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Northern Louisiana Medical Center

Average3-Star CMS Rating

401 EAST VAUGHN AVENUE, Ruston, LA 71270

24/7 Emergency
Birthing Friendly

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401 EAST VAUGHN AVENUE
Ruston, LA 71270

About Northern Louisiana Medical Center

Hospital overview and services

Northern Louisiana Medical Center is a privately owned acute care hospital in Ruston, LA, serving Lincoln County and the surrounding Ruston community. The hospital operates as a for-profit entity under private ownership.

The facility provides 24/7 emergency services, birthing-friendly designation for maternity care. Patients experiencing a medical emergency in Ruston can seek immediate care at Northern Louisiana Medical Center's emergency department.

The hospital holds a 3-star CMS quality rating, reflecting average performance across key healthcare quality measures. Northern Louisiana Medical Center has 20 affiliated physicians across various medical specialties, providing comprehensive healthcare services to patients in the Ruston area.

When choosing a hospital in Ruston, LA, consider factors including quality ratings, available specialties, emergency capabilities, and whether the facility accepts your insurance plan. You can review Northern Louisiana Medical Center's detailed quality scores, safety record, and affiliated doctors on this page.

At a Glance

Overall Rating3/5 Stars
Hospital TypeAcute Care Hospitals
OwnershipProprietary
EmergencyAvailable 24/7
Birthing FriendlyYes
EHR CertifiedNot Certified
CountyLincoln
Affiliated Doctors20

Quality & Safety

CMS quality performance measures

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Average

CMS Overall Hospital Rating

Northern Louisiana Medical Center has received a 3-star overall quality rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). This average rating reflects performance across multiple quality domains including patient safety, mortality outcomes, and readmission rates. CMS evaluates hospitals annually to help patients make informed decisions about their care in Ruston, LA.

Below Average

Mortality

Northern Louisiana Medical Center performs below the national average for mortality outcomes. Patients may want to discuss these outcomes with their care team.

Above Average

Patient Safety

Northern Louisiana Medical Center performs better than the national average for patient safety measures, indicating stronger outcomes for patients at this facility.

Above Average

Readmission

Northern Louisiana Medical Center performs better than the national average for readmission rates, indicating stronger outcomes for patients at this facility.

Source: CMS Hospital Compare Data

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Frequently Asked Questions

About Northern Louisiana Medical Center

What is the CMS rating for Northern Louisiana Medical Center?

Northern Louisiana Medical Center has a 3-star overall quality rating from CMS, which evaluates hospitals across mortality, safety, readmission, patient experience, and timely care.

Does Northern Louisiana Medical Center have emergency services?

Yes, Northern Louisiana Medical Center provides 24/7 emergency services.

What type of hospital is Northern Louisiana Medical Center?

Northern Louisiana Medical Center is classified as an acute care hospitals facility, operated under proprietary ownership.

How many doctors practice at Northern Louisiana Medical Center?

20 physicians are affiliated with Northern Louisiana Medical Center. View the full list above to find doctors by specialty.

Data source: CMS Hospital Compare ·