Hospital Directory

Hospitals in Louisiana

There are 161 Medicare-certified hospitals in Louisiana, with an average CMS overall rating of 2.9 out of 5 stars. 61% offer emergency services. Below, we break down quality ratings, hospital types, and key metrics to help you evaluate your hospital options.

Data Source: Hospital quality data from CMS Hospital Compare (February 2026) and Provider of Services file (Q4 2025).
Reviewed by: Wes Ward, Founder & Data Lead • View our methodology

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161
Hospitals
2.9
Avg CMS Rating
61%
With ER
19426
Total Beds
0
Hospital Systems

Quality Snapshot: Hospitals in Louisiana

Of the 161 hospitals in Louisiana, 48 have CMS star ratings. 11 hospitals are rated 4 stars or higher, indicating above-average quality across mortality, safety, readmission, patient experience, and timely care. 15 hospitals are rated below 3 stars — consider reviewing their specific quality measures before choosing.

CMS Star Rating Distribution

CMS rates hospitals 1–5 stars based on mortality, safety, readmission, patient experience (HCAHPS), and timely & effective care. Higher is better.

5 Stars
0
4 Stars
11
3 Stars
22
2 Stars
14
1 Star
1
Not Rated
113

Highest-Rated Hospitals in Louisiana

These hospitals earned the highest CMS overall star ratings in Louisiana. Higher ratings reflect better outcomes across mortality, safety, readmission, patient experience, and timely care.

All 161 Hospitals in Louisiana

Complete directory of Medicare-certified hospitals in Louisiana, sorted by CMS overall star rating. Click any hospital name for a detailed quality profile including infection rates, patient experience scores, and affiliated doctors.

