Ochsner Medical Center-Kenner
Quality Measures vs National Average
Patient Safety
5 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) | 11.7% | 42 | Avg |
| Heart Failure | 14.6% | 99 | Avg |
| Pneumonia | 16.3% | 91 | Avg |
| COPD | 10% | 26 | Avg |
| Stroke | 13.7% | 48 | Avg |
| Overall Mortality | 4.3% | 322 | Avg |
| Patient Safety (Composite) | 0.9% | — | Avg |
Lower rates indicate better outcomes. Volume reflects patient count during the reporting period. Source: CMS Complications and Deaths data.
Is Ochsner Medical Center-Kenner a Good Hospital?
Ochsner Medical Center-Kenner has a trust score of 68/100 and a 4-star CMS rating — above average quality. Located in Kenner, LA, it is an acute care hospital with emergency services and is designated birthing-friendly.
How It Compares in Kenner
#1
Rank in city
3
Hospitals
68 vs 49
Score vs city avg
4.0/5
City avg rating
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Ochsner Medical Center-Kenner a good hospital?
Ochsner Medical Center-Kenner is an acute care hospital in Kenner, LA with a 4/5 CMS star rating. Trust score: 68/100. It is rated above average.
Where is Ochsner Medical Center-Kenner located?
Ochsner Medical Center-Kenner is located at 180 West Esplanade Avenue, Kenner, LA 70065. Phone: (504) 464-8065.
What is the star rating for Ochsner Medical Center-Kenner?
Ochsner Medical Center-Kenner 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-Kenner have an emergency room?
Yes, Ochsner Medical Center-Kenner provides emergency services.
What This Hospital Charges
| Procedure | Charges | Actual Paid | Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
SEPTICEMIA OR SEVERE SEPSIS WITHOUT MV >96 HOURS WITH MCC 75 patients/yr | $43,169 | $15,939 | 63% less |
HEART FAILURE AND SHOCK WITH MCC 56 patients/yr | $26,377 | $10,265 | 61% less |
GASTROINTESTINAL HEMORRHAGE WITH CC 30 patients/yr | $19,827 | $8,778 | 56% less |
KIDNEY AND URINARY TRACT INFECTIONS WITHOUT MCC 27 patients/yr | $21,218 | $6,946 | 67% less |
PULMONARY EDEMA AND RESPIRATORY FAILURE 26 patients/yr | $29,939 | $11,013 | 63% less |
RESPIRATORY INFECTIONS AND INFLAMMATIONS WITH MCC 24 patients/yr | $39,339 | $12,918 | 67% less |
MISCELLANEOUS DISORDERS OF NUTRITION, METABOLISM, FLUIDS AND ELECTROLYTES WITHOU 19 patients/yr | $17,986 | $6,944 | 61% less |
MISCELLANEOUS DISORDERS OF NUTRITION, METABOLISM, FLUIDS AND ELECTROLYTES WITH M 18 patients/yr | $27,988 | $10,915 | 61% less |
RENAL FAILURE WITH CC 18 patients/yr | $19,152 | $8,037 | 58% less |
SIMPLE PNEUMONIA AND PLEURISY WITH MCC 16 patients/yr | $26,951 | $10,920 | 59% 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
- Jefferson
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Birthing Friendly
- Yes
- Facility ID
- 190274