Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN MSA

Indianapolis ER Wait Times

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Historical Average ER Wait Time

This data comes from CMS emergency department performance data for Jan 1, 2024 to Jun 30, 2025. ERcost averages the historical benchmark across ER locations in this metro area.

2 hr 49 min

CMS median ED time, 23 of 23 ER locations

Pediatric ERs

No pediatric ERs are listed in this metro inventory.

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St Vincent Heart CenterProprietary

Reported

Wait Time

10 min

Last Updated

Aug 30, 2026, 2:18 AM EDT

Overall rating: 5 stars
Source: Patient-reported wait time
Source info: Patient-reported arrival-to-first-seen time. Not verified by a hospital and not a measure of total ER visit time.
Historical Benchmark: Historical emergency department benchmark measures
ER volume: data unavailable
Median time spent in ER i Median time patients spent in the emergency department before leaving.: 3 hr 5 min
Left before being seen i Percentage of patients who left the ER before being seen.: data unavailable

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Witham Health ServicesGovernment - Local

Reported

Wait Time

15 min

Last Updated

Sep 13, 2026, 5:55 PM EDT

Overall rating: 3 stars
Source: Patient-reported wait time
Source info: Patient-reported arrival-to-first-seen time. Not verified by a hospital and not a measure of total ER visit time.
Historical Benchmark: Historical emergency department benchmark measures
ER volume: medium
Median time spent in ER i Median time patients spent in the emergency department before leaving.: 1 hr 58 min
Left before being seen i Percentage of patients who left the ER before being seen.: 1%

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Ascension St Vincent CarmelVoluntary non-profit - Private

Reported

Wait Time

20 min

Last Updated

Aug 2, 2026, 12:06 PM EDT

Overall rating: 3 stars
Source: Patient-reported wait time
Source info: Patient-reported arrival-to-first-seen time. Not verified by a hospital and not a measure of total ER visit time.
Historical Benchmark: Historical emergency department benchmark measures
ER volume: data unavailable
Median time spent in ER i Median time patients spent in the emergency department before leaving.: 3 hr 2 min
Left before being seen i Percentage of patients who left the ER before being seen.: data unavailable

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Franciscan Health IndianapolisVoluntary non-profit - Church

Reported

Wait Time

30 min

Last Updated

Jun 24, 2026, 8:41 PM EDT

Overall rating: 3 stars
Source: Patient-reported wait time
Source info: Patient-reported arrival-to-first-seen time. Not verified by a hospital and not a measure of total ER visit time.
Historical Benchmark: Historical emergency department benchmark measures
ER volume: very high
Median time spent in ER i Median time patients spent in the emergency department before leaving.: 3 hr 35 min
Left before being seen i Percentage of patients who left the ER before being seen.: 2%

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Ascension St Vincent MercyVoluntary non-profit - Church

Reported

Wait Time

35 min

Last Updated

Sep 13, 2026, 9:01 AM EDT

Overall rating: Not available
Source: Patient-reported wait time
Source info: Patient-reported arrival-to-first-seen time. Not verified by a hospital and not a measure of total ER visit time.
Historical Benchmark: Historical emergency department benchmark measures
ER volume: low
Median time spent in ER i Median time patients spent in the emergency department before leaving.: 1 hr 42 min
Left before being seen i Percentage of patients who left the ER before being seen.: 0%

