Ochsner Medical Center - Baton Rouge
Quality Measures vs National Average
Patient Safety
6 of 8 measures reportedMortality (Death Rates)
7 of 8 measures reportedReadmission Rates
9 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% | 91 | Avg |
| Heart Failure | 9.6% | 200 | Avg |
| Pneumonia | 15.9% | 107 | Avg |
| COPD | 12.6% | 53 | Avg |
| Stroke | 15.3% | 70 | Avg |
| Overall Mortality | 4.4% | 513 | Avg |
| Patient Safety (Composite) | 0.97% | — | Avg |
Lower rates indicate better outcomes. Volume reflects patient count during the reporting period. Source: CMS Complications and Deaths data.
Is Ochsner Medical Center - Baton Rouge a Good Hospital?
Ochsner Medical Center - Baton Rouge has a trust score of 69/100 and a 4-star CMS rating — above average quality. Located in Baton Rouge, LA, it is an acute care hospital with emergency services and is designated birthing-friendly.
How It Compares in Baton Rouge
#1
Rank in city
12
Hospitals
69 vs 49
Score vs city avg
3.5/5
City avg rating
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Ochsner Medical Center - Baton Rouge a good hospital?
Ochsner Medical Center - Baton Rouge is an acute care hospital in Baton Rouge, LA with a 4/5 CMS star rating. Trust score: 69/100. It is rated above average.
Where is Ochsner Medical Center - Baton Rouge located?
Ochsner Medical Center - Baton Rouge is located at 17000 Medical Center Dr, Baton Rouge, LA 70816. Phone: (225) 752-2470.
What is the star rating for Ochsner Medical Center - Baton Rouge?
Ochsner Medical Center - Baton Rouge 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 - Baton Rouge have an emergency room?
Yes, Ochsner Medical Center - Baton Rouge provides emergency services.
Quick Facts
- Type
- Acute Care Hospitals
- Ownership
- Voluntary non-profit - Private
- County
- E. Baton Rouge
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Birthing Friendly
- Yes
- Facility ID
- 190202