Franciscan Health Family Birth Center Indianapolis
Birthing Center • Indianapolis, IN • Since 1875
About
Franciscan Health Family Birth Center in Indianapolis is part of the Franciscan Health system, a nonprofit Catholic health network founded in 1875. The system operates 12 hospitals and multiple clinics across Indiana and Illinois, with about 2,599 employees and roughly $2B–$5B in annual revenue. The Indianapolis site is among the Franciscan facilities that offer maternity and family birth services as part of the broader Franciscan Health network. If you’re seeking specifics like exact services, tour hours, or obstetric care levels at the Indianapolis Family Birth Center, you may want to contact Franciscan Health Indianapolis or visit their official site for the most current details.
Clinic Type
Birthing Center
Address
8111 S Emerson Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46237
Phone
1317-528-5331
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Opening Hours
Open 24 hours
Services Offered
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Insurance & Payment
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Languages Spoken
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FAQs
What services are offered at the Franciscan Health Family Birth Center Indianapolis?
The center offers childbirth - labor and delivery, NICU services (AngelEye NICU Baby Monitors), and related perinatal care as part of its Conditions & Specialties and Treatments & Procedures.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- CMS HCAHPS / Various aggregators: 3 out of 5 stars (overall CMS/hospital rating) (394 surveys (CMS HCAHPS))
- Healthgrades: 77% of patients rated 9/10; 75% would recommend
Patients praise
- High percentage of patients who would recommend the hospital (75% to 77%)
- Positive recognition for individual doctors and nurses, with some patients describing their delivery experience as amazing
- Accredited facilities, including Level III perinatal care certification and recognition for safe sleep practices
Common complaints
- Mixed experiences with staff responsiveness and bedside manner during labor and delivery
- Reports of difficulty during the induction process, including lack of bed availability
- Lower-than-average ratings for hospital quietness and cleanliness
- Concerns regarding communication about medications and post-discharge information
"I delivered my first baby boy at St Francis women and children... everyone was fantastic that we dealt with... she made the entire experience awesome."
— Patient review on RuspagesUSA"I was scheduled for an induction... arrived at appointment time to be told no beds are available... The staff was rude. I was sent home 3 times and never received a call."
— Patient review on RuspagesUSASynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Hospitals across Indianapolis welcome first babies born in 2026 — Jan 1, 2026
- Franciscan Health Indianapolis welcomes first new baby of 2026 | Nine-County Region — Jan 1, 2026
- Baby Yasmin, first born at Ascension St. Vincent in 2026 - Indianapolis News | Indiana Weather | Indiana Traffic | WISH-TV | — Jan 2, 2026
- Maternal Fetal Medicine Ultrasound Technologist w/ Fetal Echo, Franciscan Health — Aug 16, 2025
- Family Medicine Through the Lens of Dr. Jason Rieser | Marian University — Sep 1, 2025
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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