HospitalCityCMS RatingBedsTypeER
Ochsner Medical Center AcuteNew Orleans, LA★★★★☆ 4/5959Acute CareYes
Southeast Louisiana Veterans Health Care SystemNew Orleans, LA★★★★☆ 4/5591Acute CareYes
Lake Charles Memorial HospitalLake Charles, LA★★★★☆ 4/5407Acute CareYes
Terrebonne General Medical Center - ParishHouma, LA★★★★☆ 4/5321Acute CareYes
St Tammany Parish HospitalCovington, LA★★★★☆ 4/5281Acute CareYes
Christus Shreveport-Bossier Health SystemShreveport, LA★★★★☆ 4/5242Acute CareYes
Christus Ochsner St Patrick HospitalLake Charles, LA★★★★☆ 4/5230Acute CareYes
Lane Regional Medical CenterZachary, LA★★★★☆ 4/5140Acute CareYes
West Calcasieu Cameron HospitalSulphur, LA★★★★☆ 4/5110Acute CareYes
Ochsner Medical Center-KennerKenner, LA★★★★☆ 4/5110Acute CareYes
Christus Coushatta Health Care CenterCoushatta, LA★★★★☆ 4/525Critical AccessYes
Our Lady Of The Lake Regional Medical CenterBaton Rouge, LA★★★☆☆ 3/5976Acute CareYes
Willis Knighton Medical CenterShreveport, LA★★★☆☆ 3/5926Acute CareYes
Ochsner Lafayette General Medical CenterLafayette, LA★★★☆☆ 3/5526Acute CareYes
Baton Rouge General Medical CenterBaton Rouge, LA★★★☆☆ 3/5384Acute CareYes
Touro InfirmaryNew Orleans, LA★★★☆☆ 3/5341Acute CareYes
St Francis Medical CenterMonroe, LA★★★☆☆ 3/5328Acute CareYes
West Jefferson Medical CenterMarrero, LA★★★☆☆ 3/5318Acute CareYes
Ochsner Lsu Health MonroeMonroe, LA★★★☆☆ 3/5247Acute CareYes
Thibodaux Regional Medical CenterThibodaux, LA★★★☆☆ 3/5194Acute CareYes
Womans HospitalBaton Rouge, LA★★★☆☆ 3/5184Acute CareYes
Opelousas General Health SystemOpelousas, LA★★★☆☆ 3/5171Acute CareYes
Iberia Medical CenterNew Iberia, LA★★★☆☆ 3/5166Acute CareYes
Ochsner Medical Center - Baton RougeBaton Rouge, LA★★★☆☆ 3/5160Acute CareYes
Leonard J Chabert Medical CenterHouma, LA★★★☆☆ 3/5156Acute CareYes
Acadia General HospitalCrowley, LA★★★☆☆ 3/5113Acute CareYes
Natchitoches Regional Medical CenterNatchitoches, LA★★★☆☆ 3/596Acute CareYes
Ochsner Lsu Health Shreveport-St Mary Medical CentShreveport, LA★★★☆☆ 3/593Acute CareNo
Minden Medical CenterMinden, LA★★★☆☆ 3/592Acute CareYes
Northern Louisiana Medical CenterRuston, LA★★★☆☆ 3/565Acute CareYes
Mercy Regional Medical CenterVille Platte, LA★★★☆☆ 3/549Acute CareYes
Byrd Regional HospitalLeesville, LA★★★☆☆ 3/549Acute CareYes
Citizens Medical CenterColumbia, LA★★★☆☆ 3/540Acute CareYes
East Jefferson General HospitalMetairie, LA★★☆☆☆ 2/5665Acute CareYes
University Medical Center New OrleansNew Orleans, LA★★☆☆☆ 2/5446Acute CareYes
Overton Brooks Va Medical Center (Shreveport)Shreveport, LA★★☆☆☆ 2/5434Acute CareYes
Ochsner Lsu Health ShreveportShreveport, LA★★☆☆☆ 2/5395Acute CareYes
Our Lady Of Lourdes Regional Medical Center, IncLafayette, LA★★☆☆☆ 2/5354Acute CareYes
Rapides Regional Medical CenterAlexandria, LA★★☆☆☆ 2/5346Acute CareYes
North Oaks Medical CenterHammond, LA★★☆☆☆ 2/5330Acute CareYes
Slidell Memorial HospitalSlidell, LA★★☆☆☆ 2/5313Acute CareYes
Christus St Frances Cabrini HospitalAlexandria, LA★★☆☆☆ 2/5293Acute CareYes
Glenwood Regional Medical CenterWest Monroe, LA★★☆☆☆ 2/5257Acute CareYes
Ochsner St MaryMorgan City, LA★★☆☆☆ 2/586Acute CareYes
Acadian Medical CenterEunice, LA★★☆☆☆ 2/549Acute CareYes
Beauregard Memorial HospitalDeridder, LA★★☆☆☆ 2/549Acute CareYes
Ochsner American Legion HospitalJennings, LA★★☆☆☆ 2/549Acute CareYes
Ochsner University Hospital And ClinicsLafayette, LA★☆☆☆☆ 1/5116Acute CareYes
Alexandria Va Medical CenterPineville, LANot Rated470Acute CareNo
Eastern La Mental Health SystemJackson, LANot Rated334PsychiatricNo
Brentwood HospitalShreveport, LANot Rated260PsychiatricNo
The GeneralBaton Rouge, LANot Rated230Acute CareYes
Childrens HospitalNew Orleans, LANot Rated227Children'sYes
