INDIANA — In a state where healthcare quality is a top priority for families, a new report from Forbes has identified the elite tier of Indiana medical facilities. Out of the numerous healthcare centers across the Hoosier State, only seven hospitals earned a perfect 5-star rating in the Forbes 2026 Best Hospitals in America list including Schneck Medical Center in Seymour.
The Gold Standard of Care
The Forbes rating system, developed in partnership with healthcare data firm Inovalon, utilizes a rigorous methodology vetted by clinicians, scientists, and patient advocates. The rankings are based on data from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) focusing on four primary pillars:
- Patient Outcomes
- Hospital Best Practices
- Value of Care
- Patient Experience
While many hospitals performed well, achieving a perfect score requires meeting high national standards across every category.
Indiana’s 5-Star Elite
The following seven hospitals were recognized for their exceptional performance:
- Ascension St. Vincent Fishers Hospital (Fishers)
- Elkhart General Hospital (Elkhart)
- Franciscan Health Crawfordsville (Crawfordsville)
- Hendricks Regional Health (Danville)
- MHP Major Hospital (Shelbyville)
- Schneck Medical Center (Seymour)
- Witham Health Services (Lebanon)
Of these top-tier institutions, Hendricks Regional Health in Danville distinguished itself as the premier facility in the state, standing out as the only Indiana hospital to receive 5 stars across every individual sub-category measured by Forbes.
