Franciscan Health Lafayette East Nationally Recognized By Healthgrades

LAFAYETTE, Indiana - Franciscan Health Lafayette East recently announced that it has been recognized for clinical excellence from Healthgrades.

Franciscan Health Lafayette East was recognized as being One of Healthgrades America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Gastrointestinal Care, Gastrointestinal Surgery and Critical Care in 2026.

The hospital was also a Five-Star recipient for Treatment of Stroke in 2026, Five-Star recipient for Treatment of Heart Attack for 4 Years in a Row (2023-2026) and Five-Star recipient for Treatment of Heart Failure for 3 Years in a Row (2024-2026).

“It is a great honor to be recognized by Healthgrades again this year,” said Terry Wilson, Franciscan Health Western Indiana president and CEO. “We have an amazing team of doctors, nurses and support staff who strive day in and day out to provide the best care possible for our patients. Receiving these accolades exemplifies the dedication of our hospital team members.”

These achievements place Franciscan Health Lafayette East 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 East’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 over 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.

“Healthgrades’ specialty awards identify the nation’s top-performing hospitals in key service areas, helping consumers find high quality care tailored to their specific needs,” said Alana Biggers, MD, MPH, medical advisor at Healthgrades. “We’re proud to recognize Franciscan Health Lafayette East for its consistently superior outcomes in key service areas.”

Visit Healthgrades.com for an in-depth look at Franciscan Health Lafayette East’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.