Baton Rouge General Medical Center

3/5 CMS Stars

62/100Good

8585 Picardy Ave, Baton Rouge, LA 70809

(225) 387-7767

Acute Care HospitalsVoluntary non-profit - PrivateEmergency ServicesBirthing Friendly

Quality Measures vs National Average

Patient Safety

7 of 8 measures reported

2 Better5 Same0 Worse

Mortality (Death Rates)

8 of 8 measures reported

0 Better8 Same0 Worse

Readmission Rates

11 of 11 measures reported

2 Better8 Same1 Worse

What 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

Rank in city

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.

Quick Facts

Type: Acute Care Hospitals
Ownership: Voluntary non-profit - Private
County: E. Baton Rouge
Emergency Services: Yes
Birthing Friendly: Yes
Facility ID: 190065

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