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Indiana · Acute Care
Ascension St Vincent Evansville
According to PlainHospital's CMS star-rating ranking (CMS Hospital Compare overall stars), Ascension St Vincent Evansville ranks #433 of 3182 rated US hospitals by overall star rating (highest = #1).
- 4★
- CMS overall rating
- Top 42%
- national star rank
- #433 of 3182
- Corpus placement
- 20
- Quality measures
- 6
- Infection types
Data currency: Hospital quality, safety, and patient-experience measures from the CMS Care Compare program (published quarterly), last refreshed May 2026. See our methodology for source dates. Spot a figure that looks wrong? Report a correction.
3700 Washington Ave, Evansville, IN 47750 · Vanderburgh County · (812) 485-4000
The verdict
According to PlainHospital's CMS star-rating ranking (CMS Hospital Compare overall stars), Ascension St Vincent Evansville ranks #433 of 3182 rated US hospitals by overall star rating (highest = #1). That corpus rank reflects an above-median CMS star rating nationally, with 2 quality measures beating the national benchmark (1 worse).
- Top 42%
- CMS star rating vs 3,182 rated US hospitals
- #433 of 3182
- rated-hospital corpus placement
- 2
- measures better than national of 26 compared
- Yes
- emergency department on site
Since the last CMS release
CMS raised this hospital from 3 to 4 stars between its May 2026 and August 2026 releases, a gain of 1.
CMS replaces its file at each release rather than publishing a changelog, so this comparison exists only because the earlier release is kept on file. See what changed nationally.
Where Ascension St Vincent Evansville sits among rated US hospitals
4 Top 42% higher than 58% of 3,182 rated hospitals
CMS star rating (1–5 stars), bucketed by value
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Source CMS Hospital Compare, overall hospital rating · 2026-08-14
Ascension St Vincent Evansville vs. Indiana and the nation
- Ascension St Vincent…
Ascension St Vincent Evansville
4 stars
- Indiana avg
Indiana state average
3.4 stars
- US avg
National average
3.2 stars
What this shows At 4 stars, Ascension St Vincent Evansville rates above the Indiana average of 3.4 and above the national average of 3.2.
Type
Acute Care Hospitals
Ownership
Voluntary non-profit - Private
Emergency Services
Yes
Birthing Friendly
Yes
Patient Experience
17
HCAHPS domains
Infection Types
6
CDC NHSN
CMS Overall Star Rating 80.0%
4 of 5 stars
Star-band quality profile for Ascension St Vincent Evansville
Mortality 8 measures
Safety of care 7 measures
Readmission 11 measures
Better than national Same as national Worse than national
Quality Measures
| Measure | Score | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| Abdominopelvic accidental puncture or laceration rate | 1.06 | Same as National |
| CMS Medicare PSI 90: Patient safety and adverse events composite | 0.82 | Same as National |
| Death rate among surgical inpatients with serious treatable complications | 181.69 | Same as National |
| Death rate for CABG surgery patients | 4 | Same as National |
| Death rate for COPD patients | 9.6 | Same as National |
| Death rate for heart attack patients | 13.4 | Same as National |
| Death rate for heart failure patients | 14.3 | Same as National |
| Death rate for pneumonia patients | 18.6 | Same as National |
| Death rate for stroke patients | 11.6 | Same as National |
| Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Risk Standardized Mortality Rate | 4.3 | Same as National |
| Iatrogenic pneumothorax rate | 0.15 | Same as National |
| In-hospital fall-associated fracture rate | 0.29 | Same as National |
| Perioperative pulmonary embolism or deep vein thrombosis rate | 3.91 | Same as National |
| Postoperative acute kidney injury requiring dialysis rate | 2.02 | Same as National |
| Postoperative hemorrhage or hematoma rate | 2.33 | Same as National |
Patient Experience (HCAHPS)
Experience profile vs. the national average
Source: CMS Hospital Compare, HCAHPS patient survey star ratings.
