA hospitals according to veteran patients.

83% of patients ranked the quality of healthcare at either a 9 or a 10, with 10 being the highest, and 0 being the lowest.

Facility Information:

Boise VA Medical Center

500 West Fort Street Boise, ID 83702-4501

Directions

Main phone: 208-422-1000

Mental health care: 208-422-1108

#17. LEBANON VA MEDICAL CENTER: Patient Score 83/100

The Lebanon VA Medical Center is the #17/25 VA hospital in the U.S.

The Lebanon VA Medical Center is the #17/25 VA hospitals according to veteran patients.

83% of patients ranked the quality of healthcare at either a 9 or a 10, with 10 being the highest, and 0 being the lowest.

Facility Information:

Lebanon VA Medical Center

1700 South Lincoln Avenue Lebanon, PA 17042-7529

Directions

Main phone: 717-272-6621

Mental health care: 717-272-6621 x4232

#18. VA MONTANA HEALTHCARE SYSTEM: Patient Score 82/100

The VA Montana Healthcare System is the #18/25 VA hospitals according to veteran patients

The VA Montana Healthcare System is the #18/25 VA hospitals according to veteran patients.

82% of patients ranked the quality of healthcare at either a 9 or a 10, with 10 being the highest, and 0 being the lowest.

Facility Information:

Fort Harrison VA Medical Center

3687 Veterans Drive Fort Harrison, MT 59636-9703

Directions

Main phone: 406-442-6410

Mental health care: 406-447-6000

#19. VA GULF COAST HEALTHCARE SYSTEM: Patient Score 82/100

The VA Gulf Coast Healthcare System is the #19/25 VA hospitals

The VA Gulf Coast Healthcare System is the #19/25 VA hospitals according to veteran patients.

82% of patients ranked the quality of healthcare at either a 9 or a 10, with 10 being the highest, and 0 being the lowest.

Facility Information:

Biloxi VA Medical Center

400 Veterans Avenue Biloxi, MS 39531-2410

Directions

Main phone: 228-523-5000

Mental health care: 228-523-5223

#20. VA BLACK HILLS HEALTHCARE SYSTEM – FORT MEADE: Patient Score 82/100

The VA Black Hills Healthcare System is the #20/25 VA hospitals according to veteran patients

The VA Black Hills Healthcare System is the #20/25 VA hospitals according to veteran patients.

82% of patients ranked the quality of healthcare at either a 9 or a 10, with 10 being the highest, and 0 being the lowest.

Facility Information:

Fort Meade VA Medical Center

113 Comanche Road Fort Meade, SD 57741-1002

Directions

Main phone: 605-347-2511

Mental health care: 605-347-2511

#21. MARION IL VA MEDICAL CENTER: Patient Score 82/100

The Marion IL VA Medical Center is the #21/25 VA hospitals according to veteran patients

The Marion IL VA Medical Center is the #21/25 VA hospitals according to veteran patients.

82% of patients ranked the quality of healthcare at either a 9 or a 10, with 10 being the highest, and 0 being the lowest.

Facility Information:

Marion VA Medical Center

2401 West Main Street Marion, IL 62959-1165

Directions

Main phone: 618-997-5311

Mental health care: 618-997-5311 x54410

#22. WHITE RIVER JCT VA MEDICAL CENTER: Patient Score 81/100

The White River JCT VA Medical Center is the #22/25 VA hospitals

The White River JCT VA Medical Center is the #22/25 VA hospitals according to veteran patients.

81% of patients ranked the quality of healthcare at either a 9 or a 10, with 10 being the highest, and 0 being the lowest.

Facility Information:

White River Junction VA Medical Center

163 Veterans Drive White River Junction, VT 05001

Directions

Main phone: 802-295-9363

Mental health care: 802-295-9363 x5760

#23. ALEXANDRIA VA MEDICAL CENTER: Patient Score 81/100

The Alexandria VA Medical Center is the #23/25 VA hospitals

The Alexandria VA Medical Center is the #23/25 VA hospitals according to veteran patients.

81% of patients ranked the quality of healthcare at either a 9 or a 10, with 10 being the highest, and 0 being the lowest.

Facility Information:

Alexandria VA Medical Center

2495 Shreveport Highway Pineville, LA 71360-4044

Directions

Main phone: 318-473-0010

Mental health care: 318-466-2455

#24. IOWA CITY VA MEDICAL CENTER: Patient Score 81/100

The Iowa City VA Medical Center is the #24/25 VA hospitals according to veteran patients

The Iowa City VA Medical Center is the #24/25 VA hospitals according to veteran patients.

81% of patients ranked the quality of healthcare at either a 9 or a 10, with 10 being the highest, and 0 being the lowest.

Facility Information:

Iowa City VA Medical Center

601 Highway 6 West Iowa City, IA 52246-2209

Directions

Main phone: 319-338-0581

Mental health care: 319-338-0581

#25. PALO ALTO VA MEDICAL CENTER: Patient Score 81/100

Top 25 VA healthcare facilities is the Palo Alto VA Medical Center

Rounding out the Top 25 VA healthcare facilities is the Palo Alto VA Medical Center is the #25/25 VA hospitals according to veteran patients.

81% of patients ranked the quality of healthcare at either a 9 or a 10, with 10 being the highest, and 0 being the lowest.

Facility Information:

Palo Alto VA Medical Center

3801 Miranda Avenue Palo Alto, CA 94304-1207

Directions

Main phone: 650-493-5000

About the Author

Brian Reese
Brian Reese

Brian Reese

Brian Reese is one of the top VA disability benefits experts in the world and bestselling author of You Deserve It: The Definitive Guide to Getting the Veteran Benefits You’ve Earned (Second Edition).

Brian’s frustration with the VA claim process led him to create VA Claims Insider, which provides disabled veterans with tips, strategies, and lessons learned to win their VA disability compensation claim, faster, even if they’ve already filed, been denied, gave up, or don’t know where to start. 

As the founder of VA Claims Insider and CEO of Military Disability Made Easy, he has helped serve more than 10 million military members and veterans since 2013 through free online educational resources.

He is a former active duty Air Force officer with extensive experience leading hundreds of individuals and multi-functional teams in challenging international environments, including a combat tour to Afghanistan in 2011 supporting Operation ENDURING FREEDOM.

Brian is a Distinguished Graduate of Management from the United States Air Force Academy, Colorado Springs, CO, and he holds an MBA from Oklahoma State University’s Spears School of Business, Stillwater, OK, where he was a National Honor Scholar (Top 1% of Graduate School class).

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