Franciscan Health Lafayette Nationally Recognized By Healthgrades
10/27/2026
LAFAYETTE, Ind. – Franciscan Health Lafayette has been nationally recognized for clinical excellence from Healthgrades.
Franciscan Health Lafayette was recognized as being among one of Healthgrades America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Gastrointestinal Care for two years in a row (2026-2027), Gastrointestinal Surgery for two years in a row (2026-2027), Critical Care for two years in a row (2026-2027) and one of Healthgrades America's 50 Best Hospitals for Emergency Medicine in 2027.
The hospital was also a Five-Star recipient for Treatment of Stroke in 2026, Five-Star recipient for Treatment of Heart Attack for five years in a row (2023-2027), Five-Star recipient for Treatment of Heart Failure for four years in a row (2024-2027) and Five-Star Recipient for Treatment of Stroke for two years in a row (2026-2027).
“We are honored and humbled to be recognized by Healthgrades again this year,” said Terry Wilson, Franciscan Health Western Indiana president and CEO. “Our team of doctors, nurses and support staff in Lafayette are truly amazing and they commit themselves to providing outstanding care for our patients. These recognitions are a true testament to the dedication of all our co-workers.”
These achievements place Franciscan Health Lafayette in the upper echelon of hospitals nationally for specialty care and reflect the organization’s commitment to consistently delivering the best care possible.
Franciscan Health Lafayette’s achievements are based solely on what matters most: patient outcomes. As part of its 2026 hospital assessment, Healthgrades evaluated risk-adjusted mortality and complication rates for more than 30 of the most common conditions and procedures at approximately 4,500 hospitals nationwide to determine the top performers in specialty care. By offering easy access to objective performance measures, Healthgrades helps consumers find and select a hospital that excels in providing the care they need.
“Finding a hospital that excels in a given procedure or treatment can transform a patient’s health trajectory,” said Alana Biggers, MD, MPH, medical advisor at Healthgrades. “We’re proud to recognize Franciscan Health Lafayette for its top-tier performance in multiple service lines and commend its team for delivering exceptional patient outcomes when it matters most.”
Visit Healthgrades.com for an in-depth look at Franciscan Health Lafayette’s performance and profile to explore the highest quality care in the Greater Lafayette area. Consumers can also learn more about how Healthgrades measures hospital quality and access a patient-friendly overview of how hospitals are rated and why hospital quality matters.
Franciscan Health Lafayette was recognized as being among one of Healthgrades America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Gastrointestinal Care for two years in a row (2026-2027), Gastrointestinal Surgery for two years in a row (2026-2027), Critical Care for two years in a row (2026-2027) and one of Healthgrades America's 50 Best Hospitals for Emergency Medicine in 2027.
The hospital was also a Five-Star recipient for Treatment of Stroke in 2026, Five-Star recipient for Treatment of Heart Attack for five years in a row (2023-2027), Five-Star recipient for Treatment of Heart Failure for four years in a row (2024-2027) and Five-Star Recipient for Treatment of Stroke for two years in a row (2026-2027).
“We are honored and humbled to be recognized by Healthgrades again this year,” said Terry Wilson, Franciscan Health Western Indiana president and CEO. “Our team of doctors, nurses and support staff in Lafayette are truly amazing and they commit themselves to providing outstanding care for our patients. These recognitions are a true testament to the dedication of all our co-workers.”
These achievements place Franciscan Health Lafayette in the upper echelon of hospitals nationally for specialty care and reflect the organization’s commitment to consistently delivering the best care possible.
Franciscan Health Lafayette’s achievements are based solely on what matters most: patient outcomes. As part of its 2026 hospital assessment, Healthgrades evaluated risk-adjusted mortality and complication rates for more than 30 of the most common conditions and procedures at approximately 4,500 hospitals nationwide to determine the top performers in specialty care. By offering easy access to objective performance measures, Healthgrades helps consumers find and select a hospital that excels in providing the care they need.
“Finding a hospital that excels in a given procedure or treatment can transform a patient’s health trajectory,” said Alana Biggers, MD, MPH, medical advisor at Healthgrades. “We’re proud to recognize Franciscan Health Lafayette for its top-tier performance in multiple service lines and commend its team for delivering exceptional patient outcomes when it matters most.”
Visit Healthgrades.com for an in-depth look at Franciscan Health Lafayette’s performance and profile to explore the highest quality care in the Greater Lafayette area. Consumers can also learn more about how Healthgrades measures hospital quality and access a patient-friendly overview of how hospitals are rated and why hospital quality matters.
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