Community Howard Regional Health Inc.
Quality Measures vs National Average
Patient Safety
7 of 8 measures reportedMortality (Death Rates)
6 of 8 measures reportedReadmission Rates
10 of 11 measures reportedWhat This Means
- • Better = this hospital performs better than the national average on that measure
- • Same = no statistically significant difference from national average
- • Worse = this hospital performs worse than the national average
Source: CMS Hospital Compare. Data reflects the most recent reporting period.
Procedure Outcomes
| Procedure | Rate | Volume | vs National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hip & Knee Replacement | 3.1% | 100 | Avg |
| Heart Attack (AMI) | 13.4% | 57 | Avg |
| Heart Failure | 15.8% | 168 | Worse |
| Pneumonia | 17.4% | 194 | Avg |
| COPD | 12.3% | 108 | Avg |
| Stroke | 13.3% | 41 | Avg |
| Overall Mortality | 4.2% | 532 | Avg |
| Patient Safety (Composite) | 0.97% | — | Avg |
Lower rates indicate better outcomes. Volume reflects patient count during the reporting period. Source: CMS Complications and Deaths data.
Is Community Howard Regional Health Inc. a Good Hospital?
Community Howard Regional Health Inc. has a trust score of 66/100 and a 4-star CMS rating — above average quality. Located in Kokomo, IN, it is an acute care hospital with emergency services and is designated birthing-friendly.
How It Compares in Kokomo
#1
Rank in city
2
Hospitals
66 vs 65
Score vs city avg
4.0/5
City avg rating
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Community Howard Regional Health Inc. a good hospital?
Community Howard Regional Health Inc. is an acute care hospital in Kokomo, IN with a 4/5 CMS star rating. Trust score: 66/100. It is rated above average.
Where is Community Howard Regional Health Inc. located?
Community Howard Regional Health Inc. is located at 3500 S Lafountain St, Kokomo, IN 46902. Phone: (765) 776-8000.
What is the star rating for Community Howard Regional Health Inc.?
Community Howard Regional Health Inc. has a 4/5 star rating from CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services). This rating is based on mortality, safety, readmission, patient experience, and timeliness measures.
Does Community Howard Regional Health Inc. have an emergency room?
Yes, Community Howard Regional Health Inc. provides emergency services.
What This Hospital Charges
| Procedure | Charges | Actual Paid | Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
SEPTICEMIA OR SEVERE SEPSIS WITHOUT MV >96 HOURS WITH MCC 62 patients/yr | $45,729 | $13,255 | 71% less |
PULMONARY EDEMA AND RESPIRATORY FAILURE 51 patients/yr | $41,985 | $9,204 | 78% less |
HEART FAILURE AND SHOCK WITH MCC 46 patients/yr | $31,064 | $9,410 | 70% less |
RENAL FAILURE WITH CC 39 patients/yr | $22,093 | $6,799 | 69% less |
SIMPLE PNEUMONIA AND PLEURISY WITH MCC 38 patients/yr | $36,621 | $9,726 | 73% less |
PSYCHOSES 35 patients/yr | $24,774 | $10,248 | 59% less |
RESPIRATORY INFECTIONS AND INFLAMMATIONS WITH MCC 32 patients/yr | $46,877 | $11,676 | 75% less |
MAJOR HIP AND KNEE JOINT REPLACEMENT OR REATTACHMENT OF LOWER EXTREMITY WITHOUT 28 patients/yr | $82,457 | $13,853 | 83% less |
RENAL FAILURE WITH MCC 27 patients/yr | $37,917 | $10,346 | 73% less |
CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE WITH MCC 24 patients/yr | $44,704 | $7,968 | 82% less |
Charges = what the hospital bills. Actual Paid = what Medicare pays (the fair market rate). Source: CMS Medicare Inpatient Hospitals by Provider and Service (2024).
Quick Facts
- Type
- Acute Care Hospitals
- Ownership
- Voluntary non-profit - Private
- County
- Howard
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Birthing Friendly
- Yes
- Facility ID
- 150007