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Lutheran Downtown Hospital

Explore care at Lutheran Downtown Hospital in Fort Wayne, IN, and compare its services, physicians, and hospital ratings on Healthgrades. Find the best healthcare options for your needs, all in one place.

73%

Patient Experience Rating

8% higher than the national average

Safety Ratings

How well a hospital safeguards patients from potential complications

No events relating to foreign objects left in body during a surgery or procedure

7 ratings were as expected

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Hospital Quality

Clinical Ratings

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Mortality Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionMortality In-HospitalMortality within 30 days

Heart Failure

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Mortality Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionMortality In-HospitalMortality within 30 days

Sepsis

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Mortality Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionMortality In-HospitalMortality within 30 days

Pneumonia

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Data Source

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).

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73%

Patients who gave a rating of 9 or 10

7% higher than the national average

73%

Would definitely recommend

8% higher than the national average

Lutheran Downtown Hospital

National Average

Discharge Information

Percent of patients who said they were given information about recovering at home

100%50%0%86%84%

Communication with doctors

Percent of patients who said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

100%50%0%78%76%

Care Transition

Percent of patients who said they understood their care needs when they left the hospital

100%50%0%52%47%

Communication with nurses

Percent of patients who said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

100%50%0%77%75%

Responsiveness of hospital staff

Percent of patients who said they always received help quickly from hospital staff

100%50%0%57%58%

Communication about medicines

Percent of patients who said that staff always explained medicines before giving them to patients

100%50%0%56%57%

Lutheran Downtown Hospital

National Average

Quietness

Percent of patients who said the area around their rooms was always kept quiet at night

100%50%0%65%55%

Cleanliness

Percent of patients who said their room and bathroom were always kept clean

100%50%0%77%67%

Providers

Provider Reviews

Past weekend caregiver left msg non-urgent line. Wanted me to go to ER I refused. Mon am I called told they were busy - leave 2nd msg. Now Wed no call. Start of wearing heart monitor device was uncomfortable. just thought was part of wearing it. Appears device known for allergic reactions. Never...

Apr 24 2025

Review for Dr. Lopez

Highly recommended for his services. Very caring has you feel very comfortable and explains everything he is doing. Staff was great and professional. Very clean office.

Apr 22 2025

Review for Dr. Reifeis

I was referred to Dr Khan as my ophthalmologist detected a small tear in my retina. When I arrived, I was impressed by the openness of the waiting area. Reception personnel were pleasant and professional, and let me know exactly what my visit would involve. Dr Khan himself was very warm and...

Apr 19 2025

Review for Dr. Khan

I’ve been a patient ever since he took over Dr. Mohrman’s office. LOVE him. He transferred out southwest, right by our house and we were thrilled. UNFORTUNATELY, he seems to have “disappeared” along with a few other Lutheran doctors, and no one will tell me where to find him. He’s the BEST...

HELP ME FIND DR BALTES Feb 20 2025

Review for Dr. Baltes

I'm finally ready for cataract surgery and Dr. Miller took the time to fully explain the procedure and the steps to take to schedule the surgery. I was first a patient of his father, Dr. Scott Miller, and, when he retired, I began treatment with Brian Miller. After such long association with the...

Jan 19 2025

Review for Dr. Miller

Location

Lutheran Downtown Hospital

702 Van Buren St, Fort Wayne IN 46802

CallDirections

(260) 425-3000

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Lutheran Downtown Hospital located?

Lutheran Downtown Hospital is located at 702 Van Buren St, Fort Wayne, IN 46802. Find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.

Has Lutheran Downtown Hospital won any recent awards from Healthgrades?

No, Lutheran Downtown Hospital has not won any awards in the past few years. Search for Hospitals on Healthgrades to find more.

Is Lutheran Downtown Hospital highly rated with patients?

73% patients recommend this hospital. See Healthgrades for detailed clinical ratings by specialty.

Does Lutheran Downtown Hospital score well in safety ratings?

Healthgrades tracks outcome ratings for 7 hospital services. View more details here.

How do I get in at Lutheran Downtown Hospital?

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How does Lutheran Downtown Hospital rank in terms of safety and outcomes?

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Contact Us

702 Van Buren St

Fort Wayne, IN 46802

Directions

(260) 425-3000