Best Hospitals in Louisiana, Graded A–F — page 3
All 82 graded Medicare-certified hospitals in Louisiana, scored from CMS Care Compare — overall rating, mortality, safety of care and readmissions — against Louisiana hospitals of the same type. Grades are computed, never edited, and every input is shown on the hospital page.
CMS data as of Sep 2026 · graded Sep 11, 2026
All Louisiana
Baton Rouge (7)New Orleans (6)Shreveport (6)Lafayette (5)Alexandria (3)Lake Charles (3)Monroe (3)Slidell (3)Covington (2)
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The General - Baton Rouge, LA · Acute care hospital · voluntary non-profit - private CMS Care Compare · data as of Sep 2026
- Mortality: 0 measures better than the national rate, 0 worse, of 2
- Safety: 0 measures better than the national rate, 0 worse, of 1
- Readmission: 1 measure better than the national rate, 1 worse, of 3
CScore 50 · AverageSee Full Grade
(225) 381-6393
Baton Rouge, E. BATON ROUGE County
Emergency dept.
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The Spine Hospital Of Louisiana - Baton Rouge, LA · Acute care hospital · physician CMS Care Compare · data as of Sep 2026
- Mortality: 0 measures better than the national rate, 0 worse, of 1
- Safety: 0 measures better than the national rate, 0 worse, of 1
- Readmission: 0 measures better than the national rate, 0 worse, of 2
CScore 50 · AverageSee Full Grade
(225) 763-9900
Baton Rouge, E. BATON ROUGE County
53
Christus Coushatta Health Care Center - Coushatta, LA · Critical access hospital · voluntary non-profit - private CMS Care Compare · data as of Sep 2026
- CMS overall rating 4 of 5
- Mortality: 0 measures better than the national rate, 0 worse, of 4
- Safety: 0 measures better than the national rate, 0 worse, of 1
CScore 49 · AverageSee Full Grade
(318) 932-2000
Coushatta, RED RIVER County
Emergency dept.
54
Southeast Louisiana Veterans Health Care System - New Orleans, LA · Acute care hospital · veterans health administration CMS Care Compare · data as of Sep 2026
- CMS overall rating 3 of 5 — above median among Louisiana acute care hospitals
- Mortality: 2 measures better than the national rate, 0 worse, of 4
- Safety: 0 measures better than the national rate, 0 worse, of 3
CScore 49 · AverageSee Full Grade
(800) 935-8387
New Orleans, ORLEANS County
Emergency dept.
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Our Lady Of Lourdes Regional Medical Center, Inc - Lafayette, LA · Acute care hospital · voluntary non-profit - private CMS Care Compare · data as of Sep 2026
- CMS overall rating 3 of 5 — above median among Louisiana acute care hospitals
- Mortality: 0 measures better than the national rate, 1 worse, of 8
- Safety: 2 measures better than the national rate, 0 worse, of 6
CScore 46 · AverageSee Full Grade
(337) 470-2000
Lafayette, LAFAYETTE County
Emergency dept.
Birthing-Friendly
56
Desoto Regional Health System - Mansfield, LA · Acute care hospital · voluntary non-profit - private CMS Care Compare · data as of Sep 2026
- CMS overall rating 2 of 5 — bottom quarter among Louisiana acute care hospitals
- Mortality: 0 measures better than the national rate, 0 worse, of 3
- Readmission: 0 measures better than the national rate, 0 worse, of 4
CScore 45 · AverageSee Full Grade
(318) 872-4610
Mansfield, DE SOTO County
Emergency dept.
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Citizens Medical Center - Columbia, LA · Acute care hospital · government - hospital district or authority CMS Care Compare · data as of Sep 2026
- CMS overall rating 3 of 5 — above median among Louisiana acute care hospitals
- Mortality: 0 measures better than the national rate, 0 worse, of 4
- Safety: 0 measures better than the national rate, 0 worse, of 1
CScore 44 · AverageSee Full Grade
(318) 649-6106
Columbia, CALDWELL County
Emergency dept.
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Leonard J Chabert Medical Center - Houma, LA · Acute care hospital · voluntary non-profit - other CMS Care Compare · data as of Sep 2026
- CMS overall rating 3 of 5 — above median among Louisiana acute care hospitals
- Mortality: 0 measures better than the national rate, 0 worse, of 3
- Safety: 1 measure better than the national rate, 1 worse, of 3
CScore 44 · AverageSee Full Grade
(985) 873-2200
Houma, TERREBONNE County
Emergency dept.
