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Louisiana · Critical Access
Christus Coushatta Health Care Center
According to PlainHospital's CMS star-rating ranking (CMS Hospital Compare overall stars), Christus Coushatta Health Care Center ranks #571 of 3182 rated US hospitals by overall star rating (highest = #1).
- 4★
- CMS overall rating
- Top 42%
- national star rank
- #571 of 3182
- Corpus placement
- 20
- Quality measures
- 6
- Infection types
Data currency: Hospital quality, safety, and patient-experience measures from the CMS Care Compare program (published quarterly), last refreshed May 2026. See our methodology for source dates. Spot a figure that looks wrong? Report a correction.
1635 Marvel Street, Coushatta, LA 71019 · Red River County · (318) 932-2000
The verdict
According to PlainHospital's CMS star-rating ranking (CMS Hospital Compare overall stars), Christus Coushatta Health Care Center ranks #571 of 3182 rated US hospitals by overall star rating (highest = #1). That corpus rank reflects an above-median CMS star rating nationally.
- Top 42%
- CMS star rating vs 3,182 rated US hospitals
- #571 of 3182
- rated-hospital corpus placement
- 0
- measures better than national of 9 compared
- Yes
- emergency department on site
Since the last CMS release
This hospital held its 4-star rating across the May 2026 and August 2026 CMS releases.
CMS replaces its file at each release rather than publishing a changelog, so this comparison exists only because the earlier release is kept on file. See what changed nationally.
Where Christus Coushatta Health Care Center sits among rated US hospitals
4 Top 42% higher than 58% of 3,182 rated hospitals
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Source CMS Hospital Compare, overall hospital rating · 2026-08-14
Christus Coushatta Health Care Center vs. Louisiana and the nation
- Christus Coushatta H…
Christus Coushatta Health Care Center
4 stars
- Louisiana avg
Louisiana state average
2.8 stars
- US avg
National average
3.2 stars
What this shows At 4 stars, Christus Coushatta Health Care Center rates above the Louisiana average of 2.8 and above the national average of 3.2.
Type
Critical Access Hospitals
Ownership
Voluntary non-profit - Private
Emergency Services
Yes
Birthing Friendly
N/A
Patient Experience
17
HCAHPS domains
Infection Types
6
CDC NHSN
CMS Overall Star Rating 80.0%
4 of 5 stars
Better-than-national profile for Christus Coushatta Health Care Center
Mortality 4 measures
Safety of care 1 measure
Readmission 4 measures
Better than national Same as national Worse than national
Quality Measures
| Measure | Score | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| Abdominopelvic accidental puncture or laceration rate | N/A | Not Available |
| CMS Medicare PSI 90: Patient safety and adverse events composite | N/A | Not Available |
| Death rate among surgical inpatients with serious treatable complications | N/A | Not Available |
| Death rate for CABG surgery patients | N/A | Not Available |
| Death rate for COPD patients | 9.4 | Same as National |
| Death rate for heart attack patients | N/A | Number of Cases Too Small |
| Death rate for heart failure patients | 10.7 | Same as National |
| Death rate for pneumonia patients | 13.5 | Same as National |
| Death rate for stroke patients | N/A | Number of Cases Too Small |
| Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Risk Standardized Mortality Rate | 4.5 | Same as National |
| Iatrogenic pneumothorax rate | N/A | Not Available |
| In-hospital fall-associated fracture rate | N/A | Not Available |
| Perioperative pulmonary embolism or deep vein thrombosis rate | N/A | Not Available |
| Postoperative acute kidney injury requiring dialysis rate | N/A | Not Available |
| Postoperative hemorrhage or hematoma rate | N/A | Not Available |
Patient Experience (HCAHPS)
| Survey Question | Star Rating |
|---|---|
| Cleanliness - linear mean score | N/A |
| Cleanliness - star rating | N/A |
| Communication about medicines - linear mean score | N/A |
| Communication about medicines - star rating | N/A |
| Discharge information - linear mean score | N/A |
| Discharge information - star rating | N/A |
| Doctor communication - linear mean score | N/A |
| Doctor communication - star rating | N/A |
| Nurse communication - linear mean score | N/A |
| Nurse communication - star rating | N/A |
| Overall hospital rating - linear mean score | N/A |
| Overall hospital rating - star rating | N/A |
| Quietness - linear mean score | N/A |
| Quietness - star rating | N/A |
| Recommend hospital - linear mean score | N/A |
| Recommend hospital - star rating | N/A |
| Summary star rating | N/A |
Safety & Infections
| Measure | Score | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards) | N/A | Not Available |
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards) | N/A | Not Available |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff) | 0 | Same as National |
