St Tammany Parish Hospital
Quality Measures vs National Average
Patient Safety
7 of 8 measures reportedMortality (Death Rates)
8 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hip & Knee Replacement | 3.8% | 25 | Avg |
| Heart Attack (AMI) | 12.6% | 156 | Avg |
| Heart Failure | 12.7% | 377 | Avg |
| Pneumonia | 17.1% | 250 | Avg |
| COPD | 11.2% | 104 | Avg |
| Stroke | 13% | 121 | Avg |
| Coronary Bypass (CABG) | 2.9% | 71 | Avg |
| Overall Mortality | 4.1% | 1,181 | Avg |
| Patient Safety (Composite) | 0.74% | — | Avg |
Lower rates indicate better outcomes. Volume reflects patient count during the reporting period. Source: CMS Complications and Deaths data.
Is St Tammany Parish Hospital a Good Hospital?
St Tammany Parish Hospital has a trust score of 71/100 and a 4-star CMS rating — above average quality. Located in Covington, LA, it is an acute care hospital with emergency services and is designated birthing-friendly.
How It Compares in Covington
#1
Rank in city
3
Hospitals
71 vs 52
Score vs city avg
4.0/5
City avg rating
Frequently Asked Questions
Is St Tammany Parish Hospital a good hospital?
St Tammany Parish Hospital is an acute care hospital in Covington, LA with a 4/5 CMS star rating. Trust score: 71/100. It is rated above average.
Where is St Tammany Parish Hospital located?
St Tammany Parish Hospital is located at 1202 S Tyler Street, Covington, LA 70433. Phone: (985) 898-4000.
What is the star rating for St Tammany Parish Hospital?
St Tammany Parish Hospital 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 St Tammany Parish Hospital have an emergency room?
Yes, St Tammany Parish Hospital provides emergency services.
What This Hospital Charges
| Procedure | Charges | Actual Paid | Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
HEART FAILURE AND SHOCK WITH MCC 153 patients/yr | $37,024 | $8,263 | 78% less |
SEPTICEMIA OR SEVERE SEPSIS WITHOUT MV >96 HOURS WITH MCC 131 patients/yr | $62,168 | $12,504 | 80% less |
RESPIRATORY INFECTIONS AND INFLAMMATIONS WITH MCC 71 patients/yr | $65,767 | $10,798 | 84% less |
PERCUTANEOUS AND OTHER INTRACARDIAC PROCEDURES WITHOUT MCC 68 patients/yr | $144,582 | $21,648 | 85% less |
SIMPLE PNEUMONIA AND PLEURISY WITH MCC 57 patients/yr | $46,850 | $8,945 | 81% less |
GASTROINTESTINAL HEMORRHAGE WITH CC 51 patients/yr | $39,877 | $6,480 | 84% less |
MISCELLANEOUS DISORDERS OF NUTRITION, METABOLISM, FLUIDS AND ELECTROLYTES WITHOU 44 patients/yr | $23,778 | $5,163 | 78% less |
KIDNEY AND URINARY TRACT INFECTIONS WITHOUT MCC 43 patients/yr | $25,130 | $5,435 | 78% less |
CARDIAC ARRHYTHMIA AND CONDUCTION DISORDERS WITH CC 42 patients/yr | $25,049 | $5,510 | 78% less |
ESOPHAGITIS, GASTROENTERITIS AND MISCELLANEOUS DIGESTIVE DISORDERS WITHOUT MCC 40 patients/yr | $27,118 | $5,649 | 79% 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. Tammany
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Birthing Friendly
- Yes
- Facility ID
- 190045