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Oakdale Community Hospital - Oakdale, LA · Acute care hospital · proprietary CMS Care Compare · data as of Sep 2026
- CMS overall rating 3 of 5 — above median among Louisiana acute care hospitals
- Mortality: 0 measures better than the national rate, 0 worse, of 3
- Safety: 0 measures better than the national rate, 0 worse, of 2
CScore 44 · AverageSee Full Grade
(318) 335-3700
Oakdale, ALLEN County
Emergency dept.
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Touro Infirmary - New Orleans, LA · Acute care hospital · voluntary non-profit - private CMS Care Compare · data as of Sep 2026
- CMS overall rating 3 of 5 — above median among Louisiana acute care hospitals
- Mortality: 0 measures better than the national rate, 0 worse, of 7
- Safety: 1 measure better than the national rate, 1 worse, of 8
CScore 44 · AverageSee Full Grade
(504) 897-8247
New Orleans, ORLEANS County
Emergency dept.
Birthing-Friendly
61
East Jefferson General Hospital - Metairie, LA · Acute care hospital · voluntary non-profit - private CMS Care Compare · data as of Sep 2026
- CMS overall rating 2 of 5 — bottom quarter among Louisiana acute care hospitals
- Mortality: 0 measures better than the national rate, 0 worse, of 8
- Safety: 2 measures better than the national rate, 0 worse, of 8
CScore 44 · AverageSee Full Grade
(504) 988-5263
Metairie, JEFFERSON County
Emergency dept.
Birthing-Friendly
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Northern Louisiana Medical Center - Ruston, LA · Acute care hospital · proprietary CMS Care Compare · data as of Sep 2026
- CMS overall rating 2 of 5 — bottom quarter among Louisiana acute care hospitals
- Mortality: 0 measures better than the national rate, 0 worse, of 6
- Safety: 0 measures better than the national rate, 0 worse, of 3
CScore 43 · AverageSee Full Grade
(318) 254-2100
Ruston, LINCOLN County
Emergency dept.
Birthing-Friendly
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Acadia General Hospital - Crowley, LA · Acute care hospital · voluntary non-profit - private CMS Care Compare · data as of Sep 2026
- CMS overall rating 3 of 5 — above median among Louisiana acute care hospitals
- Mortality: 0 measures better than the national rate, 1 worse, of 4
- Safety: 0 measures better than the national rate, 0 worse, of 6
DScore 40 · Below averageSee Full Grade
(337) 783-3222
Crowley, ACADIA County
Emergency dept.
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Lake Charles Memorial Hospital - Lake Charles, LA · Acute care hospital · voluntary non-profit - private CMS Care Compare · data as of Sep 2026
- CMS overall rating 3 of 5 — above median among Louisiana acute care hospitals
- Mortality: 0 measures better than the national rate, 1 worse, of 8
- Safety: 1 measure better than the national rate, 1 worse, of 6
DScore 40 · Below averageSee Full Grade
(337) 494-3000
Lake Charles, CALCASIEU County
Emergency dept.
Birthing-Friendly
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Christus Ochsner Lake Area Hospital - Lake Charles, LA · Acute care hospital · voluntary non-profit - private CMS Care Compare · data as of Sep 2026
- Mortality: 0 measures better than the national rate, 0 worse, of 1
- Safety: 0 measures better than the national rate, 0 worse, of 2
- Readmission: 0 measures better than the national rate, 1 worse, of 5
DScore 40 · Below averageSee Full Grade
(337) 474-6370
Lake Charles, CALCASIEU County
Emergency dept.
Birthing-Friendly
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Sterling Surgical Hospital - Slidell, LA · Acute care hospital · proprietary CMS Care Compare · data as of Sep 2026
- Mortality: 0 measures better than the national rate, 0 worse, of 1
- Safety: 0 measures better than the national rate, 0 worse, of 2
- Readmission: 0 measures better than the national rate, 1 worse, of 3
DScore 40 · Below averageSee Full Grade
(985) 690-8200
Slidell, ST. TAMMANY County
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Slidell Memorial Hospital - Slidell, LA · Acute care hospital · government - hospital district or authority CMS Care Compare · data as of Sep 2026
- CMS overall rating 2 of 5 — bottom quarter among Louisiana acute care hospitals
- Mortality: 0 measures better than the national rate, 0 worse, of 8
- Safety: 1 measure better than the national rate, 0 worse, of 6
DScore 39 · Below averageSee Full Grade
(985) 643-2200
Slidell, ST. TAMMANY County
Emergency dept.
