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ASCENSION ST VINCENT CARMEL

13500 N MERIDIAN ST, CARMEL, IN 46032

CMS Overall Rating
★★★★★3/5
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About ASCENSION ST VINCENT CARMEL

Ownership
Voluntary non-profit - Private
Emergency Services
Yes
CMS Certification Number
150157

Acute care hospitals treat patients with serious, short-term medical conditions requiring immediate care. These are the most common type of hospital in the US.

How This Hospital Compares

CMS star rating compared across three benchmarks

vs Indiana Average
3★vs 3.4★ avg
▼ Below Indiana average
vs Similar Hospitals
3★vs 3.2★ avg
▼ Below average for its type
Acute Care Hospitals
State Rank (Rated Hospitals)
#65of 91
Bottom half in Indiana

How CMS Calculates the Star Rating

Overall star is a weighted average of 5 quality groups

Source: CMS Hospital Quality Initiative. Weights: Mortality 22% · Safety 22% · Readmission 22% · Patient Experience 22% · Timely Care 12%.

Patient Experience (HCAHPS Survey)

Based on standardized surveys sent to random patients after discharge

Mortality & Outcomes

30-day mortality rates — percentage of patients who died within 30 days of admission

COPD Survival
8.6%
Same as national avg

Percentage of COPD (chronic lung disease) patients who died within 30 days of hospitalization.

Heart Failure Survival
11.2%
Same as national avg

Percentage of heart failure patients who died within 30 days. A lower number means more patients survived.

Pneumonia Survival
17.5%
Same as national avg

Percentage of pneumonia patients who died within 30 days. Reflects how well the hospital treats serious lung infections.

Stroke Survival
12.4%
Same as national avg

Percentage of stroke patients who died within 30 days. Critical for understanding a hospital's stroke care quality.

Infection Control

Standardized Infection Ratio (SIR) — below 1.0 is better than the national benchmark

CLABSI Rate
N/A

Central line-associated bloodstream infection rate. A number below 1.0 means fewer infections than the national average — better than expected.

CAUTI Rate
0.91
✓ At or below benchmark

Catheter-associated urinary tract infection rate. SIR below 1.0 = better than national benchmark. Important if you'll be in the ICU.

MRSA Rate
N/A

MRSA bloodstream infection rate. MRSA is a drug-resistant bacteria — an SIR below 1.0 means this hospital has fewer cases than expected nationally.

C. diff Rate
0.67
✓ At or below benchmark

Clostridioides difficile (C. diff) infection rate. This gut bacteria can cause severe diarrhea — SIR below 1.0 is better than the national benchmark.

30-Day Readmission Rates

Lower readmission rates indicate better discharge planning and post-hospital care

Heart Failure Readmission
18.9%
Same as national avg

How often heart failure patients need to return to the hospital within 30 days. Lower is better — means patients were stable when discharged.

Pneumonia Readmission
16.1%
Same as national avg

Percentage of pneumonia patients readmitted within 30 days. Reflects quality of treatment and discharge instructions.

Timely & Effective Care

How consistently this hospital follows proven care processes, compared with the US average

ER Median Visit Time
182 min
▼ Worse than US average (157.08 min)

Median time patients spent in the emergency department from arrival until they left, excluding patients transferred to another facility or psychiatric patients. Across US hospitals the typical (median) time is about 2.5 hours.

Sepsis Treatment Rate
61%
▼ Worse than US average (62.88%)

Percentage of sepsis and septic shock patients who received appropriate bundled care within required timeframes. Higher is better — sepsis is a life-threatening emergency where every hour counts.

Staff Flu Vaccination Rate
95%
▲ Better than US average (74.5%)

Percentage of healthcare workers who received the influenza vaccine. Vaccinated staff protect vulnerable patients from flu transmission during hospitalization.

Medicare Payment Estimates

What Medicare pays this hospital for common procedures vs the national average

Payment for heart failure patients
$19,479
≈ Same as national avg
91 cases
Payment for pneumonia patients
$20,660
≈ Same as national avg
106 cases

Medicare payment amounts are risk-adjusted averages. Actual patient costs depend on insurance plan, deductibles, and other factors.

Check Your Insurance Coverage

Before scheduling care at ASCENSION ST VINCENT CARMEL, verify it is in your insurance network. Out-of-network care can result in significantly higher costs.

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Nearby Hospitals

Other hospitals in CARMEL and nearby ZIP codes in Indiana

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★★★★★4/5
FRANCISCAN HEALTH ORTHOPEDIC HOSPITAL CARMEL
CARMEL, IN 46032
Not rated
ST VINCENT HEART CENTER
CARMEL, IN 46290
★★★★★5/5
ASCENSION ST VINCENT MERCY
ELWOOD, IN 46036
Not rated
ASCENSION ST VINCENT FISHERS
FISHERS, IN 46037
★★★★★4/5
INDIANA UNIVERSITY HEALTH FRANKFORT INC
FRANKFORT, IN 46041
Not rated

Other Acute Care Hospitals in Indiana

82 acute care hospitals in Indiana report to CMS — top rated shown first

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is an acute care hospital?▼
Acute care hospitals treat patients with serious illnesses or injuries that require immediate, short-term care. Most general hospitals fall into this category.
What does the CMS star rating mean?▼
CMS rates hospitals on a 1–5 star scale based on five quality groups: mortality, safety, readmissions, patient experience, and timely care. Higher stars mean better performance across these measures.
Is a higher star rating always better?▼
Generally yes, but consider your specific needs. A 3-star hospital might excel in cardiac care while scoring lower in other areas. Look at individual metrics relevant to your procedure.
How often is this data updated?▼
CMS updates hospital quality data quarterly (January, April, July, October). Overall star ratings are updated annually, usually in August.
What is HCAHPS?▼
HCAHPS (Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems) is a standardized patient satisfaction survey administered to random samples of hospital patients. Results reflect real patient experiences.
How do I read the infection rates?▼
Infection rates are shown as Standardized Infection Ratios (SIR). A SIR below 1.0 means fewer infections than nationally expected. A SIR of 0.5 means the hospital has half the expected infection rate — significantly better.
Does a lower star rating mean the hospital is unsafe?▼
Not necessarily. Lower-rated hospitals often serve sicker, more complex patient populations that make outcomes harder to achieve. Consider the full picture and consult your doctor.
How does ASCENSION ST VINCENT CARMEL rank among hospitals in Indiana?▼
ASCENSION ST VINCENT CARMEL ranks #65 out of 91 rated hospitals in Indiana by CMS overall star rating. For context, the state average CMS star rating is 3.4.
Are there other hospitals in CARMEL?▼
Yes — there are 3 other hospitals in CARMEL, IN in the CMS database. Compare all hospitals in CARMEL to find the best fit for your care needs.

Data source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (data.cms.gov). Updated quarterly. CMS data loaded: June 2026.