Franciscan Health Munster
Franciscan Health Munster is a medical facility located in Munster, IN. This hospital has been recognized for Coronary Intervention Excellence Award™ and Outpatient Joint Replacement Excellence Award™.
Patient Experience Rating
2% lower than the national average
Awards
Healthgrades awards tell you which hospitals deliver superior quality care. Healthgrades evaluates hospital performance using objective quality measures including clinical outcomes and patient safety, as well as patient experience.
Learn more about our awards methodologySpecialty Clinical Quality Awards
Coronary Intervention Excellence Award™ (2024)
Superior clinical outcomes in coronary intervention procedures (angioplasty with stent)
Outpatient Joint Replacement Excellence Award™ (2024)
Superior clinical outcomes in hospital outpatient total knee and total hip replacement
Hospital Quality
Clinical Ratings
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Complication Based Ratings
Pacemaker Procedures
In Hospital
Mortality Based Ratings
Heart Failure
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Coronary Interventional Procedures (Inpatient)
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Heart Attack
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Complication Based Ratings
Diabetic Emergencies
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Sepsis
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Respiratory Failure
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Pulmonary Embolism
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Complication Based Ratings
Gallbladder Removal Surgery
In Hospital
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Gastrointestinal Bleed
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Colorectal Surgeries
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Bowel Obstruction
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Pancreatitis
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Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery
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Mortality Based Ratings
Stroke
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Complication Based Ratings
Hip Fracture Treatment
In Hospital
Total Knee Replacement
In Hospital
Complication Based Ratings
Outpatient Total Knee Replacement
In Hospital
Outpatient Total Hip Replacement
In Hospital
Specialty Excellence Awards
Outpatient Joint Replacement Excellence Award™
2024
Mortality Based Ratings
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
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Pneumonia
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Patient 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).
Learn more about patient experienceFranciscan Health Munster
National Average
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
Communication with nurses
Percent of patients who said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well
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
Discharge Information
Percent of patients who said they were given information about recovering at home
Franciscan Health Munster
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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. Joseph
Absolutely negligent. I’m a healthy, athletic 54-year-old woman who went to Dr. Daniel Woods for a revision on my 1.5yr old knee replacement. I developed an infection he completely ignored—no blood work, no PICC line, no sense of concern whatsoever. His ego clearly outweighs his concern for patient...
Jacki Hendrick Apr 30 2025
Review for Dr. Woods
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
Location
Franciscan Health Munster
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Franciscan Health Munster located?
Franciscan Health Munster is located at 701 Superior Ave, Munster, IN 46321. Find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.
Has Franciscan Health Munster won any recent awards from Healthgrades?
Yes, Franciscan Health Munster has been awarded with Coronary Intervention Excellence Award™ and Outpatient Joint Replacement Excellence Award™ in the past two years.
Is Franciscan Health Munster highly rated with patients?
69% patients recommend this hospital. See Healthgrades for detailed clinical ratings by specialty.
Does Franciscan Health Munster score well in safety ratings?
Healthgrades tracks outcome ratings for 11 hospital services. View more details here.
How do I get in at Franciscan Health Munster?
Phone number, appointment information, and directions can be found on Healthgrades Franciscan Health Munster profile..
How does Franciscan Health Munster rank in terms of safety and outcomes?
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Terrible social skills. I gave her several opportunities to address my situation of neuropathy and she said it wasn’t her specialty! She didn’t listen to me or address my questions and only assumed things.