Complications & Deaths Measures
20
CMS-tracked
Louisiana · Acute Care
Natchitoches Regional Medical Center
Natchitoches Regional Medical Center holds a 3 of 5 CMS overall star rating - below the national average of 3.1 - in Natchitoches, LA.
- 3★
- CMS overall rating
- 31th
- National percentile
- 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.
501 Keyser Ave, Natchitoches, LA 71457 · Natchitoches County · (318) 214-4200
The verdict
Natchitoches Regional Medical Center earns 3 of 5 stars from CMS - below the 3.1-star national average, and reports 0 quality measures better than the national benchmark against 1 worse.
- 3 / 5
- CMS overall star rating
- Higher than 31%
- of 2,866 rated US hospitals
- 0
- measures better than national of 14 compared
- Yes
- emergency department on site
Where Natchitoches Regional Medical Center sits among rated US hospitals
3 Top 69% higher than 31% of 2,866 rated hospitals
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Source CMS Hospital Compare, overall hospital rating · 2026-05-15
Natchitoches Regional Medical Center vs. Louisiana and the nation
- Natchitoches Regiona…
Natchitoches Regional Medical Center
3 stars
- Louisiana avg
Louisiana state average
2.9 stars
- US avg
National average
3.1 stars
What this shows At 3 stars, Natchitoches Regional Medical Center rates above the Louisiana average of 2.9 and below the national average of 3.1.
Type
Acute Care Hospitals
Ownership
Government - Hospital District or Authority
Emergency Services
Yes
Birthing Friendly
Yes
Patient Experience
17
HCAHPS domains
Infection Types
6
CDC NHSN
CMS Overall Star Rating 60.0%
3 of 5 stars
Quality profile vs. the national benchmark
Mortality 3 measures
Safety of care 3 measures
Readmission 8 measures
Better than national Same as national Worse than national
Quality Measures
| Measure | Score | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| Abdominopelvic accidental puncture or laceration rate | 1.02 | Same as National |
| CMS Medicare PSI 90: Patient safety and adverse events composite | 1.03 | Same as National |
| Death rate among surgical inpatients with serious treatable complications | N/A | Number of Cases Too Small |
| Death rate for CABG surgery patients | N/A | Not Available |
| Death rate for COPD patients | N/A | Number of Cases Too Small |
| Death rate for heart attack patients | N/A | Number of Cases Too Small |
| Death rate for heart failure patients | 10.2 | Same as National |
| Death rate for pneumonia patients | 19.1 | Same as National |
| Death rate for stroke patients | N/A | Number of Cases Too Small |
| Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Risk Standardized Mortality Rate | 4.6 | Same as National |
| Iatrogenic pneumothorax rate | 0.27 | Same as National |
| In-hospital fall-associated fracture rate | 0.26 | Same as National |
| Perioperative pulmonary embolism or deep vein thrombosis rate | 3.26 | Same as National |
| Postoperative acute kidney injury requiring dialysis rate | N/A | Number of Cases Too Small |
| Postoperative hemorrhage or hematoma rate | 2.58 | Same as National |
Patient Experience (HCAHPS)
Experience profile vs. the national average
Source: CMS Hospital Compare, HCAHPS patient survey star ratings.
| Survey Question | Star Rating |
|---|---|
| Cleanliness - linear mean score | N/A |
| Cleanliness - star rating | 3 |
| Communication about medicines - linear mean score | N/A |
| Communication about medicines - star rating | 4 |
| Discharge information - linear mean score | N/A |
| Discharge information - star rating | 4 |
| Doctor communication - linear mean score | N/A |
| Doctor communication - star rating | 4 |
| Nurse communication - linear mean score | N/A |
| Nurse communication - star rating | 5 |
| Overall hospital rating - linear mean score | N/A |
| Overall hospital rating - star rating | 4 |
| Quietness - linear mean score | N/A |
| Quietness - star rating | 4 |
| Recommend hospital - linear mean score | N/A |
| Recommend hospital - star rating | 4 |
| Summary star rating | 4 |
Safety & Infections
| Measure | Score | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards) | 0 | Same as National |
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards) | N/A | Not Available |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff) | 0.862 | 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 | 18.9 | Same as National |
| Hospital return days for heart attack patients | N/A | Number of Cases Too Small |
| Hospital return days for heart failure patients | -32.7 | Fewer Days Than Average per 100 Discharges |
| Hospital return days for pneumonia patients | 75.9 | More Days Than Average per 100 Discharges |
| Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Readmission Measure (HWR) | 15.4 | Same as National |
| Pneumonia (PN) 30-Day Readmission Rate | 16.8 | Same as National |
| Rate of emergency department (ED) visits for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapy | 5.5 | Same as National |
| Rate of inpatient admissions for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapy | 12.2 | Same as National |
| 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 | N/A | Number of Cases Too Small |
| Rate of unplanned hospital visits after colonoscopy (per 1,000 colonoscopies) | 12.9 | Same as National |
| Ratio of unplanned hospital visits after hospital outpatient surgery | 1 | Same as National |
Medicare Spending
| Measure | Score |
|---|---|
| Medicare hospital spending per patient (Medicare Spending per Beneficiary) | 1.11 |
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 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the CMS star rating for Natchitoches Regional Medical Center?
Natchitoches Regional Medical Center has an overall CMS star rating of 3 out of 5, below the 3.1-star national average.
How does Natchitoches Regional Medical Center perform on quality measures?
0 of 14 compared mortality, safety, and readmission measures rate better than the national average at Natchitoches Regional Medical Center; 1 rate worse.
What do patients say about Natchitoches Regional Medical Center?
Natchitoches Regional Medical Center reports 17 HCAHPS patient-experience domain scores. Star ratings range from 3 to 5 out of 5.
What are the infection rates at Natchitoches Regional Medical Center?
Natchitoches Regional Medical Center tracks 6 healthcare-associated infection types (CDC NHSN). 0 are better than the national benchmark, 0 are worse, and 2 are at the national average.
Does Natchitoches Regional Medical Center have emergency services?
Yes, Natchitoches Regional Medical Center provides emergency services.
What type of hospital is Natchitoches Regional Medical Center?
Natchitoches Regional Medical Center is a Acute Care Hospitals facility with Government - Hospital District or Authority ownership, located in Natchitoches, LA. This facility has received the CMS Birthing-Friendly designation.
How much does Medicare spend at Natchitoches Regional Medical Center?
1 Medicare spending category is on file for Natchitoches Regional Medical Center, per episode vs. the national median.
Does Natchitoches Regional Medical Center offer maternal health services?
Yes, Natchitoches Regional Medical Center reports 4 maternal health measures. This facility has been designated as Birthing-Friendly by CMS.
Data Sources
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Hospital Compare. Last refreshed from CMS: . About PlainHospital
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