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Indiana · Critical Access
Indiana University Health Bedford Hospital
According to PlainHospital's CMS star-rating ranking (CMS Hospital Compare overall stars), Indiana University Health Bedford Hospital ranks #1716 of 3182 rated US hospitals by overall star rating (highest = #1).
- 3★
- CMS overall rating
- 27th pct.
- national percentile
- #1716 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.
2900 W 16th St, Bedford, IN 47421 · Lawrence County · (812) 275-1200
The verdict
According to PlainHospital's CMS star-rating ranking (CMS Hospital Compare overall stars), Indiana University Health Bedford Hospital ranks #1716 of 3182 rated US hospitals by overall star rating (highest = #1). That corpus rank reflects a below-median CMS star rating nationally, with 2 quality measures beating the national benchmark.
- 27th pct.
- CMS star rating vs 3,182 rated US hospitals
- #1716 of 3182
- rated-hospital corpus placement
- 2
- measures better than national of 16 compared
- Yes
- emergency department on site
Since the last CMS release
CMS lowered this hospital from 5 to 3 stars between its May 2026 and August 2026 releases, a fall of 2.
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 Indiana University Health Bedford Hospital sits among rated US hospitals
3 Top 73% higher than 27% 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
Indiana University Health Bedford Hospital vs. Indiana and the nation
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Indiana University Health Bedford Hospital
3 stars
- Indiana avg
Indiana state average
3.4 stars
- US avg
National average
3.2 stars
What this shows At 3 stars, Indiana University Health Bedford Hospital rates below the Indiana average of 3.4 and below the national average of 3.2.
Type
Critical Access Hospitals
Ownership
Voluntary non-profit - Private
Emergency Services
Yes
Birthing Friendly
N/A
Patient Experience
17
HCAHPS domains
Infection Types
6
CDC NHSN
CMS Overall Star Rating 60.0%
3 of 5 stars
Worse-than-national profile for Indiana University Health Bedford Hospital
Mortality 6 measures
Safety of care 2 measures
Readmission 8 measures
Better than national Same as national Worse than national
Quality Measures
| Measure | Score | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| Abdominopelvic accidental puncture or laceration rate | N/A | Not Available |
| CMS Medicare PSI 90: Patient safety and adverse events composite | N/A | Not Available |
| Death rate among surgical inpatients with serious treatable complications | N/A | Not Available |
| Death rate for CABG surgery patients | N/A | Not Available |
| Death rate for COPD patients | 8.5 | Same as National |
| Death rate for heart attack patients | 12.3 | Same as National |
| Death rate for heart failure patients | 11.6 | Same as National |
| Death rate for pneumonia patients | 17.4 | Same as National |
| Death rate for stroke patients | 12.6 | Same as National |
| Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Risk Standardized Mortality Rate | 4.7 | Same as National |
| Iatrogenic pneumothorax rate | N/A | Not Available |
| In-hospital fall-associated fracture rate | N/A | Not Available |
| Perioperative pulmonary embolism or deep vein thrombosis rate | N/A | Not Available |
| Postoperative acute kidney injury requiring dialysis rate | N/A | Not Available |
| Postoperative hemorrhage or hematoma rate | N/A | Not Available |
Patient Experience (HCAHPS)
| Survey Question | Star Rating |
|---|---|
| Cleanliness - linear mean score | N/A |
| Cleanliness - star rating | N/A |
| Communication about medicines - linear mean score | N/A |
| Communication about medicines - star rating | N/A |
| Discharge information - linear mean score | N/A |
| Discharge information - star rating | N/A |
| Doctor communication - linear mean score | N/A |
| Doctor communication - star rating | N/A |
| Nurse communication - linear mean score | N/A |
| Nurse communication - star rating | N/A |
| Overall hospital rating - linear mean score | N/A |
| Overall hospital rating - star rating | N/A |
| Quietness - linear mean score | N/A |
| Quietness - star rating | N/A |
| Recommend hospital - linear mean score | N/A |
| Recommend hospital - star rating | N/A |
| Summary star rating | N/A |
Safety & Infections
| Measure | Score | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards) | 0.459 | Same as National |
