Acute care hospital in Knox, IN
Northwest Health - Starke
102 E Culver Rd, Knox, IN 46534 · (574) 772-6231
CMS overall hospital star rating
- Patient surveyNot rated
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
Northwest Health - Starke at a glance
Northwest Health - Starke is a for-profit acute care hospital in Knox, Indiana (Starke County).
CMS gives it 1 out of 5 stars on its overall hospital star rating, worse than the Indiana average of 3.4.
77% of surveyed patients said they would definitely recommend the hospital (national average 71.2%).
Emergency patients sent home typically spent 114 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 0 and worse on 2.
Facility details
- Type
- Acute care hospital
- Ownership
- Proprietary
- Emergency services
- Yes
- Birthing-friendly designation
- Yes
- County
- Starke County
- CMS Certification Number
- 150102
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 group | Better | No different | Worse |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mortality (death rates) | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Safety of care | — | — | — |
| Readmissions | 0 | 3 | 2 |
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Indiana avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall hospital star rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 1 / 5 | 3.4 / 5 | 3.2 / 5 | Worse |
Patient survey
| Measure | This facility | Indiana avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patients who rated the hospital 9 or 10 out of 10 (higher is better) | 85% | 73.1% | 71.7% | Better |
| Patients who would definitely recommend the hospital (higher is better) | 77% | 71.5% | 71.2% | Better |
| Completed patient surveys | 69 | 429 | 611 |
Emergency room
| Measure | This facility | Indiana avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median time in the ER before leaving ⓘ (lower is better) | 114 min | 150 min | 157 min | Better |
| Patients who left the ER before being seen (lower is better) | 1% | 1.5% | 1.7% | Better |
| Emergency department volume | low |
Timely care
| Measure | This facility | Indiana avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Appropriate care for severe sepsis and septic shock (higher is better) | 75% | 64.8% | 63.8% | Better |
| Healthcare workers given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 21% | 81.1% | 74.5% | Worse |
Death rates (30-day)
| Measure | This facility | Indiana avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Death rate for heart failure patients (lower is better) | 12.8% | 11.4% | 11.1% | Worse |
| Death rate for pneumonia patients (lower is better) | 14.4% | 15.7% | 15.3% | Better |
| Death rate for COPD patients (lower is better) | 7.5% | 8.6% | 8.6% | Better |
Readmissions (30-day)
| Measure | This facility | Indiana avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readmission rate after heart failure (lower is better) | 22.3% | 21% | 21.4% | Average |
| Readmission rate after pneumonia (lower is better) | 18.1% | 17% | 17.3% | Average |
| Readmission rate after COPD (lower is better) | 19.5% | 19.6% | 19.9% | Average |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Northwest Health - Starke's rating?
Northwest Health - Starke has 1 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 Northwest Health - Starke?
Patients treated and sent home from the emergency department spent a median of 114 minutes there, from arrival to departure. The Indiana median is 150 minutes.
Does Northwest Health - Starke have an emergency room?
Yes. CMS lists it as providing emergency services.
Where is Northwest Health - Starke and how do I contact it?
Northwest Health - Starke is at 102 E Culver Rd, Knox, IN 46534. Phone: (574) 772-6231.
About this data
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