Birthing-Friendly
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Minden Medical Center - Minden, LA · Acute care hospital · proprietary CMS Care Compare · data as of Sep 2026
- CMS overall rating 2 of 5 — bottom quarter among Louisiana acute care hospitals
- Mortality: 0 measures better than the national rate, 0 worse, of 5
- Safety: 0 measures better than the national rate, 0 worse, of 2
DScore 35 · Below averageSee Full Grade
(318) 377-2321
Minden, WEBSTER County
Emergency dept.
Birthing-Friendly
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Ochsner St Mary - Morgan City, LA · Acute care hospital · voluntary non-profit - private CMS Care Compare · data as of Sep 2026
- CMS overall rating 2 of 5 — bottom quarter among Louisiana acute care hospitals
- Mortality: 0 measures better than the national rate, 0 worse, of 4
- Safety: 0 measures better than the national rate, 0 worse, of 2
DScore 35 · Below averageSee Full Grade
(985) 384-2200
Morgan City, ST. MARY County
Emergency dept.
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Morehouse General Hospital - Bastrop, LA · Acute care hospital · government - hospital district or authority CMS Care Compare · data as of Sep 2026
- CMS overall rating 2 of 5 — bottom quarter among Louisiana acute care hospitals
- Mortality: 0 measures better than the national rate, 0 worse, of 3
- Readmission: 0 measures better than the national rate, 1 worse, of 4
DScore 35 · Below averageSee Full Grade
(318) 283-3600
Bastrop, MOREHOUSE County
Emergency dept.
Birthing-Friendly
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Sabine Medical Center - Many, LA · Acute care hospital · proprietary CMS Care Compare · data as of Sep 2026
- Mortality: 0 measures better than the national rate, 1 worse, of 2
- Safety: 0 measures better than the national rate, 0 worse, of 1
- Readmission: 0 measures better than the national rate, 0 worse, of 3
DScore 34 · Below averageSee Full Grade
(318) 256-1232
Many, SABINE County
Emergency dept.
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Rapides Regional Medical Center - Alexandria, LA · Acute care hospital · proprietary CMS Care Compare · data as of Sep 2026
- CMS overall rating 2 of 5 — bottom quarter among Louisiana acute care hospitals
- Mortality: 0 measures better than the national rate, 0 worse, of 8
- Safety: 1 measure better than the national rate, 1 worse, of 7
DScore 31 · Below averageSee Full Grade
(318) 769-3000
Alexandria, RAPIDES County
Emergency dept.
Birthing-Friendly
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Iberia Medical Center - New Iberia, LA · Acute care hospital · voluntary non-profit - private CMS Care Compare · data as of Sep 2026
- CMS overall rating 2 of 5 — bottom quarter among Louisiana acute care hospitals
- Mortality: 0 measures better than the national rate, 1 worse, of 6
- Safety: 0 measures better than the national rate, 0 worse, of 5
DScore 31 · Below averageSee Full Grade
(337) 364-0441
New Iberia, IBERIA County
Emergency dept.
Birthing-Friendly
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Byrd Regional Hospital - Leesville, LA · Acute care hospital · proprietary CMS Care Compare · data as of Sep 2026
- CMS overall rating 2 of 5 — bottom quarter among Louisiana acute care hospitals
- Mortality: 0 measures better than the national rate, 0 worse, of 4
- Safety: 0 measures better than the national rate, 0 worse, of 2
DScore 29 · Below averageSee Full Grade
(337) 239-9041
Leesville, VERNON County
Emergency dept.
Birthing-Friendly
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Overton Brooks Va Medical Center (Shreveport) - Shreveport, LA · Acute care hospital · veterans health administration CMS Care Compare · data as of Sep 2026
- CMS overall rating 2 of 5 — bottom quarter among Louisiana acute care hospitals
- Mortality: 0 measures better than the national rate, 0 worse, of 4
- Safety: 0 measures better than the national rate, 1 worse, of 4
FScore 27 · PoorSee Full Grade
(318) 424-6037
Shreveport, CADDO County
Emergency dept.