Putnam County Hospital in Greencastle, IN
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About Putnam County Hospital
Putnam County Hospital is a critical access hospital in Greencastle, Putnam County, Indiana. It reports its ownership to Medicare as public (local government). It provides emergency services. Its CMS Overall Hospital Quality Star Rating is 5 out of 5. It has 25 licensed beds, according to state license data via HIFLD. The nearest other listed hospital is Ascension St Vincent Clay, 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.
What patients say
- Would definitely recommend79%
- Rated the hospital 9 or 1078%
- Completed surveys70
Survey period ending September 2025. Source: CMS HCAHPS Patient Survey.
Map
39.62194, -86.84597
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Putnam County Hospital located?
Putnam County Hospital is at 1542 S Bloomington St, Greencastle, IN 46135 in Putnam County.
Does Putnam County Hospital have an emergency room?
Yes. Putnam County Hospital reports emergency services to Medicare, and patients spent a median of 126 minutes in its emergency department before leaving. In a life-threatening emergency, call 911.
What is the CMS star rating of Putnam County Hospital?
Putnam County Hospital has a CMS Overall Hospital Quality Star Rating of 5 out of 5. The rating combines measures of mortality, safety of care, readmission, patient experience and timely and effective care, compared with hospitals nationwide.
Is Putnam County Hospital a trauma center?
We have no trauma center designation on record for Putnam County Hospital. Hospitals without one still treat injuries in their emergency department and transfer patients who need a trauma center. Check the Indiana trauma program for the current list.
What is the phone number of Putnam County Hospital?
The main phone number on record with Medicare is (765) 653-5121.
Would patients recommend Putnam County Hospital?
In the most recent HCAHPS patient survey (70 completed surveys), 79% of patients said they would definitely recommend the hospital, and 78% rated it 9 or 10 out of 10.
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