Best hospitals in Altoona, Pennsylvania
CMS lists 2 active hospitals in Altoona, Pennsylvania: 1 VA hospital and 1 acute care hospital. 1 offers emergency services. The highest CMS overall rating here is 5 stars, held by James E. Van Zandt VA Medical Center (Altoona).
- Hospitals
- 2
- With a CMS star rating
- 2
- Rated 5 stars
- 1
- Emergency services
- 1
- Beds
- 466
Best hospitals in Altoona, Pennsylvania, by measure
The best result among Altoona, Pennsylvania hospitals that report each measure, from the latest CMS data. Small differences between hospitals are often not statistically meaningful.
| Measure | Best in Altoona | Result | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | James E. Van Zandt VA Medical Center (Altoona) | 5 | — |
| Patient survey star rating | James E. Van Zandt VA Medical Center (Altoona) | 4 | 3.3 |
| Heart failure death rate | UPMC Altoona | 10.5% | 11.1% |
| Hospital-wide readmission rate | James E. Van Zandt VA Medical Center (Altoona) | 13.9% | 15.0% |
All hospitals in Altoona, Pennsylvania
Sorted by CMS overall star rating, then size. CMS data as of Sep 30, 2026.
| Hospital | CMS overall rating | Patient survey rating | Emergency services | Beds | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| James E. Van Zandt VA Medical Center (Altoona) | No | 68 | Compare James E. Van Zandt VA Medical Center (Altoona) | ||
| UPMC Altoona | Yes | 398 | Compare UPMC Altoona |