Baton Rouge General Medical Center
Quality Measures vs National Average
Patient Safety
7 of 8 measures reportedMortality (Death Rates)
8 of 8 measures reportedReadmission Rates
11 of 11 measures reportedWhat This Means
- • Better = this hospital performs better than the national average on that measure
- • Same = no statistically significant difference from national average
- • Worse = this hospital performs worse than the national average
Source: CMS Hospital Compare. Data reflects the most recent reporting period.
Procedure Outcomes
| Procedure | Rate | Volume | vs National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hip & Knee Replacement | 4.8% | 130 | Avg |
| Heart Attack (AMI) | 11.6% | 93 | Avg |
| Heart Failure | 12.6% | 303 | Avg |
| Pneumonia | 18.1% | 338 | Avg |
| COPD | 8% | 68 | Avg |
| Stroke | 12.7% | 142 | Avg |
| Coronary Bypass (CABG) | 1.9% | 66 | Avg |
| Overall Mortality | 4% | 1,457 | Avg |
| Patient Safety (Composite) | 0.92% | — | Avg |
Lower rates indicate better outcomes. Volume reflects patient count during the reporting period. Source: CMS Complications and Deaths data.
Is Baton Rouge General Medical Center a Good Hospital?
Baton Rouge General Medical Center has a trust score of 62/100 and a 3-star CMS rating — above average quality. Located in Baton Rouge, LA, it is an acute care hospital with emergency services and is designated birthing-friendly.
How It Compares in Baton Rouge
#3
Rank in city
12
Hospitals
62 vs 49
Score vs city avg
3.5/5
City avg rating
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Baton Rouge General Medical Center a good hospital?
Baton Rouge General Medical Center is an acute care hospital in Baton Rouge, LA with a 3/5 CMS star rating. Trust score: 62/100. It is rated above average.
Where is Baton Rouge General Medical Center located?
Baton Rouge General Medical Center is located at 8585 Picardy Ave, Baton Rouge, LA 70809. Phone: (225) 387-7767.
What is the star rating for Baton Rouge General Medical Center?
Baton Rouge General Medical Center has a 3/5 star rating from CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services). This rating is based on mortality, safety, readmission, patient experience, and timeliness measures.
Does Baton Rouge General Medical Center have an emergency room?
Yes, Baton Rouge General Medical Center provides emergency services.
What This Hospital Charges
| Procedure | Charges | Actual Paid | Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
SEPTICEMIA OR SEVERE SEPSIS WITHOUT MV >96 HOURS WITH MCC 439 patients/yr | $33,845 | $14,616 | 57% less |
HEART FAILURE AND SHOCK WITH MCC 176 patients/yr | $22,346 | $9,852 | 56% less |
INFECTIOUS AND PARASITIC DISEASES WITH O.R. PROCEDURES WITH MCC 92 patients/yr | $95,922 | $35,102 | 63% less |
RENAL FAILURE WITH MCC 70 patients/yr | $21,497 | $10,292 | 52% less |
SEPTICEMIA OR SEVERE SEPSIS WITHOUT MV >96 HOURS WITHOUT MCC 70 patients/yr | $18,312 | $7,961 | 57% less |
OTHER KIDNEY AND URINARY TRACT DIAGNOSES WITH MCC 47 patients/yr | $32,812 | $12,721 | 61% less |
RESPIRATORY INFECTIONS AND INFLAMMATIONS WITH MCC 43 patients/yr | $21,374 | $11,054 | 48% less |
HIP AND FEMUR PROCEDURES EXCEPT MAJOR JOINT WITH CC 41 patients/yr | $58,967 | $15,638 | 73% less |
GASTROINTESTINAL HEMORRHAGE WITH CC 39 patients/yr | $19,864 | $7,591 | 62% less |
SIMPLE PNEUMONIA AND PLEURISY WITH MCC 38 patients/yr | $21,954 | $9,685 | 56% less |
Charges = what the hospital bills. Actual Paid = what Medicare pays (the fair market rate). Source: CMS Medicare Inpatient Hospitals by Provider and Service (2024).
Quick Facts
- Type
- Acute Care Hospitals
- Ownership
- Voluntary non-profit - Private
- County
- E. Baton Rouge
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Birthing Friendly
- Yes
- Facility ID
- 190065