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Emergency room wait times by facility
Facility Name	Overall Rating		Last Updated	Historical Benchmark (Jan 1, 2024 to Jun 30, 2025)
Facility Name	Overall Rating		Last Updated		i Median time patients spent in the emergency department before leaving.	Left before being seen i Percentage of patients who left the ER before being seen.
St Vincent Heart CenterProprietaryView ER Costs	5 stars	10 min Not a live wait estimate	Aug 30, 2026, 2:18 AM EDT Patient-reported arrival-to-first-seen time. Not verified by a hospital and not a measure of total ER visit time.	data unavailable	3 hr 5 min	data unavailable
Witham Health ServicesGovernment - LocalView ER Costs	3 stars	15 min Not a live wait estimate	Sep 13, 2026, 5:55 PM EDT Patient-reported arrival-to-first-seen time. Not verified by a hospital and not a measure of total ER visit time.	medium	1 hr 58 min	1%
Ascension St Vincent CarmelVoluntary non-profit - PrivateView ER Costs	3 stars	20 min Not a live wait estimate	Aug 2, 2026, 12:06 PM EDT Patient-reported arrival-to-first-seen time. Not verified by a hospital and not a measure of total ER visit time.	data unavailable	3 hr 2 min	data unavailable
Franciscan Health IndianapolisVoluntary non-profit - ChurchView ER Costs	3 stars	30 min Not a live wait estimate	Jun 24, 2026, 8:41 PM EDT Patient-reported arrival-to-first-seen time. Not verified by a hospital and not a measure of total ER visit time.	very high	3 hr 35 min	2%
Ascension St Vincent MercyVoluntary non-profit - ChurchView ER Costs	Not available	35 min Not a live wait estimate	Sep 13, 2026, 9:01 AM EDT Patient-reported arrival-to-first-seen time. Not verified by a hospital and not a measure of total ER visit time.	low	1 hr 42 min	0%
Hancock Regional HospitalGovernment - LocalView ER Costs	4 stars	45 min Not a live wait estimate	Sep 7, 2026, 8:17 AM EDT Patient-reported arrival-to-first-seen time. Not verified by a hospital and not a measure of total ER visit time.	medium	2 hr 34 min	1%
Community Hospital NorthVoluntary non-profit - PrivateView ER Costs	4 stars	55 min Not a live wait estimate	Jun 12, 2026, 12:08 PM EDT Patient-reported arrival-to-first-seen time. Not verified by a hospital and not a measure of total ER visit time.	very high	3 hr 27 min	4%
Riverview HealthGovernment - LocalView ER Costs	3 stars	65 min Not a live wait estimate	Jul 13, 2026, 11:25 PM EDT Patient-reported arrival-to-first-seen time. Not verified by a hospital and not a measure of total ER visit time.	very high	1 hr 50 min	0%
Johnson Memorial HospitalGovernment - LocalView ER Costs	5 stars	95 min Not a live wait estimate	Jul 3, 2026, 8:19 AM EDT Patient-reported arrival-to-first-seen time. Not verified by a hospital and not a measure of total ER visit time.	medium	2 hr 24 min	0%
Indiana University Health Tipton Hospital IncVoluntary non-profit - OtherView ER Costs	Not available	100 min Not a live wait estimate	Aug 31, 2026, 6:00 AM EDT Patient-reported arrival-to-first-seen time. Not verified by a hospital and not a measure of total ER visit time.	low	1 hr 58 min	0%

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Data Sources: Live wait-time values and recent patient reports are compiled from hospital-published sources, patient submissions, and verified updates. Historical data represents CMS-audited annual performance benchmarks and is not a live estimate of current ER volume. Hospital ownership labels and hospital overall ratings come from the CMS Hospital General Information dataset. CMS ratings are a broad summary, not a perfect measure of whether a hospital is best for a specific service.

Recent Patient Reports

Patient reports are submitted by site visitors. Wait times can change quickly and do not represent total ER visit time.

WITHAM HEALTH SERVICES

15 min wait

Patient-reported

Arrival date and time: Sep 13, 2026, 5:40 PM EDT
Seen date and time: Sep 13, 2026, 5:55 PM EDT

ASCENSION ST VINCENT MERCY

35 min wait

Patient-reported

Arrival date and time: Sep 13, 2026, 8:26 AM EDT
Seen date and time: Sep 13, 2026, 9:01 AM EDT

Alternatives to the ER

Call 911 or go to the ER for chest pain, stroke symptoms, severe breathing trouble, major injury, severe allergic reaction, or any symptom that may be life-threatening.

For non-emergency symptoms, these options can help you get guidance and decide whether home care, urgent care, or a trip to the ER is the right call.

Call Your Insurer's free 24/7 Nurse Line

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Use 24/7 Virtual Urgent Care

24/7 virtual urgent care lets you see a provider from home, often in minutes, without waiting room time or an ER bill. Self-pay rates start as low as $59 per visit, and many plans cover it for free.

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