Ochsner American Legion Hospital
Quality Measures vs National Average
Patient Safety
2 of 8 measures reportedMortality (Death Rates)
4 of 8 measures reportedReadmission Rates
6 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 | 16% | 116 | Worse |
| Pneumonia | 16.5% | 140 | Avg |
| COPD | 8.5% | 52 | Avg |
| Overall Mortality | 4.8% | 269 | Avg |
| Patient Safety (Composite) | 1.06% | — | Avg |
Lower rates indicate better outcomes. Volume reflects patient count during the reporting period. Source: CMS Complications and Deaths data.
Is Ochsner American Legion Hospital a Good Hospital?
Ochsner American Legion Hospital has a trust score of 47/100 and a 2-star CMS rating. Located in Jennings, LA, it is an acute care hospital with emergency services and is designated birthing-friendly.
How It Compares in Jennings
#1
Rank in city
2
Hospitals
47 vs 44
Score vs city avg
2.0/5
City avg rating
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Ochsner American Legion Hospital a good hospital?
Ochsner American Legion Hospital is an acute care hospital in Jennings, LA with a 2/5 CMS star rating. Trust score: 47/100.
Where is Ochsner American Legion Hospital located?
Ochsner American Legion Hospital is located at 1634 Elton Road, Jennings, LA 70546. Phone: (337) 616-7000.
What is the star rating for Ochsner American Legion Hospital?
Ochsner American Legion Hospital 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 Ochsner American Legion Hospital have an emergency room?
Yes, Ochsner American Legion Hospital provides emergency services.
What This Hospital Charges
| Procedure | Charges | Actual Paid | Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
SEPTICEMIA OR SEVERE SEPSIS WITHOUT MV >96 HOURS WITH MCC 94 patients/yr | $29,688 | $13,524 | 54% less |
HEART FAILURE AND SHOCK WITH MCC 49 patients/yr | $27,723 | $9,057 | 67% less |
KIDNEY AND URINARY TRACT INFECTIONS WITHOUT MCC 20 patients/yr | $12,748 | $5,870 | 54% less |
RESPIRATORY INFECTIONS AND INFLAMMATIONS WITH MCC 19 patients/yr | $27,984 | $12,126 | 57% less |
KIDNEY AND URINARY TRACT INFECTIONS WITH MCC 18 patients/yr | $15,302 | $8,163 | 47% less |
SEPTICEMIA OR SEVERE SEPSIS WITHOUT MV >96 HOURS WITHOUT MCC 18 patients/yr | $17,110 | $7,312 | 57% less |
SIMPLE PNEUMONIA AND PLEURISY WITH MCC 17 patients/yr | $26,399 | $9,553 | 64% less |
PULMONARY EDEMA AND RESPIRATORY FAILURE 16 patients/yr | $33,793 | $8,966 | 73% less |
SIMPLE PNEUMONIA AND PLEURISY WITH CC 14 patients/yr | $17,368 | $5,967 | 66% less |
GASTROINTESTINAL HEMORRHAGE WITH CC 14 patients/yr | $19,518 | $6,937 | 64% 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
- Jeffrson Davis
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Birthing Friendly
- Yes
- Facility ID
- 190053