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Indiana University Health Arnett Hospital

4 / 5

At a glance

Indiana University Health Arnett Hospital carries a 4-star CMS overall rating — above the national norm. On healthcare-associated infection measures, it performs better than the national average on 6 and worse on 0.

Healthcare-Associated Infections

lower is better · 36 measures reported

Rates of infections patients can acquire while receiving care, such as central-line and catheter-associated infections, MRSA, and C. difficile.

MeasureScoreCompared to national
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Lower Confidence Limit0.172Same as national
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Upper Confidence Limit3.394Same as national
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection: Number of Device Days1952Same as national
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Predicted Cases1.947Same as national
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Observed Cases2Same as national
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards)1.027Same as national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Lower Confidence LimitSame as national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Upper Confidence Limit1.253Same as national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Number of Urinary Catheter Days2249Same as national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Predicted Cases2.390Same as national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Observed Cases0Same as national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards)0.000Same as national
SSI - Colon Surgery: Lower Confidence Limit0.139Same as national
SSI - Colon Surgery: Upper Confidence Limit2.736Same as national
SSI - Colon Surgery: Number of Procedures96Same as national
SSI - Colon Surgery: Predicted Cases2.415Same as national
SSI - Colon Surgery: Observed Cases2Same as national
SSI - Colon Surgery0.828Same as national
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Lower Confidence LimitNot available
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Upper Confidence LimitNot available
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Number of Procedures46Not available
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Predicted Cases0.477Not available
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Observed Cases0Not available
SSI - Abdominal HysterectomyNot available
MRSA Bacteremia: Lower Confidence Limit0.017Same as national
MRSA Bacteremia: Upper Confidence Limit1.722Same as national
MRSA Bacteremia: Patient Days57094Same as national
MRSA Bacteremia: Predicted Cases2.864Same as national
MRSA Bacteremia: Observed Cases1Same as national
MRSA Bacteremia0.349Same as national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Lower Confidence Limit0.024Better than national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Upper Confidence Limit0.254Better than national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Patient Days51438Better than national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Predicted Cases32.162Better than national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Observed Cases3Better than national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff)0.093Better than national

Complications & Deaths

lower is better · 20 measures reported

Rates of serious complications (like hip/knee replacement problems or accidental cuts during surgery) and 30-day mortality rates for common conditions.

MeasureScoreCompared to nationalSample
Rate of complications for hip/knee replacement patients3.9Same as national146
Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Risk Standardized Mortality Rate3.8Same as national1378
Death rate for heart attack patients12.1Same as national174
Death rate for CABG surgery patients2.1Same as national39
Death rate for COPD patients8.2Same as national136
Death rate for heart failure patients12.8Same as national369
Death rate for pneumonia patients15.9Same as national532
Death rate for stroke patients11.2Same as national206
Pressure ulcer rate0.20Same as national4296
Death rate among surgical inpatients with serious treatable complications163.30Same as national52
Iatrogenic pneumothorax rate0.33Same as national5764
In-hospital fall-associated fracture rate0.22Same as national5895
Postoperative hemorrhage or hematoma rate2.34Same as national1126
Postoperative acute kidney injury requiring dialysis rate1.70Same as national432
Postoperative respiratory failure rate7.25Same as national436
Perioperative pulmonary embolism or deep vein thrombosis rate2.90Same as national1204
Postoperative sepsis rate5.72Same as national404
Postoperative wound dehiscence rate1.65Same as national204
Abdominopelvic accidental puncture or laceration rate0.88Same as national997
CMS Medicare PSI 90: Patient safety and adverse events composite0.81Same as national

Unplanned Hospital Visits & Readmissions

lower is better · 14 measures reported

How often patients return to the hospital unexpectedly within 30 days of discharge — a marker of care quality and discharge planning.

