Northern Louisiana Medical Center
Quality Measures vs National Average
Patient Safety
3 of 8 measures reportedMortality (Death Rates)
6 of 8 measures reportedReadmission Rates
7 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) | 12.6% | 59 | Avg |
| Heart Failure | 12% | 157 | Avg |
| Pneumonia | 16.1% | 125 | Avg |
| COPD | 12.7% | 41 | Avg |
| Stroke | 13% | 43 | Avg |
| Overall Mortality | 4.7% | 392 | Avg |
| Patient Safety (Composite) | 1.03% | — | Avg |
Lower rates indicate better outcomes. Volume reflects patient count during the reporting period. Source: CMS Complications and Deaths data.
Is Northern Louisiana Medical Center a Good Hospital?
Northern Louisiana Medical Center has a trust score of 51/100 and a 2-star CMS rating. Located in Ruston, LA, it is an acute care hospital with emergency services and is designated birthing-friendly.
How It Compares in Ruston
#1
Rank in city
2
Hospitals
51 vs 46
Score vs city avg
2.0/5
City avg rating
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Northern Louisiana Medical Center a good hospital?
Northern Louisiana Medical Center is an acute care hospital in Ruston, LA with a 2/5 CMS star rating. Trust score: 51/100.
Where is Northern Louisiana Medical Center located?
Northern Louisiana Medical Center is located at 401 East Vaughn Avenue, Ruston, LA 71270. Phone: (318) 254-2100.
What is the star rating for Northern Louisiana Medical Center?
Northern Louisiana Medical Center has a 2/5 star rating from CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services). This rating is based on mortality, safety, readmission, patient experience, and timeliness measures.
Does Northern Louisiana Medical Center have an emergency room?
Yes, Northern Louisiana Medical Center provides emergency services.
What This Hospital Charges
| Procedure | Charges | Actual Paid | Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
HEART FAILURE AND SHOCK WITH MCC 63 patients/yr | $45,036 | $8,301 | 82% less |
SEPTICEMIA OR SEVERE SEPSIS WITHOUT MV >96 HOURS WITH MCC 45 patients/yr | $67,393 | $12,240 | 82% less |
SIMPLE PNEUMONIA AND PLEURISY WITH MCC 31 patients/yr | $58,602 | $9,041 | 85% less |
MISCELLANEOUS DISORDERS OF NUTRITION, METABOLISM, FLUIDS AND ELECTROLYTES WITHOU 31 patients/yr | $34,031 | $5,198 | 85% less |
KIDNEY AND URINARY TRACT INFECTIONS WITHOUT MCC 25 patients/yr | $29,949 | $5,550 | 81% less |
RENAL FAILURE WITH CC 22 patients/yr | $27,539 | $5,792 | 79% less |
RESPIRATORY INFECTIONS AND INFLAMMATIONS WITH MCC 19 patients/yr | $55,980 | $10,517 | 81% less |
CARDIAC ARRHYTHMIA AND CONDUCTION DISORDERS WITH MCC 18 patients/yr | $54,623 | $7,952 | 85% less |
KIDNEY AND URINARY TRACT INFECTIONS WITH MCC 17 patients/yr | $36,027 | $7,626 | 79% less |
PERCUTANEOUS CARDIOVASCULAR PROCEDURES WITH INTRALUMINAL DEVICE WITHOUT MCC 15 patients/yr | $138,592 | $12,369 | 91% 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
- Proprietary
- County
- Lincoln
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Birthing Friendly
- Yes
- Facility ID
- 190086