| Survey Question | Star Rating |
|---|---|
| Cleanliness - linear mean score | N/A |
| Cleanliness - star rating | 4 |
| Communication about medicines - linear mean score | N/A |
| Communication about medicines - star rating | 2 |
| Discharge information - linear mean score | N/A |
| Discharge information - star rating | 3 |
| Doctor communication - linear mean score | N/A |
| Doctor communication - star rating | 3 |
| Nurse communication - linear mean score | N/A |
| Nurse communication - star rating | 3 |
| Overall hospital rating - linear mean score | N/A |
| Overall hospital rating - star rating | 4 |
| Quietness - linear mean score | N/A |
| Quietness - star rating | 3 |
| Recommend hospital - linear mean score | N/A |
| Recommend hospital - star rating | 4 |
| Summary star rating | 3 |
Safety & Infections
| Measure | Score | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards) | 0.485 | Same as National |
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards) | 0.156 | Better than National |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff) | 0.459 | Better than National |
| MRSA Bacteremia | 0.573 | Same as National |
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy | 0 | Same as National |
| SSI - Colon Surgery | 0 | Better than National |
Staffing & Spending
Unplanned Visits & Readmissions
| Measure | Score | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| Acute Myocardial Infarction (AMI) 30-Day Readmission Rate | 14 | Same as National |
| Heart failure (HF) 30-Day Readmission Rate | 19.1 | Same as National |
| Hospital return days for heart attack patients | 5.3 | Average Days per 100 Discharges |
| Hospital return days for heart failure patients | -2.8 | Average Days per 100 Discharges |
| Hospital return days for pneumonia patients | 15.2 | More Days Than Average per 100 Discharges |
| Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Readmission Measure (HWR) | 14.1 | Same as National |
| Pneumonia (PN) 30-Day Readmission Rate | 15.9 | Same as National |
| Rate of emergency department (ED) visits for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapy | 4.9 | Same as National |
| Rate of inpatient admissions for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapy | 8 | Same as National |
| Rate of readmission after hip/knee replacement | 3.1 | Better than National |
| Rate of readmission for CABG | 9.8 | Same as National |
| Rate of readmission for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients | 17.9 | Same as National |
| Rate of unplanned hospital visits after colonoscopy (per 1,000 colonoscopies) | 12 | Same as National |
| Ratio of unplanned hospital visits after hospital outpatient surgery | 0.9 | Same as National |
Medicare Spending
| Measure | Score |
|---|---|
| Medicare hospital spending per patient (Medicare Spending per Beneficiary) | 0.99 |
Maternal Health
| Measure | Score |
|---|---|
| Cesarean Birth | N/A |
| Maternal Morbidity Structural Measure | N/A |
| Risk Adjusted Severe Obstetric Complications (All) | N/A |
| Risk Adjusted Severe Obstetric Complications (excluding blood-transfusion-only cases) | N/A |
Nationwide hospitals with similar CMS profiles
Peer sets for Ascension St Vincent Evansville outside Indiana, keyed first to the high CMS star band.
Similar CMS star rating
Nearest overall stars outside IN (4/5 here).
Similar mortality outcomes
Nearest mortality measures rated better than national, outside IN (0 better here).
Nearby Hospitals in Indiana
Other Medicare-certified hospitals in Indiana.
One of 150 Medicare-certified hospitals in Indiana, 6 are shown here.
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No rating Psychiatric
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No rating Critical Access Hospitals
Ascension St Vincent Anderson
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2/5
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Ascension St Vincent Carmel
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3/5
Acute Care Hospitals
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No rating Critical Access Hospitals
Ascension St Vincent Fishers
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4/5
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Frequently Asked Questions
How does Ascension St Vincent Evansville compare to other hospitals on CMS star rating?
According to PlainHospital's CMS star-rating ranking, Ascension St Vincent Evansville ranks #433 of 3182 rated US hospitals (high-band tercile among 3,182 rated facilities). Sort basis: star_rating DESC - see /methodology#corpus-placement.
What is the CMS star rating for Ascension St Vincent Evansville?
Ascension St Vincent Evansville has an overall CMS star rating of 4 out of 5 (high-band), above the 3.2-star national average.
How does Ascension St Vincent Evansville perform on quality measures?
2 of 26 compared mortality, safety, and readmission measures rate better than the national average at Ascension St Vincent Evansville; 1 rate worse.
What do patients say about Ascension St Vincent Evansville?
Ascension St Vincent Evansville reports 17 HCAHPS patient-experience domain scores. Star ratings range from 2 to 4 out of 5.
What are the infection rates at Ascension St Vincent Evansville?
Ascension St Vincent Evansville tracks 6 healthcare-associated infection types (CDC NHSN). 3 are better than the national benchmark, 0 are worse, and 3 are at the national average.
Does Ascension St Vincent Evansville have emergency services?
Yes, Ascension St Vincent Evansville provides emergency services.
What type of hospital is Ascension St Vincent Evansville?
Ascension St Vincent Evansville is a Acute Care Hospitals facility with Voluntary non-profit - Private ownership, located in Evansville, IN. This facility has received the CMS Birthing-Friendly designation.
How much does Medicare spend at Ascension St Vincent Evansville?
1 Medicare spending category is on file for Ascension St Vincent Evansville, per episode vs. the national median.
Does Ascension St Vincent Evansville offer maternal health services?
Yes, Ascension St Vincent Evansville reports 4 maternal health measures. This facility has been designated as Birthing-Friendly by CMS.
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