Opelousas General Health System
Quality Measures vs National Average
Patient Safety
5 of 8 measures reportedMortality (Death Rates)
7 of 8 measures reportedReadmission Rates
10 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 | 4.4% | 29 | Avg |
| Heart Attack (AMI) | 12.6% | 60 | Avg |
| Heart Failure | 17.4% | 123 | Worse |
| Pneumonia | 19.5% | 215 | Avg |
| COPD | 8.1% | 85 | Avg |
| Stroke | 15.4% | 54 | Avg |
| Overall Mortality | 5.6% | 500 | Worse |
| Patient Safety (Composite) | 0.96% | — | Avg |
Lower rates indicate better outcomes. Volume reflects patient count during the reporting period. Source: CMS Complications and Deaths data.
Is Opelousas General Health System a Good Hospital?
Opelousas General Health System has a trust score of 48/100 and a 2-star CMS rating. Located in Opelousas, LA, it is an acute care hospital with emergency services and is designated birthing-friendly.
How It Compares in Opelousas
#1
Rank in city
2
Hospitals
48 vs 44
Score vs city avg
2.0/5
City avg rating
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Opelousas General Health System a good hospital?
Opelousas General Health System is an acute care hospital in Opelousas, LA with a 2/5 CMS star rating. Trust score: 48/100.
Where is Opelousas General Health System located?
Opelousas General Health System is located at 539 East Prudhomme Street, Opelousas, LA 70570. Phone: (337) 948-3011.
What is the star rating for Opelousas General Health System?
Opelousas General Health System 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 Opelousas General Health System have an emergency room?
Yes, Opelousas General Health System provides emergency services.
What This Hospital Charges
| Procedure | Charges | Actual Paid | Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
SEPTICEMIA OR SEVERE SEPSIS WITHOUT MV >96 HOURS WITH MCC 159 patients/yr | $45,931 | $12,598 | 73% less |
HEART FAILURE AND SHOCK WITH MCC 49 patients/yr | $27,072 | $8,375 | 69% less |
RESPIRATORY INFECTIONS AND INFLAMMATIONS WITH MCC 33 patients/yr | $52,743 | $10,788 | 80% less |
SIMPLE PNEUMONIA AND PLEURISY WITH MCC 27 patients/yr | $40,812 | $8,894 | 78% less |
SEPTICEMIA OR SEVERE SEPSIS WITHOUT MV >96 HOURS WITHOUT MCC 22 patients/yr | $19,289 | $6,962 | 64% less |
SIMPLE PNEUMONIA AND PLEURISY WITH CC 20 patients/yr | $28,995 | $5,957 | 79% less |
MISCELLANEOUS DISORDERS OF NUTRITION, METABOLISM, FLUIDS AND ELECTROLYTES WITH M 20 patients/yr | $28,093 | $8,887 | 68% less |
INFECTIOUS AND PARASITIC DISEASES WITH O.R. PROCEDURES WITH MCC 19 patients/yr | $81,801 | $29,852 | 64% less |
INTRACRANIAL HEMORRHAGE OR CEREBRAL INFARCTION WITH CC OR TPA IN 24 HOURS 17 patients/yr | $30,939 | $7,318 | 76% less |
PERCUTANEOUS CARDIOVASCULAR PROCEDURES WITH INTRALUMINAL DEVICE WITHOUT MCC 17 patients/yr | $69,974 | $12,799 | 82% 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
- Government - Hospital District or Authority
- County
- St. Landry
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Birthing Friendly
- Yes
- Facility ID
- 190017