Lake Charles Memorial Hospital
Ownership: Not reported in our data
Lake Charles, LA • Hospital ID 190060
What You Need to Know
| Emergency room wait time |
3h 17m
This is 1h 5m longer
than the LA average
Ranked #81 of 88 LA hospitals for speed
Faster than 7% of LA hospitals |
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| Patient safety record |
29.8 out of 100 patients return within 30 days
1.2 complications per 1,000 procedures
86 out of 100 patient satisfaction score
Fewer readmissions-6%
More complications+20%
Average patient experience-1%
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| Ownership class | Not reported |
Overall Score
26
Out of 100 (compared to other LA hospitals)
Below average performance
Based on emergency wait times, safety records, and patient satisfaction
How We Rate Hospitals
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Above Average
Top third of LA hospitals
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Average
Middle third of LA hospitals
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Below Average
Bottom third of LA hospitals
Bottom third of LA hospitals
Faster Emergency Rooms Nearby
Other LA hospitals where patients typically wait less time:
Faster emergency rooms in LA
Hospitals in LA with shorter average emergency room wait times
- Lady of the Sea General Hospital 52 min
- Richardson Medical Center 53 min
- Ochsner St. Mary 80 min
- East Carroll Parish Hospital 83 min
- St. Helena Parish Hospital 85 min
Understanding the Terms
Readmissions: When patients need to return within 30 days of being discharged. Lower numbers are better.
Complications: Problems that happen during or after procedures, measured per 1,000 procedures. Lower numbers are better.
Patient satisfaction: How patients rate their overall experience on surveys. Higher scores are better.
OP-18b: The official national measure of emergency room wait times.
Data sources: Official federal datasets from CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services). Updated monthly. This information is for educational purposes and should not replace medical advice.
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