Acute care hospital in Franklin, IN

Johnson Memorial Hospital

1125 W Jefferson St, Franklin, IN 46131 · (317) 736-3300

★★★★★5
Much above average
CMS overall hospital star rating
  • Patient survey★★★★★4

Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data

Johnson Memorial Hospital at a glance

Johnson Memorial Hospital is a government acute care hospital in Franklin, Indiana (Johnson County).

CMS gives it 5 out of 5 stars on its overall hospital star rating, better than the Indiana average of 3.4.

73% of surveyed patients said they would definitely recommend the hospital (national average 71.2%).

Emergency patients sent home typically spent 139 minutes in the ER, better than the Indiana median of 150 minutes.

Across CMS mortality, safety and readmission measures, it performed better than the national rate on 1 and worse on 0.

Facility details

Type
Acute care hospital
Ownership
Government - Local
Emergency services
Yes
Birthing-friendly designation
Yes
County
Johnson County
CMS Certification Number
150001

How CMS scored this hospital

Number of measures in each group where the hospital was better, no different, or worse than the national rate.

Measure groupBetterNo differentWorse
Mortality (death rates)050
Safety of care120
Readmissions060

Ratings

MeasureThis facilityIndiana avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Overall hospital star rating ⓘ (higher is better)5 / 53.4 / 53.2 / 5Better

Patient survey

This facility70%Indiana average73.1%U.S. average71.7%
Patients who rated the hospital 9 or 10 out of 10: this facility vs. Indiana and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityIndiana avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Patient survey summary rating ⓘ (higher is better)4 / 53.4 / 53.3 / 5Better
Patients who rated the hospital 9 or 10 out of 10 (higher is better)70%73.1%71.7%Average
Patients who would definitely recommend the hospital (higher is better)73%71.5%71.2%Average
Nurse communication (higher is better)4 / 53.5 / 53.4 / 5Better
Doctor communication (higher is better)3 / 53.1 / 53.1 / 5Average
Communication about medicines (higher is better)3 / 52.5 / 52.7 / 5Average
Discharge information (higher is better)4 / 53.6 / 53.3 / 5Better
Cleanliness (higher is better)4 / 53.5 / 53.4 / 5Better
Quietness at night (higher is better)4 / 53.5 / 53.3 / 5Better
Completed patient surveys343429611

Emergency room

This facility139 minIndiana average150 minU.S. average157 min
Median time in the ER before leaving: this facility vs. Indiana and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityIndiana avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Median time in the ER before leaving ⓘ (lower is better)139 min150 min157 minBetter
Patients who left the ER before being seen (lower is better)0%1.5%1.7%Better
Emergency department volumemedium

Timely care

This facility85%Indiana average64.8%U.S. average63.8%
Appropriate care for severe sepsis and septic shock: this facility vs. Indiana and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityIndiana avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Appropriate care for severe sepsis and septic shock (higher is better)85%64.8%63.8%Better
Healthcare workers given a flu vaccine (higher is better)83%81.1%74.5%Better

Death rates (30-day)

This facility12.2%Indiana average11.4%U.S. average11.1%
Death rate for heart failure patients: this facility vs. Indiana and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityIndiana avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Death rate for heart failure patients (lower is better)12.2%11.4%11.1%Worse
Death rate for pneumonia patients (lower is better)17%15.7%15.3%Worse
Death rate for stroke patients (lower is better)14.1%12.4%12.1%Worse
Death rate for COPD patients (lower is better)9.3%8.6%8.6%Worse

Readmissions (30-day)

This facility21.5%Indiana average21%U.S. average21.4%
Readmission rate after heart failure: this facility vs. Indiana and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityIndiana avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Readmission rate after heart failure (lower is better)21.5%21%21.4%Average
Readmission rate after pneumonia (lower is better)16.4%17%17.3%Better
Readmission rate after COPD (lower is better)19.1%19.6%19.9%Average

Safety & infections

This facility0.94Indiana average0.95U.S. average1.00
Serious complications (patient safety composite): this facility vs. Indiana and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityIndiana avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Serious complications (patient safety composite) (lower is better)0.940.951.00Average
C. difficile intestinal infections (lower is better)0.000.380.36Better

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  2. Medical Behavioral Hospital of Indianapolis

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  3. Franciscan Health Indianapolis

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    ★★★★★4Above average
  4. Community Hospital South, INC.

    1402 E County Line Rd S, Indianapolis, IN 46227 · 14.7 mi

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    ★★★★★3Average
  5. Major Hospital

    2451 Intelliplex Dr, Shelbyville, IN 46176 · 14.9 mi

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    ★★★★★4Above average
  6. Franciscan Health Mooresville

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Frequently asked questions

What is Johnson Memorial Hospital's rating?

Johnson Memorial Hospital has 5 out of 5 stars on the CMS overall hospital star rating. The average for Indiana hospitals is 3.4 stars.

How long is the ER wait at Johnson Memorial Hospital?

Patients treated and sent home from the emergency department spent a median of 139 minutes there, from arrival to departure. The Indiana median is 150 minutes.

Does Johnson Memorial Hospital have an emergency room?

Yes. CMS lists it as providing emergency services.

Where is Johnson Memorial Hospital and how do I contact it?

Johnson Memorial Hospital is at 1125 W Jefferson St, Franklin, IN 46131. Phone: (317) 736-3300.

About this data

Ratings and measures come from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. They're based on state inspections, patient surveys and facility reports, and they describe the past. Facilities change, so visit in person and confirm details directly. About our data · Spotted an error? Let us know.