Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center
Quality Measures vs National Average
Patient Safety
8 of 8 measures reportedMortality (Death Rates)
8 of 8 measures reportedReadmission Rates
11 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hip & Knee Replacement | 2.2% | 463 | Better |
| Heart Attack (AMI) | 14.4% | 210 | Avg |
| Heart Failure | 12.1% | 516 | Avg |
| Pneumonia | 14.2% | 439 | Avg |
| COPD | 8.6% | 141 | Avg |
| Stroke | 13.3% | 372 | Avg |
| Coronary Bypass (CABG) | 4.2% | 203 | Avg |
| Overall Mortality | 4.7% | 2,322 | Avg |
| Patient Safety (Composite) | 1.34% | — | Worse |
Lower rates indicate better outcomes. Volume reflects patient count during the reporting period. Source: CMS Complications and Deaths data.
Is Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center a Good Hospital?
Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center has a trust score of 61/100 and a 3-star CMS rating — above average quality. Located in Lafayette, LA, it is an acute care hospital with emergency services and is designated birthing-friendly. It performs better than the national average in hip & knee replacement.
Top Performer In
How It Compares in Lafayette
#2
Rank in city
7
Hospitals
61 vs 50
Score vs city avg
3.0/5
City avg rating
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center a good hospital?
Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center is an acute care hospital in Lafayette, LA with a 3/5 CMS star rating. Trust score: 61/100. It is rated above average.
Where is Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center located?
Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center is located at 1214 Coolidge Avenue, Lafayette, LA 70503. Phone: (337) 289-7991.
What is the star rating for Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center?
Ochsner Lafayette 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 Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center have an emergency room?
Yes, Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center provides emergency services.
What This Hospital Charges
| Procedure | Charges | Actual Paid | Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
SEPTICEMIA OR SEVERE SEPSIS WITHOUT MV >96 HOURS WITH MCC 328 patients/yr | $68,587 | $13,071 | 81% less |
ACUTE MYOCARDIAL INFARCTION, DISCHARGED ALIVE WITH MCC 159 patients/yr | $42,121 | $10,309 | 76% less |
HEART FAILURE AND SHOCK WITH MCC 151 patients/yr | $38,142 | $8,349 | 78% less |
MAJOR HIP AND KNEE JOINT REPLACEMENT OR REATTACHMENT OF LOWER EXTREMITY WITHOUT 117 patients/yr | $84,661 | $13,217 | 84% less |
GASTROINTESTINAL HEMORRHAGE WITH CC 95 patients/yr | $35,431 | $7,134 | 80% less |
KIDNEY AND URINARY TRACT INFECTIONS WITHOUT MCC 91 patients/yr | $26,378 | $5,542 | 79% less |
HIP AND FEMUR PROCEDURES EXCEPT MAJOR JOINT WITH CC 87 patients/yr | $92,534 | $13,333 | 86% less |
MISCELLANEOUS DISORDERS OF NUTRITION, METABOLISM, FLUIDS AND ELECTROLYTES WITH M 83 patients/yr | $41,138 | $8,528 | 79% less |
INFECTIOUS AND PARASITIC DISEASES WITH O.R. PROCEDURES WITH MCC 80 patients/yr | $177,720 | $31,406 | 82% less |
RESPIRATORY INFECTIONS AND INFLAMMATIONS WITH MCC 77 patients/yr | $58,841 | $11,076 | 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
- Lafayette
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Birthing Friendly
- Yes
- Facility ID
- 190002