Rapides Regional Medical Center
Quality Measures vs National Average
Patient Safety
7 of 8 measures reportedMortality (Death Rates)
8 of 8 measures reportedReadmission Rates
8 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) | 12.7% | 167 | Avg |
| Heart Failure | 8.7% | 342 | Avg |
| Pneumonia | 16.1% | 409 | Avg |
| COPD | 9.8% | 87 | Avg |
| Stroke | 13.2% | 213 | Avg |
| Coronary Bypass (CABG) | 2.5% | 110 | Avg |
| Overall Mortality | 4.4% | 1,269 | Avg |
| Patient Safety (Composite) | 1.08% | — | Avg |
Lower rates indicate better outcomes. Volume reflects patient count during the reporting period. Source: CMS Complications and Deaths data.
Is Rapides Regional Medical Center a Good Hospital?
Rapides Regional Medical Center has a trust score of 50/100 and a 2-star CMS rating. Located in Alexandria, LA, it is an acute care hospital with emergency services and is designated birthing-friendly.
How It Compares in Alexandria
#2
Rank in city
7
Hospitals
50 vs 45
Score vs city avg
2.5/5
City avg rating
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Rapides Regional Medical Center a good hospital?
Rapides Regional Medical Center is an acute care hospital in Alexandria, LA with a 2/5 CMS star rating. Trust score: 50/100.
Where is Rapides Regional Medical Center located?
Rapides Regional Medical Center is located at 211 4Th Street, Alexandria, LA 71301. Phone: (318) 769-3000.
What is the star rating for Rapides Regional Medical Center?
Rapides Regional Medical Center 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 Rapides Regional Medical Center have an emergency room?
Yes, Rapides Regional Medical Center provides emergency services.
What This Hospital Charges
| Procedure | Charges | Actual Paid | Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
SEPTICEMIA OR SEVERE SEPSIS WITHOUT MV >96 HOURS WITH MCC 453 patients/yr | $131,175 | $13,570 | 90% less |
HEART FAILURE AND SHOCK WITH MCC 112 patients/yr | $70,389 | $9,162 | 87% less |
RENAL FAILURE WITH MCC 76 patients/yr | $89,654 | $9,575 | 89% less |
INFECTIOUS AND PARASITIC DISEASES WITH O.R. PROCEDURES WITH MCC 74 patients/yr | $452,931 | $34,127 | 92% less |
INTRACRANIAL HEMORRHAGE OR CEREBRAL INFARCTION WITH MCC 69 patients/yr | $120,853 | $13,581 | 89% less |
TRANSIENT ISCHEMIA WITHOUT THROMBOLYTIC 57 patients/yr | $62,245 | $6,058 | 90% less |
ACUTE MYOCARDIAL INFARCTION, DISCHARGED ALIVE WITH MCC 57 patients/yr | $82,614 | $10,862 | 87% less |
SIMPLE PNEUMONIA AND PLEURISY WITH MCC 56 patients/yr | $89,432 | $9,133 | 90% less |
HIP AND FEMUR PROCEDURES EXCEPT MAJOR JOINT WITH CC 52 patients/yr | $195,713 | $14,427 | 93% less |
SEPTICEMIA OR SEVERE SEPSIS WITHOUT MV >96 HOURS WITHOUT MCC 46 patients/yr | $80,419 | $7,025 | 91% 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
- Proprietary
- County
- Rapides
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Birthing Friendly
- Yes
- Facility ID
- 190026