Putnam County Hospital Achieves 5-Star Rating from CMS for third year in a row

August 11, 2025 – Putnam County Hospital has received a Five-Star overall hospital quality rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), for the third consecutive. This is the highest rating a hospital can achieve. 290 of the 4,658 hospitals in the country and only 12 in the state of Indiana have a Five-Star overall rating on the Care Compare website that was updated by CMS in August of 2025.

"Achieving a 5-star rating for the third consecutive year is more than a number — it's a reflection of our team's dedication, our communities trust, and our commitment to provide exceptional healthcare close to home. This milestone fuels our passion to keep raising the quality of healthcare we bring to Putnam County." Stated CEO, Dennis Weatherford.

CMS’s star rating system, which began in July 2016, is updated annually. For 2025, the overall rating is based on 48 quality measurements in five different categories and shows how well each hospital performs compared to other hospitals. Putnam County Hospital met or exceeded the requirements, which include: patient experience, timely and effective care, readmission, safety of care, and mortality. In 2025, there were 91 fewer hospitals that achieved the five star ranking than there was in the previous year. 

According to CMS, the purpose of the Overall Hospital Quality Star Rating is to summarize quality measure information reported on the Care Compare website in a way that is accessible and easy to understand for patients and consumers. Each hospital has a star rating that ranges from one to five stars, with five stars signifying highest quality. For more information visit medicare.gov/care-compare and search for a specific hospital by name, zip code or town/state and then compare quality and patient perception ratings of up to three hospitals at a time.

"Earning a 5-star rating in healthcare is a powerful testament to the trust our community places in us and the unwavering commitment of our team to deliver compassionate, high-quality healthcare. It's not just recognition — it's a responsibility we proudly uphold every day." Weatherford added.

Putnam County Hospital, providing exceptional healthcare close to home.