Intensive Specialty HospitalShreveport, LANot Rated220Long-termNo
Bayne-Jones Ach (Ft Johnson)Fort Johnson, LANot Rated200Acute CareYes
Northlake Behavioral Health SystemMandeville, LANot Rated140PsychiatricNo
Longleaf HospitalAlexandria, LANot Rated139PsychiatricNo
River Oaks HospitalNew Orleans, LANot Rated126PsychiatricNo
Central Louisiana State HospitalPineville, LANot Rated116PsychiatricNo
River Place Behavioral HealthLaplace, LANot Rated104PsychiatricNo
Greenbrier Behavioral HealthCovington, LANot Rated104PsychiatricNo
Sage Specialty HospitalDenham Springs, LANot Rated93Long-termNo
Louisiana Behavioral HealthShreveport, LANot Rated89PsychiatricNo
Christus Ochsner Lake Area HospitalLake Charles, LANot Rated88Acute CareYes
Oceans Behavioral Hospital Of Greater New OrleansKenner, LANot Rated82PsychiatricNo
Vermilion Behavioral Health SystemsLafayette, LANot Rated78PsychiatricNo
Our Lady Of The Angels HospitalBogalusa, LANot Rated66Acute CareYes
Freedom Behavioral Hospital Of FerridayFerriday, LANot Rated64PsychiatricNo
Seaside Health SystemBaton Rouge, LANot Rated64PsychiatricNo
Abbeville General HospitalAbbeville, LANot Rated60Acute CareYes
Savoy Medical CenterMamou, LANot Rated60Acute CareYes
Oceans Behavioral Hospital Of Baton RougeBaton Rouge, LANot Rated60PsychiatricNo
Freedom Behavioral Hospital Of BastropBastrop, LANot Rated60PsychiatricYes
Beacon Behavioral Hospital- New Orleans, LlcNew Orleans, LANot Rated58PsychiatricNo
St Charles Parish HospitalLuling, LANot Rated57Acute CareYes
Mercy Behavioral HospitalLecompte, LANot Rated54PsychiatricNo
Baton Rouge Behavioral HospitalBaton Rouge, LANot Rated53PsychiatricNo
Oceans Behavioral Hospital Of KentwoodKentwood, LANot Rated52PsychiatricNo
New Orleans East HospitalNew Orleans, LANot Rated50Acute CareYes
Oakdale Community HospitalOakdale, LANot Rated49Acute CareYes
Morehouse General HospitalBastrop, LANot Rated49Acute CareYes
Allen Parish HospitalKinder, LANot Rated49Acute CareYes
Springhill Medical CenterSpringhill, LANot Rated48Acute CareYes
Sabine Medical CenterMany, LANot Rated48Acute CareYes
Claiborne Memorial Medical CenterHomer, LANot Rated47Acute CareYes
Caldwell Memorial Hospital, IncColumbia, LANot Rated47Acute CareNo
Winn Parish Medical CenterWinnfield, LANot Rated46Acute CareYes
Lasalle General HospitalJena, LANot Rated46Acute CareNo
Physicians Behavioral HospitalShreveport, LANot Rated42PsychiatricNo
Freedom Behavioral Hospital Of MonroeMonroe, LANot Rated42PsychiatricNo
St Bernard Parish HospitalChalmette, LANot Rated40Acute CareYes
St Charles Surgical HospitalNew Orleans, LANot Rated39Acute CareNo
Richardson Medical CenterRayville, LANot Rated38Acute CareYes
Oceans Hospital Of BroussardBroussard, LANot Rated38PsychiatricNo
Avoyelles HospitalMarksville, LANot Rated37Acute CareYes
Franklin Medical CenterWinnsboro, LANot Rated37Acute CareYes
Our Lady Of The Lake Surgical HospitalSlidell, LANot Rated37Acute CareNo
Perimeter Behavioral Hospital Of New OrleansKenner, LANot Rated36PsychiatricNo
Compass Behavioral Center Of Alexandria, IncAlexandria, LANot Rated36PsychiatricNo
Universal Behavioral Health HospitalHammond, LANot Rated36PsychiatricNo
Compass Senior Care HospitalJennings, LANot Rated36PsychiatricNo
Community Care HospitalNew Orleans, LANot Rated36PsychiatricNo
Abrom Kaplan Memorial HospitalKaplan, LANot Rated35Critical AccessYes
Ochsner St Anne General HospitalRaceland, LANot Rated35Critical AccessYes
Desoto Regional Health SystemMansfield, LANot Rated34Acute CareYes
Acadia St LandryChurch Point, LANot Rated33Critical AccessYes
St James Behavioral Health Hospital, IncGonzales, LANot Rated32PsychiatricNo
Physicians Medical CenterHouma, LANot Rated30Acute CareNo
