Elkhart General Hospital
Quality Measures vs National Average
Patient Safety
8 of 8 measures reportedMortality (Death Rates)
8 of 8 measures reportedReadmission Rates
11 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 | 3.4% | 57 | Avg |
| Heart Attack (AMI) | 12.8% | 137 | Avg |
| Heart Failure | 9.8% | 278 | Avg |
| Pneumonia | 14.8% | 346 | Avg |
| COPD | 6.7% | 140 | Avg |
| Stroke | 14.3% | 179 | Avg |
| Coronary Bypass (CABG) | 1.6% | 111 | Avg |
| Overall Mortality | 3.9% | 1,224 | Avg |
| Patient Safety (Composite) | 0.95% | — | Avg |
Lower rates indicate better outcomes. Volume reflects patient count during the reporting period. Source: CMS Complications and Deaths data.
Is Elkhart General Hospital a Good Hospital?
Elkhart General Hospital has a trust score of 69/100 and a 4-star CMS rating — above average quality. Located in Elkhart, IN, it is an acute care hospital with emergency services and is designated birthing-friendly.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Elkhart General Hospital a good hospital?
Elkhart General Hospital is an acute care hospital in Elkhart, IN with a 4/5 CMS star rating. Trust score: 69/100. It is rated above average.
Where is Elkhart General Hospital located?
Elkhart General Hospital is located at 600 E Blvd, Elkhart, IN 46514. Phone: (574) 294-2621.
What is the star rating for Elkhart General Hospital?
Elkhart General Hospital 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 Elkhart General Hospital have an emergency room?
Yes, Elkhart General Hospital provides emergency services.
What This Hospital Charges
| Procedure | Charges | Actual Paid | Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
SEPTICEMIA OR SEVERE SEPSIS WITHOUT MV >96 HOURS WITH MCC 131 patients/yr | $65,959 | $15,516 | 76% less |
HEART FAILURE AND SHOCK WITH MCC 95 patients/yr | $36,714 | $9,945 | 73% less |
PULMONARY EDEMA AND RESPIRATORY FAILURE 93 patients/yr | $52,202 | $9,703 | 81% less |
KIDNEY AND URINARY TRACT INFECTIONS WITHOUT MCC 65 patients/yr | $25,160 | $6,493 | 74% less |
INTRACRANIAL HEMORRHAGE OR CEREBRAL INFARCTION WITH CC OR TPA IN 24 HOURS 49 patients/yr | $30,014 | $7,761 | 74% less |
SIMPLE PNEUMONIA AND PLEURISY WITH CC 48 patients/yr | $28,174 | $6,386 | 77% less |
RESPIRATORY INFECTIONS AND INFLAMMATIONS WITH MCC 45 patients/yr | $50,555 | $11,948 | 76% less |
ESOPHAGITIS, GASTROENTERITIS AND MISCELLANEOUS DIGESTIVE DISORDERS WITHOUT MCC 43 patients/yr | $22,990 | $6,440 | 72% less |
CELLULITIS WITHOUT MCC 42 patients/yr | $25,936 | $7,529 | 71% less |
SIMPLE PNEUMONIA AND PLEURISY WITH MCC 41 patients/yr | $48,296 | $10,104 | 79% 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
- Government - Local
- County
- Elkhart
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Birthing Friendly
- Yes
- Facility ID
- 150018