Franciscan Health Hammond
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Patient Experience Rating
10% lower than the national average
Hospital Quality
Clinical Ratings
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Data SourcePatient Experience
Patient experience measures tell you how patients felt about the care they received at the hospital. These measures are based on the Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (HCAHPS) survey data from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).
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National Average
Communication about medicines
Percent of patients who said that staff always explained medicines before giving them to patients
Responsiveness of hospital staff
Percent of patients who said they always received help quickly from hospital staff
Communication with nurses
Percent of patients who said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well
Communication with doctors
Percent of patients who said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well
Care Transition
Percent of patients who said they understood their care needs when they left the hospital
Discharge Information
Percent of patients who said they were given information about recovering at home
Franciscan Health Hammond
National Average
Cleanliness
Percent of patients who said their room and bathroom were always kept clean
Quietness
Percent of patients who said the area around their rooms was always kept quiet at night
Providers
Provider Reviews
May 01 2025
Review for Dr. Ruter
He waste time. Multiple visits and if he “feels like” dealing with your problem, then maybe he will, maybe he won’t. Yells and every visit, he did all the talking. Can’t tell him anything important because he tells you to stop talking or go somewhere else. So each visit is worthless. Dismissed my...
Apr 27 2025
Review for Dr. Smith
The whole staff including the doctor are excellent in all ways that are important.
Apr 25 2025
Review for Dr. Walters
Dr Ruter has patience, listens and communicates in a way that is easy to understand. He is straight forward which I like.
Apr 21 2025
Review for Dr. Ruter
Location
Franciscan Health Hammond
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Franciscan Health Hammond located?
Franciscan Health Hammond is located at 5454 Hohman Ave, Hammond, IN 46320. Find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.
Has Franciscan Health Hammond won any recent awards from Healthgrades?
No, Franciscan Health Hammond has not won any awards in the past few years. Search for Hospitals on Healthgrades to find more.
Is Franciscan Health Hammond highly rated with patients?
69% patients recommend this hospital. See Healthgrades for detailed clinical ratings by specialty.
Does Franciscan Health Hammond score well in safety ratings?
Healthgrades tracks outcome ratings for 4 hospital services. View more details here.
How do I get in at Franciscan Health Hammond?
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How does Franciscan Health Hammond rank in terms of safety and outcomes?
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Dr. Ruter is an expert in his field! He is very knowledgeable and I don’t feel rushed during my visit.