Best hospitals in Indianapolis, Indiana
CMS lists 14 active hospitals in Indianapolis, Indiana: 9 acute care hospitals, 4 psychiatric hospitals and 1 VA hospital. 9 offer emergency services. The highest CMS overall rating here is 4 stars, held by Franciscan Health Indianapolis.
- Hospitals
- 14
- With a CMS star rating
- 8
- Rated 5 stars
- 0
- Emergency services
- 9
- Beds
- 5,023
Best hospitals in Indianapolis, Indiana, by measure
The best result among Indianapolis, Indiana hospitals that report each measure, from the latest CMS data. Small differences between hospitals are often not statistically meaningful.
| Measure | Best in Indianapolis | Result | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | Franciscan Health Indianapolis | 4 | — |
| Patient survey star rating | Community Hospital East, Community Hospital South, Inc., Orthoindy Hospital (tied) | 4 | 3.3 |
| Heart attack death rate | Indianapolis VA Medical Center | 10.8% | 11.9% |
| Heart failure death rate | Indianapolis VA Medical Center | 6.9% | 11.1% |
| Stroke death rate | Franciscan Health Indianapolis | 7.0% | 11.9% |
| Hospital-wide readmission rate | Orthoindy Hospital | 13.0% | 15.0% |
| Serious complications | Community Hospital South, Inc. | 0.81 | 1.00 |
| Central line bloodstream infections | Community Hospital South, Inc. | 0.37 | 1.00 |
| Time in emergency department | Ascension St Vincent Hospital | 125 min | 162 min |
All hospitals in Indianapolis, Indiana
Sorted by CMS overall star rating, then size. CMS data as of Sep 30, 2026.