Citizens Medical Center
Quality Measures vs National Average
Patient Safety
1 of 8 measures reportedMortality (Death Rates)
4 of 8 measures reportedReadmission Rates
5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heart Failure | 12% | 33 | Avg |
| Pneumonia | 17% | 44 | Avg |
| COPD | 8.1% | 26 | Avg |
| Overall Mortality | 4.9% | 81 | Avg |
| Patient Safety (Composite) | 0.99% | — | Avg |
Lower rates indicate better outcomes. Volume reflects patient count during the reporting period. Source: CMS Complications and Deaths data.
Is Citizens Medical Center a Good Hospital?
Citizens Medical Center has a trust score of 55/100 and a 3-star CMS rating. Located in Columbia, LA, it is an acute care hospital with emergency services.
How It Compares in Columbia
#1
Rank in city
2
Hospitals
55 vs 48
Score vs city avg
3.0/5
City avg rating
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Citizens Medical Center a good hospital?
Citizens Medical Center is an acute care hospital in Columbia, LA with a 3/5 CMS star rating. Trust score: 55/100.
Where is Citizens Medical Center located?
Citizens Medical Center is located at 7939 U S Hwy 165 South, Columbia, LA 71418. Phone: (318) 649-6106.
What is the star rating for Citizens Medical Center?
Citizens 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 Citizens Medical Center have an emergency room?
Yes, Citizens Medical Center provides emergency services.
What This Hospital Charges
| Procedure | Charges | Actual Paid | Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
KIDNEY AND URINARY TRACT INFECTIONS WITHOUT MCC 24 patients/yr | $11,550 | $7,342 | 36% less |
MISCELLANEOUS DISORDERS OF NUTRITION, METABOLISM, FLUIDS AND ELECTROLYTES WITHOU 13 patients/yr | $11,005 | $7,211 | 34% less |
HEART FAILURE AND SHOCK WITH MCC 11 patients/yr | $16,123 | $11,657 | 28% less |
ESOPHAGITIS, GASTROENTERITIS AND MISCELLANEOUS DIGESTIVE DISORDERS WITHOUT MCC 11 patients/yr | $10,313 | $7,240 | 30% less |
SEPTICEMIA OR SEVERE SEPSIS WITHOUT MV >96 HOURS WITH MCC 11 patients/yr | $25,369 | $17,853 | 30% 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
- Government - Hospital District or Authority
- County
- Caldwell
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Birthing Friendly
- No
- Facility ID
- 190184