Franciscan Health Lafayette East has been named one of America’s 250 Best Hospitals for 2026, according to new research released by Healthgrades. This marks the second consecutive year the hospital has received the honor.
This achievement reflects Franciscan Health Lafayette East’s unwavering commitment to exceptional patient care and puts the organization in the top 5% of hospitals nationwide for overall clinical performance.
“We are very honored and humbled to be recognized by Healthgrades as one of the top 250 hospitals in the country for the second year in a row,” said Terry Wilson, Franciscan Health Western Indiana president and CEO. “We have an outstanding team of nurses, physicians and co-workers in Lafayette, who take great pride in providing best-in-class care, along with living our Franciscan mission and values each and every day.”
Franciscan Health Lafayette East's achievements are based exclusively on what matters most: patient outcomes. To determine the top hospitals for 2026, Healthgrades evaluated risk-adjusted mortality and complication rates for over 30 of the most common conditions and procedures at approximately 4,500 hospitals nationwide. Healthgrades’ annual analysis revealed significant performance gaps between the nation’s highest- and lowest-achieving hospitals, making it increasingly important to seek care at a top-rated facility.
“This year's America’s Best Hospitals list gives patients a clearer picture of where high-quality care is delivered most consistently,” said Alana Biggers, MD, MPH, medical advisor at Healthgrades. “Patients can feel confident in their decision to seek care at Franciscan Health Lafayette East, an organization that is setting the standard for clinical excellence nationwide.”
