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Hospitals in Lake Charles, LA

Compare 5 Medicare-certified hospitals by quality ratings, emergency services, and patient outcomes

5 hospitals in Lake Charles, LA · avg 4.0★ · 60% emergency services

1

Christus Ochsner St Patrick Hospital

4.0
Acute Care HospitalsEmergencyVoluntary Non-profit - Private

524 Dr Michael Debakey Drive, Lake Charles, LA 70601

(337) 436-2511
2

Lake Charles Memorial Hospital

4.0
Acute Care HospitalsEmergencyVoluntary Non-profit - Private

1701 Oak Park Blvd, Lake Charles, LA 70601

(337) 494-3000
3

Christus Ochsner Lake Area Hospital

Acute Care HospitalsEmergencyVoluntary Non-profit - Private

4200 Nelson Road, Lake Charles, LA 70605

(337) 474-6370
4

Oceans Behavioral Hospital Of Lake Charles

PsychiatricProprietary

302 W Mcneese St, Lake Charles, LA 70605

(337) 474-7581
5

Stonebridge Behavioral Hospital

PsychiatricProprietary

2837 Ernest Street, Suite A, Lake Charles, LA 70601

(337) 439-8111

About Hospitals in Lake Charles

Hospital care in Lake Charles, Louisiana

Lake Charles, Louisiana is served by 5 Medicare-certified hospitals. The average CMS quality rating is 4.0 out of 5 stars. 3 hospitals (60%) offer 24/7 emergency services.

Hospital types available include 3 acute care hospitals, 2 psychiatric hospitals.

When choosing a hospital in Lake Charles, consider the CMS quality rating, emergency department availability, specialty services offered, patient safety record, and whether the facility accepts your insurance. Each hospital page includes detailed quality measures, patient outcomes, and contact information.

Frequently Asked Questions

About hospitals in Lake Charles, LA

How many hospitals are in Lake Charles, LA?

There are 5 Medicare-certified hospitals in Lake Charles, Louisiana. 3 (60%) offer 24/7 emergency services.

What is the average hospital rating in Lake Charles?

The average CMS quality rating for hospitals in Lake Charles is 4.0 out of 5 stars. Ratings are based on mortality, safety, readmissions, patient experience, and timely care.

What types of hospitals are in Lake Charles?

Lake Charles has 3 acute care hospitals, 2 psychiatric.

How are hospital quality ratings determined?

CMS rates hospitals from 1 to 5 stars based on seven measure groups: mortality, safety of care, readmission rates, patient experience (HCAHPS surveys), timely and effective care, efficient use of medical imaging, and overall quality. Ratings are updated annually.

Does Medicare cover hospital stays?

Yes. Medicare Part A covers inpatient hospital stays including semi-private rooms, meals, nursing services, and medically necessary drugs. All hospitals listed on OurHealthNetwork are Medicare-certified.

Which Lake Charles hospitals have emergency services?

3 of 5 hospitals in Lake Charles have emergency departments. Look for the "Emergency" badge on each hospital listing above.

Data source: CMS Hospital Compare ·