Acute care hospital in Avon, IN
Iu Health West Hospital
1111 N Ronald Reagan Pkwy, Avon, IN 46123 · (317) 217-3000
CMS overall hospital star rating
- Patient survey★★★★★3
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
Iu Health West Hospital at a glance
Iu Health West Hospital is a for-profit acute care hospital in Avon, Indiana (Hendricks County).
CMS gives it 4 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 253 minutes in the ER, worse than the Indiana median of 150 minutes.
Across CMS mortality, safety and readmission measures, it performed better than the national rate on 5 and worse on 0.
Facility details
- Type
- Acute care hospital
- Ownership
- Proprietary
- Emergency services
- Yes
- Birthing-friendly designation
- Yes
- County
- Hendricks County
- CMS Certification Number
- 150158
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 | 7 | 0 |
| Safety of care | 2 | 5 | 0 |
| Readmissions | 3 | 7 | 0 |
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Indiana avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall hospital star rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3.4 / 5 | 3.2 / 5 | Better |
Patient survey
| Measure | This facility | Indiana avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patient survey summary rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 3.4 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Average |
| Patients who rated the hospital 9 or 10 out of 10 (higher is better) | 73% | 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) | 3 / 5 | 3.5 / 5 | 3.4 / 5 | Average |
| Doctor communication (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3.1 / 5 | 3.1 / 5 | Better |
| Communication about medicines (higher is better) | 2 / 5 | 2.5 / 5 | 2.7 / 5 | Worse |
| Discharge information (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Better |
| Cleanliness (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 3.5 / 5 | 3.4 / 5 | Average |
| Quietness at night (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 3.5 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Average |
| Completed patient surveys | 361 | 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) | 253 min | 150 min | 157 min | Worse |
| Patients who left the ER before being seen (lower is better) | 3% | 1.5% | 1.7% | Worse |
| Emergency department volume | high |
Timely care
| Measure | This facility | Indiana avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Appropriate care for severe sepsis and septic shock (higher is better) | 55% | 64.8% | 63.8% | Worse |
| Healthcare workers given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 91% | 81.1% | 74.5% | Better |
Death rates (30-day)
| Measure | This facility | Indiana avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Death rate for heart attack patients (lower is better) | 13.1% | 12.1% | 11.8% | Worse |
| Death rate for heart failure patients (lower is better) | 10.3% | 11.4% | 11.1% | Better |
| Death rate for pneumonia patients (lower is better) | 13.6% | 15.7% | 15.3% | Better |
| Death rate for stroke patients (lower is better) | 10.8% | 12.4% | 12.1% | Better |
| Death rate for COPD patients (lower is better) | 8% | 8.6% | 8.6% | Better |
Readmissions (30-day)
| Measure | This facility | Indiana avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readmission rate after heart attack (lower is better) | 13.8% | 14.2% | 14.4% | Average |
| Readmission rate after heart failure (lower is better) | 19.7% | 21% | 21.4% | Better |
| Readmission rate after pneumonia (lower is better) | 16% | 17% | 17.3% | Better |
| Readmission rate after COPD (lower is better) | 18.3% | 19.6% | 19.9% | Better |
| Readmission rate after hip/knee replacement (lower is better) | 5.7% | 5.7% | 5.8% | Average |
Safety & infections
| Measure | This facility | Indiana avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Complication rate for hip/knee replacement (lower is better) | 4.3% | 4.2% | 4.2% | Average |
| Serious complications (patient safety composite) (lower is better) | 0.83 | 0.95 | 1.00 | Average |
| Central line bloodstream infections (CLABSI) ⓘ (lower is better) | 0.65 | 0.59 | 0.58 | Average |
| Catheter-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTI) (lower is better) | 1.03 | 0.59 | 0.48 | Average |
| Surgical site infections after colon surgery (lower is better) | 0.46 | 0.67 | 0.80 | Average |
| MRSA bloodstream infections (lower is better) | 0.44 | 0.55 | 0.68 | Average |
| C. difficile intestinal infections (lower is better) | 0.16 | 0.38 | 0.36 | Better |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Iu Health West Hospital's rating?
Iu Health West Hospital has 4 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 Iu Health West Hospital?
Patients treated and sent home from the emergency department spent a median of 253 minutes there, from arrival to departure. The Indiana median is 150 minutes.
Does Iu Health West Hospital have an emergency room?
Yes. CMS lists it as providing emergency services.
Where is Iu Health West Hospital and how do I contact it?
Iu Health West Hospital is at 1111 N Ronald Reagan Pkwy, Avon, IN 46123. Phone: (317) 217-3000.
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.