MeasureScoreCompared to nationalSample
Hospital return days for heart attack patients-5.8Not available186
Hospital return days for heart failure patients2.6Not available451
Hospital return days for pneumonia patients-22.5Not available601
Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Readmission Measure (HWR)14.3Same as national2270
Rate of unplanned hospital visits after colonoscopy (per 1,000 colonoscopies)13Same as national2274
Rate of inpatient admissions for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapy10.1Same as national155
Rate of emergency department (ED) visits for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapy5.5Same as national155
Ratio of unplanned hospital visits after hospital outpatient surgery0.8Same as national704
Acute Myocardial Infarction (AMI) 30-Day Readmission Rate13.8Same as national186
Rate of readmission for CABG10.2Same as national39
Rate of readmission for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients17.3Same as national146
Heart failure (HF) 30-Day Readmission Rate20.1Same as national451
Rate of readmission after hip/knee replacement5.1Same as national133
Pneumonia (PN) 30-Day Readmission Rate15.4Same as national601

Patient Experience (HCAHPS)

higher is better · 9 measures reported

What patients say about their hospital stay — communication with nurses and doctors, responsiveness, cleanliness, pain management, and whether they would recommend the hospital.

MeasureScoreSample
Nurse communication - star rating2435
Doctor communication - star rating3435
Communication about medicines - star rating2435
Discharge information - star rating4435
Cleanliness - star rating3435
Quietness - star rating3435
Overall hospital rating - star rating3435
Recommend hospital - star rating4435
Summary star rating3435

Timely & Effective Care

higher is better (unless a wait time) · 30 measures reported

How consistently hospitals follow recommended care processes — for example, giving heart-attack patients aspirin on arrival, or the average time spent in the emergency department.

MeasureScoreSample
Emergency department volumehigh
Global Malnutrition Composite Score
Global Malnutrition Composite Score: Malnutrition Diagnosis Documented
Global Malnutrition Composite Score: Malnutrition Risk Screening
Global Malnutrition Composite Score: Nutrition Assessment
Global Malnutrition Composite Score: Nutritional Care Plan
Hospital Harm - Severe Hyperglycemia
Hospital Harm - Severe Hypoglycemia
Hospital Harm - Opioid Related Adverse Events
Healthcare workers given influenza vaccination743328
Average (median) time all patients spent in the emergency department before leaving from the visit, including psychiatric/mental health patients and patients who were transferred to another facility. A lower number of minutes is better213402
Average (median) time patients spent in the emergency department before leaving from the visit, excluding patients transferred to another facility or psychiatric care/mental health patients. A lower number of minutes is better212367
Average (median) time psychiatric/mental health patients spent in the emergency department before leaving from the visit. A lower number of minutes is better29323
Average (median) time patients spent in the emergency department before being transferred to another facility. A lower number of minutes is better29812
Left before being seen253746
Head CT results9416
Endoscopy/polyp surveillance: appropriate follow-up interval for normal colonoscopy in average risk patients9979
Improvement in Patient's Visual Function within 90 Days Following Cataract Surgery
ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction (STEMI)
Safe Use of Opioids - Concurrent Prescribing122806
Appropriate care for severe sepsis and septic shock63123
Septic Shock 3-Hour Bundle6136
Septic Shock 6-Hour Bundle8715
Severe Sepsis 3-Hour Bundle81124
Severe Sepsis 6-Hour Bundle9361
Discharged on Antithrombotic Therapy98173
Anticoagulation Therapy for Atrial Fibrillation/Flutter6343
Antithrombotic Therapy by End of Hospital Day 289147
Venous Thromboembolism Prophylaxis
Intensive Care Unit Venous Thromboembolism Prophylaxis

Maternal Health

lower is better · 4 measures reported

Measures of maternal outcomes and safe delivery practices, including severe complications during childbirth.

MeasureScoreSample
Cesarean Birth
Risk Adjusted Severe Obstetric Complications (All)
Risk Adjusted Severe Obstetric Complications (excluding blood-transfusion-only cases)
Maternal Morbidity Structural MeasureYes

Frequently asked questions

How is Indiana University Health Arnett Hospital rated?
Indiana University Health Arnett Hospital has a 4 out of 5 CMS overall star rating as of the latest CMS release.
Does Indiana University Health Arnett Hospital have emergency services?
Yes. Indiana University Health Arnett Hospital operates a 24/7 emergency department.
Where is Indiana University Health Arnett Hospital located?
Indiana University Health Arnett Hospital is located at 5165 Mccarty Ln, Lafayette, IN 47905.
What type of hospital is Indiana University Health Arnett Hospital?
Indiana University Health Arnett Hospital is classified by CMS as a Acute Care Hospitals facility (Voluntary non-profit - Private).

Data as of 2026-06-14. Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog. This is public data provided for informational purposes only and is not medical advice. See our methodology and editorial policy.

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