| MRSA Bacteremia | N/A | Not Available |
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy | N/A | Not Available |
| SSI - Colon Surgery | N/A | Not Available |
Staffing & Spending
Unplanned Visits & Readmissions
| Measure | Score | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| Acute Myocardial Infarction (AMI) 30-Day Readmission Rate | N/A | Number of Cases Too Small |
| Heart failure (HF) 30-Day Readmission Rate | 20 | Same as National |
| Hospital return days for heart attack patients | N/A | Number of Cases Too Small |
| Hospital return days for heart failure patients | -23.6 | Average Days per 100 Discharges |
| Hospital return days for pneumonia patients | 20.8 | Average Days per 100 Discharges |
| Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Readmission Measure (HWR) | 15.6 | Same as National |
| Pneumonia (PN) 30-Day Readmission Rate | 17 | Same as National |
| Rate of emergency department (ED) visits for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapy | N/A | Not Available |
| Rate of inpatient admissions for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapy | N/A | Not Available |
| Rate of readmission after hip/knee replacement | N/A | Not Available |
| Rate of readmission for CABG | N/A | Not Available |
| Rate of readmission for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients | 17.6 | Same as National |
| Rate of unplanned hospital visits after colonoscopy (per 1,000 colonoscopies) | N/A | Number of Cases Too Small |
| Ratio of unplanned hospital visits after hospital outpatient surgery | N/A | Not Available |
Medicare Spending
| Measure | Score |
|---|---|
| Medicare hospital spending per patient (Medicare Spending per Beneficiary) | N/A |
Maternal Health
| Measure | Score |
|---|---|
| Cesarean Birth | N/A |
| Maternal Morbidity Structural Measure | N/A |
| Risk Adjusted Severe Obstetric Complications (All) | N/A |
| Risk Adjusted Severe Obstetric Complications (excluding blood-transfusion-only cases) | N/A |
Nationwide hospitals with similar CMS profiles
Peer sets for Christus Coushatta Health Care Center outside Louisiana, keyed to the sparse better-than-national share.
Similar CMS star rating
Nearest overall stars outside LA (4/5 here).
Similar mortality outcomes
Nearest mortality measures rated better than national, outside LA (0 better here).
Nearby Hospitals in Louisiana
Other Medicare-certified hospitals in Louisiana.
One of 160 Medicare-certified hospitals in Louisiana, 6 are shown here.
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3/5
Acute Care Hospitals
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No rating Critical Access Hospitals
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Acadian Medical Center
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Frequently Asked Questions
How does Christus Coushatta Health Care Center compare to other hospitals on CMS star rating?
According to PlainHospital's CMS star-rating ranking, Christus Coushatta Health Care Center ranks #571 of 3182 rated US hospitals by overall star rating (highest = #1). That ordinal matches our top-rated hospital listing (star_rating DESC). See /methodology#corpus-placement.
What is the CMS star rating for Christus Coushatta Health Care Center?
Christus Coushatta Health Care Center has an overall CMS star rating of 4 out of 5 (high-band), above the 3.2-star national average.
How does Christus Coushatta Health Care Center perform on quality measures?
0 of 9 compared mortality, safety, and readmission measures rate better than the national average at Christus Coushatta Health Care Center (sparse better-share tercile); 0 rate worse (quiet).
What do patients say about Christus Coushatta Health Care Center?
Christus Coushatta Health Care Center reports 17 HCAHPS patient-experience domain scores.
What are the infection rates at Christus Coushatta Health Care Center?
Christus Coushatta Health Care Center tracks 6 healthcare-associated infection types (CDC NHSN). 0 are better than the national benchmark, 0 are worse, and 1 are at the national average.
Does Christus Coushatta Health Care Center have emergency services?
Yes, Christus Coushatta Health Care Center provides emergency services.
What type of hospital is Christus Coushatta Health Care Center?
Christus Coushatta Health Care Center is a Critical Access Hospitals facility with Voluntary non-profit - Private ownership, located in Coushatta, LA.
How much does Medicare spend at Christus Coushatta Health Care Center?
1 Medicare spending category is on file for Christus Coushatta Health Care Center, per episode vs. the national median.
Does Christus Coushatta Health Care Center offer maternal health services?
Yes, Christus Coushatta Health Care Center reports 4 maternal health measures.
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