Cypress Pointe Surgical HospitalHammond, LANot Rated30Acute CareNo
Dequincy Memorial HospitalDequincy, LANot Rated29Critical AccessYes
West Feliciana Parish HospitalSaint Francisville, LANot Rated25Critical AccessYes
Ochsner St Martin HospitalBreaux Bridge, LANot Rated25Critical AccessYes
North Caddo Medical CenterVivian, LANot Rated25Critical AccessYes
St James Parish HospitalLutcher, LANot Rated25Critical AccessYes
St Helena Parish HospitalGreensburg, LANot Rated25Critical AccessYes
West Carroll Memorial HospitalOak Grove, LANot Rated25Critical AccessYes
Richland Parish Hospital-DelhiDelhi, LANot Rated25Critical AccessYes
Riverland Medical CenterFerriday, LANot Rated25Critical AccessYes
Lady Of The Sea General HospitalCut Off, LANot Rated25Critical AccessYes
Riverside Medical CenterFranklinton, LANot Rated25Critical AccessYes
Hood Memorial HospitalAmite, LANot Rated25Critical AccessYes
Hardtner Medical CenterOlla, LANot Rated25Critical AccessYes
Prevost Memorial HospitalDonaldsonville, LANot Rated25Critical AccessYes
Jackson Parish HospitalJonesboro, LANot Rated25Critical AccessYes
Christus Central Louisiana Surgical HospitalAlexandria, LANot Rated24Acute CareNo
Lallie Kemp Medical CenterIndependence, LANot Rated24Critical AccessYes
Beacon Behavioral Hospital - CentralBunkie, LANot Rated24PsychiatricNo
Regions Behavioral HospitalBaton Rouge, LANot Rated24PsychiatricNo
Stonebridge Behavioral HospitalLake Charles, LANot Rated24PsychiatricNo
Beacon Behavioral Hospital - LutcherLutcher, LANot Rated24PsychiatricNo
Compass Behavioral Center Of LafayetteLafayette, LANot Rated24PsychiatricNo
Oceans Behavioral Hospital Of AlexandriaAlexandria, LANot Rated24PsychiatricNo
Apollo Behavioral Health Hospital, L L CBaton Rouge, LANot Rated24PsychiatricNo
Serenity Springs Specialty HospitalRuston, LANot Rated24PsychiatricNo
East Carroll Parish HospitalLake Providence, LANot Rated23Acute CareYes
The Spine Hospital Of LouisianaBaton Rouge, LANot Rated23Acute CareNo
Pointe Coupee General HospitalNew Roads, LANot Rated23Critical AccessYes
Freedom Behavioral Hospital Of LeesvilleLeesville, LANot Rated22PsychiatricNo
Bayou Bend Health SystemFranklin, LANot Rated22Critical AccessYes
Beacon Behavioral Hospital - Northshore, LlcLacombe, LANot Rated22PsychiatricNo
AvalaCovington, LANot Rated21Acute CareNo
Bienville Medical CenterArcadia, LANot Rated21Critical AccessYes
Lafayette Surgical Specialty HospitalLafayette, LANot Rated20Acute CareNo
Union General HospitalFarmerville, LANot Rated20Critical AccessYes
Compass Behavioral Center Of Houma, LlcHouma, LANot Rated20PsychiatricNo
Oceans Behavioral Hospital Of DeridderDeridder, LANot Rated20PsychiatricNo
Oceans Behavioral Hospital Of OpelousasOpelousas, LANot Rated20PsychiatricNo
Oceans Behavioral Hospital Of Lake CharlesLake Charles, LANot Rated20PsychiatricNo
Red River Behavioral Center, LlcBossier City, LANot Rated20PsychiatricNo
Bunkie General HospitalBunkie, LANot Rated19Critical AccessYes
Genesis Behavioral HospitalBreaux Bridge, LANot Rated18PsychiatricNo
Surgical Specialty Center Of Baton RougeBaton Rouge, LANot Rated16Acute CareNo
Omega Hospital, LlcMetairie, LANot Rated16Acute CareNo
Madison Parish HospitalTallulah, LANot Rated16Critical AccessYes
Specialists Hospital ShreveportShreveport, LANot Rated15Acute CareNo
Assumption Community HospitalNapoleonville, LANot Rated15Rural EmergencyYes
Reeves Memorial Medical CenterBernice, LANot Rated15Critical AccessYes
Sterling Surgical HospitalSlidell, LANot Rated12Acute CareNo
Monroe Surgical HospitalMonroe, LANot Rated10Acute CareNo
Park Place Surgical HospitalLafayette, LANot Rated10Acute CareNo
Alexandria Emergency HospitalAlexandria, LANot Rated10Acute CareYes

