Critical access hospital in Greencastle, IN
Putnam County Hospital
1542 S Bloomington St, Greencastle, IN 46135 · (765) 653-5121
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
Putnam County Hospital at a glance
Putnam County Hospital is a government critical access hospital in Greencastle, Indiana (Putnam County).
CMS gives it 5 out of 5 stars on its overall hospital star rating, better than the Indiana average of 3.4.
79% of surveyed patients said they would definitely recommend the hospital (national average 71.2%).
Emergency patients sent home typically spent 126 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
- Critical access hospital
- Ownership
- Government - Local
- Emergency services
- Yes
- County
- Putnam County
- CMS Certification Number
- 151333
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 | 3 | 0 |
| Safety of care | — | — | — |
| Readmissions | 1 | 5 | 0 |
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Indiana avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall hospital star rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 3.4 / 5 | 3.2 / 5 | Better |
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) | 78% | 73.1% | 71.7% | Better |
| Patients who would definitely recommend the hospital (higher is better) | 79% | 71.5% | 71.2% | Better |
| Completed patient surveys | 70 | 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) | 126 min | 150 min | 157 min | Better |
| Patients who left the ER before being seen (lower is better) | 0% | 1.5% | 1.7% | Better |
| Emergency department volume | low |
Timely care
| Measure | This facility | Indiana avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Healthcare workers given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 86% | 81.1% | 74.5% | Better |
Death rates (30-day)
| Measure | This facility | Indiana avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Death rate for pneumonia patients (lower is better) | 17.3% | 15.7% | 15.3% | Worse |
Readmissions (30-day)
| Measure | This facility | Indiana avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readmission rate after heart failure (lower is better) | 20.5% | 21% | 21.4% | Average |
| Readmission rate after pneumonia (lower is better) | 16.6% | 17% | 17.3% | Average |
| Readmission rate after COPD (lower is better) | 20.1% | 19.6% | 19.9% | Average |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Putnam County Hospital's rating?
Putnam County 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 Putnam County Hospital?
Patients treated and sent home from the emergency department spent a median of 126 minutes there, from arrival to departure. The Indiana median is 150 minutes.
Does Putnam County Hospital have an emergency room?
Yes. CMS lists it as providing emergency services.
Where is Putnam County Hospital and how do I contact it?
Putnam County Hospital is at 1542 S Bloomington St, Greencastle, IN 46135. Phone: (765) 653-5121.
About this data
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