Ochsner Medical Center Acute
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 | 3.1% | 43 | Avg |
| Heart Attack (AMI) | 11.2% | 185 | Avg |
| Heart Failure | 11.8% | 589 | Avg |
| Pneumonia | 12.8% | 369 | Better |
| COPD | 12.4% | 110 | Worse |
| Stroke | 13% | 352 | Avg |
| Coronary Bypass (CABG) | 2.6% | 47 | Avg |
| Overall Mortality | 3.4% | 2,141 | Better |
| Patient Safety (Composite) | 1.15% | — | Avg |
Lower rates indicate better outcomes. Volume reflects patient count during the reporting period. Source: CMS Complications and Deaths data.
Is Ochsner Medical Center Acute a Good Hospital?
Ochsner Medical Center Acute has a trust score of 72/100 and a 4-star CMS rating — above average quality. Located in New Orleans, LA, it is an acute care hospital with emergency services and is designated birthing-friendly. It performs better than the national average in pneumonia, overall mortality.
Top Performer In
How It Compares in New Orleans
#1
Rank in city
10
Hospitals
72 vs 49
Score vs city avg
3.0/5
City avg rating
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Ochsner Medical Center Acute a good hospital?
Ochsner Medical Center Acute is an acute care hospital in New Orleans, LA with a 4/5 CMS star rating. Trust score: 72/100. It is rated above average.
Where is Ochsner Medical Center Acute located?
Ochsner Medical Center Acute is located at 1516 Jefferson Hwy, New Orleans, LA 70121. Phone: (504) 842-3000.
What is the star rating for Ochsner Medical Center Acute?
Ochsner Medical Center Acute has a 4/5 star rating from CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services). This rating is based on mortality, safety, readmission, patient experience, and timeliness measures.
Does Ochsner Medical Center Acute have an emergency room?
Yes, Ochsner Medical Center Acute provides emergency services.
Quick Facts
- Type
- Acute Care Hospitals
- Ownership
- Voluntary non-profit - Private
- County
- Jefferson
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Birthing Friendly
- Yes
- Facility ID
- 190036