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Ochsner LSU Health Shreveport-St Mary Medical Cent
According to PlainHospital's CMS star-rating ranking (CMS Hospital Compare overall stars), Ochsner LSU Health Shreveport-St Mary Medical Cent ranks #2741 of 3182 rated US hospitals by overall star rating (highest = #1).
- 2★
- CMS overall rating
- 6th pct.
- national percentile
- #2741 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.
1 St Mary Place, Shreveport, LA 71101 · Caddo County · (318) 626-4300
The verdict
According to PlainHospital's CMS star-rating ranking (CMS Hospital Compare overall stars), Ochsner LSU Health Shreveport-St Mary Medical Cent ranks #2741 of 3182 rated US hospitals by overall star rating (highest = #1). That corpus rank reflects a below-median CMS star rating nationally, with 1 quality measure beating the national benchmark.
- 6th pct.
- CMS star rating vs 3,182 rated US hospitals
- #2741 of 3182
- rated-hospital corpus placement
- 1
- measures better than national of 8 compared
- No
- emergency department on site
Since the last CMS release
CMS lowered this hospital from 3 to 2 stars between its May 2026 and August 2026 releases, a fall of 1.
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-St Mary Medical Cent 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-St Mary Medical Cent vs. Louisiana and the nation
- Ochsner LSU Health S…
Ochsner LSU Health Shreveport-St Mary Medical Cent
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-St Mary Medical Cent 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
No
Birthing Friendly
Yes
Patient Experience
17
HCAHPS domains
Infection Types
6
CDC NHSN
CMS Overall Star Rating 40.0%
2 of 5 stars
Star-band quality profile for Ochsner LSU Health Shreveport-St Mary Medic…
Mortality 0 measures
Safety of care 5 measures
Readmission 3 measures
Better than national Same as national Worse than national
Quality Measures
| Measure | Score | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| Abdominopelvic accidental puncture or laceration rate | N/A | Number of Cases Too Small |
| CMS Medicare PSI 90: Patient safety and adverse events composite | 0.99 | Same as National |
| 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 | N/A | Not Available |
| Death rate for heart attack patients | N/A | Not Available |
| Death rate for heart failure patients | N/A | Not Available |
| Death rate for pneumonia patients | N/A | Not Available |
| Death rate for stroke patients | N/A | Not Available |
| Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Risk Standardized Mortality Rate | N/A | Number of Cases Too Small |
| Iatrogenic pneumothorax rate | 0.21 | Same as National |
| In-hospital fall-associated fracture rate | 0.27 | Same as National |
| Perioperative pulmonary embolism or deep vein thrombosis rate | 3.5 | Same as National |
| Postoperative acute kidney injury requiring dialysis rate | 1.67 | Same as National |
| Postoperative hemorrhage or hematoma rate | 2.33 | 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 | 4 |
| Communication about medicines - linear mean score | N/A |
| Communication about medicines - star rating | 3 |
| Discharge information - linear mean score | N/A |
| Discharge information - star rating | 4 |
| Doctor communication - linear mean score | N/A |
| Doctor communication - star rating | 3 |
| Nurse communication - linear mean score | N/A |
| Nurse communication - star rating | 4 |
| Overall hospital rating - linear mean score | N/A |
| Overall hospital rating - star rating | 4 |
| Quietness - linear mean score | N/A |
| Quietness - star rating | 3 |
| 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) | N/A | Not Available |
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards) | 0.97 | Same as National |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff) | 0 | Better than National |
| MRSA Bacteremia | 0.851 | Same as National |
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy | 0 | Same as National |
| 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 | Not Available |
| Heart failure (HF) 30-Day Readmission Rate | N/A | Not Available |
| Hospital return days for heart attack patients | N/A | Not Available |
| Hospital return days for heart failure patients | N/A | Not Available |
| Hospital return days for pneumonia patients | N/A | Not Available |
| Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Readmission Measure (HWR) | N/A | Number of Cases Too Small |
| Pneumonia (PN) 30-Day Readmission Rate | N/A | Not Available |
| Rate of emergency department (ED) visits for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapy | 5.2 | Same as National |
| Rate of inpatient admissions for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapy | 9.3 | Same as National |
| Rate of readmission after hip/knee replacement | N/A | Number of Cases Too Small |
| Rate of readmission for CABG | N/A | Not Available |
| Rate of readmission for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients | N/A | Not Available |
| Rate of unplanned hospital visits after colonoscopy (per 1,000 colonoscopies) | N/A | Not Available |
| 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) | 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 Ochsner LSU Health Shreveport-St Mary Medical Cent outside Louisiana, keyed first to the low CMS star band.
Similar CMS star rating
Nearest overall stars outside LA (2/5 here).
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Frequently Asked Questions
How does Ochsner LSU Health Shreveport-St Mary Medical Cent compare to other hospitals on CMS star rating?
According to PlainHospital's CMS star-rating ranking, Ochsner LSU Health Shreveport-St Mary Medical Cent ranks #2741 of 3182 rated US hospitals (low-band tercile among 3,182 rated facilities). Sort basis: star_rating DESC - see /methodology#corpus-placement.
What is the CMS star rating for Ochsner LSU Health Shreveport-St Mary Medical Cent?
Ochsner LSU Health Shreveport-St Mary Medical Cent 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-St Mary Medical Cent perform on quality measures?
1 of 8 compared mortality, safety, and readmission measures rate better than the national average at Ochsner LSU Health Shreveport-St Mary Medical Cent; 0 rate worse.
What do patients say about Ochsner LSU Health Shreveport-St Mary Medical Cent?
Ochsner LSU Health Shreveport-St Mary Medical Cent reports 17 HCAHPS patient-experience domain scores. Star ratings range from 3 to 4 out of 5.
What are the infection rates at Ochsner LSU Health Shreveport-St Mary Medical Cent?
Ochsner LSU Health Shreveport-St Mary Medical Cent tracks 6 healthcare-associated infection types (CDC NHSN). 1 are better than the national benchmark, 0 are worse, and 3 are at the national average.
Does Ochsner LSU Health Shreveport-St Mary Medical Cent have emergency services?
No, Ochsner LSU Health Shreveport-St Mary Medical Cent does not provide emergency services. For emergencies, seek care at a nearby facility with an emergency department.
What type of hospital is Ochsner LSU Health Shreveport-St Mary Medical Cent?
Ochsner LSU Health Shreveport-St Mary Medical Cent is a Acute Care Hospitals facility with Voluntary non-profit - Private ownership, located in Shreveport, LA. This facility has received the CMS Birthing-Friendly designation.
How much does Medicare spend at Ochsner LSU Health Shreveport-St Mary Medical Cent?
1 Medicare spending category is on file for Ochsner LSU Health Shreveport-St Mary Medical Cent, per episode vs. the national median.
Does Ochsner LSU Health Shreveport-St Mary Medical Cent offer maternal health services?
Yes, Ochsner LSU Health Shreveport-St Mary Medical Cent reports 4 maternal health measures. This facility has been designated as Birthing-Friendly by CMS.
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