Lake Charles Memorial Hospital
Quality Measures vs National Average
Patient Safety
6 of 8 measures reportedMortality (Death Rates)
8 of 8 measures reportedReadmission Rates
10 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 Attack (AMI) | 11.8% | 144 | Avg |
| Heart Failure | 11.4% | 313 | Avg |
| Pneumonia | 13.1% | 291 | Avg |
| COPD | 11.4% | 96 | Avg |
| Stroke | 11.1% | 173 | Avg |
| Coronary Bypass (CABG) | 2.9% | 91 | Avg |
| Overall Mortality | 5% | 1,121 | Worse |
| Patient Safety (Composite) | 1.41% | — | Worse |
Lower rates indicate better outcomes. Volume reflects patient count during the reporting period. Source: CMS Complications and Deaths data.
Is Lake Charles Memorial Hospital a Good Hospital?
Lake Charles Memorial Hospital has a trust score of 58/100 and a 3-star CMS rating. Located in Lake Charles, LA, it is an acute care hospital with emergency services and is designated birthing-friendly.
How It Compares in Lake Charles
#2
Rank in city
5
Hospitals
58 vs 49
Score vs city avg
3.0/5
City avg rating
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Lake Charles Memorial Hospital a good hospital?
Lake Charles Memorial Hospital is an acute care hospital in Lake Charles, LA with a 3/5 CMS star rating. Trust score: 58/100.
Where is Lake Charles Memorial Hospital located?
Lake Charles Memorial Hospital is located at 1701 Oak Park Blvd, Lake Charles, LA 70601. Phone: (337) 494-3000.
What is the star rating for Lake Charles Memorial Hospital?
Lake Charles Memorial Hospital 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 Lake Charles Memorial Hospital have an emergency room?
Yes, Lake Charles Memorial Hospital provides emergency services.
What This Hospital Charges
| Procedure | Charges | Actual Paid | Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
SEPTICEMIA OR SEVERE SEPSIS WITHOUT MV >96 HOURS WITH MCC 224 patients/yr | $57,218 | $14,220 | 75% less |
HEART FAILURE AND SHOCK WITH MCC 99 patients/yr | $38,664 | $9,769 | 75% less |
RESPIRATORY INFECTIONS AND INFLAMMATIONS WITH MCC 61 patients/yr | $52,037 | $12,464 | 76% less |
SEPTICEMIA OR SEVERE SEPSIS WITHOUT MV >96 HOURS WITHOUT MCC 50 patients/yr | $34,195 | $8,177 | 76% less |
HIP AND FEMUR PROCEDURES EXCEPT MAJOR JOINT WITH CC 49 patients/yr | $65,020 | $14,903 | 77% less |
MISCELLANEOUS DISORDERS OF NUTRITION, METABOLISM, FLUIDS AND ELECTROLYTES WITH M 47 patients/yr | $34,544 | $9,802 | 72% less |
KIDNEY AND URINARY TRACT INFECTIONS WITHOUT MCC 45 patients/yr | $25,579 | $6,416 | 75% less |
KIDNEY AND URINARY TRACT INFECTIONS WITH MCC 42 patients/yr | $36,377 | $8,950 | 75% less |
SIMPLE PNEUMONIA AND PLEURISY WITH MCC 41 patients/yr | $48,422 | $10,084 | 79% less |
CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE WITH MCC 36 patients/yr | $45,305 | $8,503 | 81% 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
- Calcasieu
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Birthing Friendly
- Yes
- Facility ID
- 190060