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards) | N/A | Not Available |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff) | 0 | Better than National |
| MRSA Bacteremia | N/A | Not Available |
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy | N/A | Not Available |
| SSI - Colon Surgery | N/A | Not Available |
Staffing & Spending
Unplanned Visits & Readmissions
| Measure | Score | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| Acute Myocardial Infarction (AMI) 30-Day Readmission Rate | N/A | Number of Cases Too Small |
| Heart failure (HF) 30-Day Readmission Rate | 20 | Same as National |
| Hospital return days for heart attack patients | N/A | Number of Cases Too Small |
| Hospital return days for heart failure patients | 1.6 | Average Days per 100 Discharges |
| Hospital return days for pneumonia patients | -16.7 | Fewer Days Than Average per 100 Discharges |
| Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Readmission Measure (HWR) | 14.6 | Same as National |
| Pneumonia (PN) 30-Day Readmission Rate | 15.1 | Same as National |
| Rate of emergency department (ED) visits for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapy | 7.8 | Same as National |
| Rate of inpatient admissions for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapy | 11.1 | Same as National |
| Rate of readmission after hip/knee replacement | N/A | Not Available |
| Rate of readmission for CABG | N/A | Not Available |
| Rate of readmission for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients | 18.6 | Same as National |
| Rate of unplanned hospital visits after colonoscopy (per 1,000 colonoscopies) | 13.5 | Same as National |
| Ratio of unplanned hospital visits after hospital outpatient surgery | 1 | Same as National |
Medicare Spending
| Measure | Score |
|---|---|
| Medicare hospital spending per patient (Medicare Spending per Beneficiary) | N/A |
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 Indiana University Health Bedford Hospital outside Indiana, keyed to the quiet worse-than-national share.
Similar CMS star rating
Nearest overall stars outside IN (3/5 here).
Similar mortality outcomes
Nearest mortality measures rated better than national, outside IN (0 better here).
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Frequently Asked Questions
How does Indiana University Health Bedford Hospital compare to other hospitals on CMS star rating?
According to PlainHospital's CMS star-rating ranking, Indiana University Health Bedford Hospital ranks #1716 of 3182 rated US hospitals by overall star rating (highest = #1). That ordinal matches our top-rated hospital listing (star_rating DESC). See /methodology#corpus-placement.
What is the CMS star rating for Indiana University Health Bedford Hospital?
Indiana University Health Bedford Hospital has an overall CMS star rating of 3 out of 5 (mid-band), below the 3.2-star national average.
How does Indiana University Health Bedford Hospital perform on quality measures?
0 of 16 compared measures rate worse than national at Indiana University Health Bedford Hospital (quiet worse-share tercile); 2 rate better (strong).
What do patients say about Indiana University Health Bedford Hospital?
Indiana University Health Bedford Hospital reports 17 HCAHPS patient-experience domain scores.
What are the infection rates at Indiana University Health Bedford Hospital?
Indiana University Health Bedford Hospital tracks 6 healthcare-associated infection types (CDC NHSN). 1 are better than the national benchmark, 0 are worse, and 1 are at the national average.
Does Indiana University Health Bedford Hospital have emergency services?
Yes, Indiana University Health Bedford Hospital provides emergency services.
What type of hospital is Indiana University Health Bedford Hospital?
Indiana University Health Bedford Hospital is a Critical Access Hospitals facility with Voluntary non-profit - Private ownership, located in Bedford, IN.
How much does Medicare spend at Indiana University Health Bedford Hospital?
1 Medicare spending category is on file for Indiana University Health Bedford Hospital, per episode vs. the national median.
Does Indiana University Health Bedford Hospital offer maternal health services?
Yes, Indiana University Health Bedford Hospital reports 4 maternal health measures.
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