Franklin Hospital in Benton, IL
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About Franklin Hospital
Franklin Hospital is a critical access hospital in Benton, Franklin County, Illinois. It reports its ownership to Medicare as public (hospital district or authority). It provides emergency services. It does not currently have a CMS Overall Star Rating, which usually means it reports too few measures to be rated. It has 16 licensed beds, according to state license data via HIFLD. The nearest other listed hospital is Herrin Hospital, about 16 mi away.
Quality ratings
How this hospital compares with the national rate on each measure group:
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Hospital General Information. How star ratings work.
Emergency room times
Lower times are better. Reporting period ending September 2025. Source: CMS Timely and Effective Care. What these numbers mean.
Map
38.00922, -88.91679
Nearby hospitals
- Herrin Hospital201 S 14th St, Herrin, IL · Emergency roomAcute care hospital16 mi
- Marshall Browning Hospital900 North Washington Street, Du Quoin, IL · Emergency roomCritical access hospital17 mi
- Heartland Regional Medical Center3333 W Deyoung, Marion, IL · Emergency roomAcute care hospital19 mi
- Marion Il VA Medical Center2401 West Main, Marion, IL · Emergency roomVA medical center19 mi
- Good Samaritan Regional Hlth Center1 Good Samaritan Way, Mount Vernon, IL · Emergency roomAcute care hospital20 mi
- Deaconess Illinois Crossroads8 Doctors Park Rd, Mount Vernon, IL · Emergency roomAcute care hospital21 mi
- Hamilton Memorial Hospital611 S Marshall Avenue, McLeansboro, IL · Emergency roomCritical access hospital21 mi
- Pinckneyville Community Hospital5383 State Route 154, Pinckneyville, IL · Emergency roomCritical access hospital24 mi
Frequently asked questions
Where is Franklin Hospital located?
Franklin Hospital is at 201 Bailey Lane, Benton, IL 62812 in Franklin County.
Does Franklin Hospital have an emergency room?
Yes. Franklin Hospital reports emergency services to Medicare, and patients spent a median of 108 minutes in its emergency department before leaving. In a life-threatening emergency, call 911.
What is the CMS star rating of Franklin Hospital?
Franklin Hospital does not have a current CMS Overall Star Rating. CMS only rates hospitals that report enough measures; critical access, psychiatric, VA and many small hospitals are often unrated, which says nothing about their quality.
Is Franklin Hospital a trauma center?
We have no trauma center designation on record for Franklin Hospital. Hospitals without one still treat injuries in their emergency department and transfer patients who need a trauma center. Check the Illinois trauma program for the current list.
What is the phone number of Franklin Hospital?
The main phone number on record with Medicare is (618) 439-3161.
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