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Ochsner LSU Health Shreveport
According to PlainHospital's CMS star-rating ranking (CMS Hospital Compare overall stars), Ochsner LSU Health Shreveport ranks #2740 of 3182 rated US hospitals by overall star rating (highest = #1).
- 2★
- CMS overall rating
- 6th pct.
- national percentile
- #2740 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.
1541 Kings Highway, Shreveport, LA 71130 · Caddo County · (318) 675-5058
The verdict
According to PlainHospital's CMS star-rating ranking (CMS Hospital Compare overall stars), Ochsner LSU Health Shreveport ranks #2740 of 3182 rated US hospitals by overall star rating (highest = #1). That corpus rank reflects a below-median CMS star rating nationally, with 4 quality measures beating the national benchmark.
- 6th pct.
- CMS star rating vs 3,182 rated US hospitals
- #2740 of 3182
- rated-hospital corpus placement
- 4
- measures better than national of 21 compared
- Yes
- emergency department on site
Since the last CMS release
This hospital held its 2-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 Ochsner LSU Health Shreveport sits among rated US hospitals
2 Top 94% higher than 6% of 3,182 rated hospitals
CMS star rating (1–5 stars), bucketed by value
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Source CMS Hospital Compare, overall hospital rating · 2026-08-14
Ochsner LSU Health Shreveport vs. Louisiana and the nation
- Ochsner LSU Health S…
Ochsner LSU Health Shreveport
2 stars
- Louisiana avg
Louisiana state average
2.8 stars
- US avg
National average
3.2 stars
What this shows At 2 stars, Ochsner LSU Health Shreveport rates below the Louisiana average of 2.8 and below the national average of 3.2.
Type
Acute Care 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 40.0%
2 of 5 stars
Better-than-national profile for Ochsner LSU Health Shreveport
Mortality 7 measures
Safety of care 6 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 | 0.91 | Same as National |
| CMS Medicare PSI 90: Patient safety and adverse events composite | 1.11 | Same as National |
| Death rate among surgical inpatients with serious treatable complications | 164.33 | Same as National |
| Death rate for CABG surgery patients | N/A | Number of Cases Too Small |
| Death rate for COPD patients | 7.5 | Same as National |
| Death rate for heart attack patients | 12.3 | Same as National |
| Death rate for heart failure patients | 14.6 | Same as National |
| Death rate for pneumonia patients | 14.3 | Same as National |
| Death rate for stroke patients | 14 | Same as National |
| Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Risk Standardized Mortality Rate | 4 | Same as National |
| Iatrogenic pneumothorax rate | 0.41 | Same as National |
| In-hospital fall-associated fracture rate | 0.23 | Same as National |
| Perioperative pulmonary embolism or deep vein thrombosis rate | 4.09 | Same as National |
| Postoperative acute kidney injury requiring dialysis rate | 1.85 | Same as National |
| Postoperative hemorrhage or hematoma rate | 2.72 | 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 | 2 |
| Discharge information - linear mean score | N/A |
| Discharge information - star rating | 2 |
| Doctor communication - linear mean score | N/A |
| Doctor communication - star rating | 3 |
| Nurse communication - linear mean score | N/A |
| Nurse communication - star rating | 2 |
| Overall hospital rating - linear mean score | N/A |
| Overall hospital rating - star rating | 3 |
| 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 | 3 |
Safety & Infections
| Measure | Score | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards) | 0.805 | Same as National |
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards) | 0.531 | Same as National |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff) | 0.226 | Better than National |
| MRSA Bacteremia | 1.724 | Same as National |
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy | N/A | Not Available |
| SSI - Colon Surgery | 1.54 | Same as National |
Staffing & Spending
Unplanned Visits & Readmissions
| Measure | Score | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| Acute Myocardial Infarction (AMI) 30-Day Readmission Rate | 13.8 | Same as National |
| Heart failure (HF) 30-Day Readmission Rate | 18.5 | Same as National |
| Hospital return days for heart attack patients | N/A | Number of Cases Too Small |
| Hospital return days for heart failure patients | -70.3 | Fewer Days Than Average per 100 Discharges |
| Hospital return days for pneumonia patients | 21.3 | Average Days per 100 Discharges |
| Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Readmission Measure (HWR) | 15.8 | Same as National |
| Pneumonia (PN) 30-Day Readmission Rate | 15.8 | Same as National |
| Rate of emergency department (ED) visits for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapy | 5.6 | Same as National |
| Rate of inpatient admissions for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapy | 9.9 | Same as National |
| Rate of readmission after hip/knee replacement | N/A | Number of Cases Too Small |
| Rate of readmission for CABG | N/A | Number of Cases Too Small |
| Rate of readmission for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients | 18 | Same as National |
| Rate of unplanned hospital visits after colonoscopy (per 1,000 colonoscopies) | 13 | 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) | 1.16 |
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 Ochsner LSU Health Shreveport outside Louisiana, keyed to the strong better-than-national share.
Similar CMS star rating
Nearest overall stars outside LA (2/5 here).
Similar mortality outcomes
Nearest mortality measures rated better than national, outside LA (0 better here).
Nearby Hospitals in Louisiana
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Frequently Asked Questions
How does Ochsner LSU Health Shreveport compare to other hospitals on CMS star rating?
According to PlainHospital's CMS star-rating ranking, Ochsner LSU Health Shreveport ranks #2740 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 Ochsner LSU Health Shreveport?
Ochsner LSU Health Shreveport has an overall CMS star rating of 2 out of 5 (low-band), below the 3.2-star national average.
How does Ochsner LSU Health Shreveport perform on quality measures?
4 of 21 compared mortality, safety, and readmission measures rate better than the national average at Ochsner LSU Health Shreveport (strong better-share tercile); 0 rate worse (quiet).
What do patients say about Ochsner LSU Health Shreveport?
Ochsner LSU Health Shreveport reports 17 HCAHPS patient-experience domain scores. Star ratings range from 2 to 4 out of 5.
What are the infection rates at Ochsner LSU Health Shreveport?
Ochsner LSU Health Shreveport tracks 6 healthcare-associated infection types (CDC NHSN). 1 are better than the national benchmark, 0 are worse, and 4 are at the national average.
Does Ochsner LSU Health Shreveport have emergency services?
Yes, Ochsner LSU Health Shreveport provides emergency services.
What type of hospital is Ochsner LSU Health Shreveport?
Ochsner LSU Health Shreveport is a Acute Care Hospitals facility with Voluntary non-profit - Private ownership, located in Shreveport, LA.
How much does Medicare spend at Ochsner LSU Health Shreveport?
1 Medicare spending category is on file for Ochsner LSU Health Shreveport, per episode vs. the national median.
Does Ochsner LSU Health Shreveport offer maternal health services?
Yes, Ochsner LSU Health Shreveport reports 4 maternal health measures.
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