Hospital quality data from CMS Hospital Compare. Bed counts from the Provider of Services file. Click hospital names for full quality profiles.

Hospital Types in Louisiana

Understanding hospital types helps you match facilities to your care needs. in Louisiana, hospitals break down as: 86 Acute Care, 44 Psychiatric, 27 Critical Access, 2 Long-term, 1 Rural Emergency, 1 Children's.

86
Acute Care
44
Psychiatric
27
Critical Access
2
Long-term
1
Rural Emergency
1
Children's
What type do you need? Acute Care hospitals handle the widest range of conditions and emergencies. Critical Access hospitals serve rural communities with 25 or fewer beds. Psychiatric and Children's hospitals specialize in specific populations. If you're choosing a Medicare Advantage plan, verify your preferred hospital type is in-network. Learn how to choose a plan →

Emergency Services in Louisiana

Access to emergency care is a critical factor when choosing a hospital and a Medicare plan. in Louisiana, 98 of 161 hospitals (61%) operate emergency departments. 8 facilities offer comprehensive critical care (6+ unit types), equipped to handle the widest range of emergencies from cardiac events to trauma.

98
With Emergency Dept
63
No Emergency Dept
8
Comprehensive Critical Care

Emergency services data self-reported by facilities to CMS. If emergency access is important to you, confirm directly with the hospital and check that it's in your plan's network.

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Why Hospital Quality Matters for Medicare Beneficiaries

When choosing a Medicare Advantage plan, your hospital options are determined by the plan's provider network. Understanding local hospital quality helps you make an informed decision:

  • Network matters: Medicare Advantage (Part C) plans limit which hospitals you can use. Original Medicare covers any Medicare-certified hospital, but supplemental coverage varies. Always verify network status before enrolling.
  • Quality varies locally: Even among hospitals in Louisiana, CMS ratings range significantly. A 1-star difference in overall rating reflects meaningful differences in patient outcomes.
  • Emergency access: In an emergency, Medicare covers the nearest hospital regardless of network. But for planned procedures, choosing a higher-rated in-network hospital can reduce complications and readmissions.
  • Specialist availability: Hospitals with more affiliated physicians and teaching programs typically offer broader specialty access — important if you need cardiology, oncology, or orthopedic care.

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Community Context: Louisiana

Hospital quality doesn't exist in a vacuum — the demographics of a community shape the healthcare infrastructure around it. Areas with higher senior populations tend to have more hospital beds and specialty services. Understanding who lives in Louisiana helps contextualize the hospital landscape above.

4,891,838
Population
810,819
Residents 65+
16.6%
Senior Population
15.3%
On Medicare
39
Median Age
1.0 years older than the national average
$69,055
Median Income
8.1% below the National Average
D+
Overall Crime Grade

Demographic data from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey. Crime data from CrimeGrade.org. Community profiles from BestNeighborhood.org.

Louisiana's senior population (16.6%) is near the national average, supporting a moderate healthcare infrastructure. The area has a D+ overall crime grade — be aware of your surroundings, especially when visiting hospitals at night.

Hospital FAQ: Louisiana

How many hospitals are there in Louisiana?

There are 161 Medicare-certified hospitals in Louisiana. 48 have CMS overall star ratings, with an average rating of 2.9 out of 5 stars.

Which hospitals in Louisiana have the best CMS ratings?

11 hospitals are rated 4 stars. CMS ratings are based on mortality, safety, readmission, patient experience, and timely & effective care. See our top-rated hospitals section for the full list.

How many hospitals in Louisiana have emergency rooms?

98 of 161 hospitals (61%) in Louisiana operate emergency departments. 8 offer comprehensive critical care. In an emergency, Medicare covers the nearest hospital regardless of network status.

Are these hospitals in my Medicare plan's network?

Network coverage depends on your specific Medicare plan. Medicare Advantage (Part C) plans have defined provider networks — some hospitals may be in-network for one plan but out-of-network for another. Original Medicare covers any Medicare-certified hospital. Compare Medicare plans in Louisiana to find coverage that includes your preferred hospitals.

Where does this hospital data come from?

All data on this page comes from official CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) databases: Hospital Compare for quality measures and star ratings, and Provider of Services for bed counts, services, and staffing. Data is updated quarterly. Last update: February 2026. Read our full methodology →

How should I use this hospital information when choosing a Medicare plan?

Start by identifying which hospitals you prefer based on quality ratings, services, and proximity. Then compare Medicare plans in Louisiana to find plans that include your preferred hospitals in their network. Key factors: CMS star rating (4+ stars indicates above-average quality), emergency services availability, bed capacity, and teaching status. Use our enrollment checklist to stay organized.

About the Data & Editorial Team

Wes Ward

Wes Ward

Founder & Data Lead

Wes Ward is the founder of InsuranceDataNow.org and reviews all content for data accuracy and methodology compliance.

With 25+ years in data analytics — including work with highly regulated genomic data at Ancestry.com — Wes brings enterprise-level rigor to consumer data tools. He is also a co-founder of BestNeighborhood.org, CrimeGrade.org, and ISPReports.org.

Role: Reviews and approves all content for data accuracy, source verification, and methodology compliance.

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Sources

  • CMS Hospital Compare: Hospital quality measures and star ratings from data.cms.gov
  • CMS Provider of Services: Bed counts, staffing, and facility data from data.cms.gov
  • American Community Survey: Demographic data from census.gov
  • CrimeGrade.org: Crime grades for Louisiana from crimegrade.org
  • BestNeighborhood.org: Community profiles for Louisiana from bestneighborhood.org

All data is sourced from official government databases and trusted third-party providers. Data is updated regularly — see page header for last refresh dates.

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