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West Jefferson Medical Center

West Jefferson Medical Center is a medical facility located in Marrero, LA. This hospital has been recognized for Patient Safety Excellence Award™.

67%

Patient Experience Rating

3% higher than the national average

Awards

Healthgrades awards tell you which hospitals deliver superior quality care. Healthgrades evaluates hospital performance using objective quality measures including clinical outcomes and patient safety, as well as patient experience.

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Hospital Quality Awards

Patient Safety Excellence Award™

Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2022)

Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

Safety Ratings

How well a hospital safeguards patients from potential complications

No events relating to foreign objects left in body during a surgery or procedure

13 ratings were as expected

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Hospital Quality

Clinical Ratings

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Complication Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionIn Hospital

Pacemaker Procedures

In Hospital

As Expected

Mortality Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionMortality In-HospitalMortality within 30 days

Coronary Interventional Procedures (Inpatient)

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Heart Attack

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Heart Failure

Mortality In-Hospital

Better than Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Complication Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionIn Hospital

Diabetic Emergencies

In Hospital

As Expected

Mortality Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionMortality In-HospitalMortality within 30 days

Pulmonary Embolism

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Respiratory Failure

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Sepsis

Mortality In-Hospital

Worse than Expected

Mortality within 30 days

Worse than Expected

Complication Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionIn Hospital

Gallbladder Removal Surgery

In Hospital

As Expected

Mortality Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionMortality In-HospitalMortality within 30 days

Bowel Obstruction

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Colorectal Surgeries

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Gastrointestinal Bleed

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Pancreatitis

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery

Mortality In-Hospital

Worse than Expected

Mortality within 30 days

Worse than Expected

Mortality Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionMortality In-HospitalMortality within 30 days

Cranial Neurosurgery

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Stroke

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Complication Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionIn Hospital

Hip Fracture Treatment

In Hospital

As Expected

Complication Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionIn Hospital

Outpatient Back and Neck Surgery (except Spinal Fusion)

In Hospital

As Expected

Complication Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionIn Hospital

Prostate Removal Surgery

In Hospital

As Expected

Mortality Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionMortality In-HospitalMortality within 30 days

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Pneumonia

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

Worse than Expected

Complication Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionIn Hospital

Spinal Fusion

In Hospital

As Expected

Complication Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionIn Hospital

Carotid Procedures

In Hospital

As Expected

Data Source

Patient Experience

Patient experience measures tell you how patients felt about the care they received at the hospital. These measures are based on the Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (HCAHPS) survey data from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).

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69%

Patients who gave a rating of 9 or 10

4% higher than the national average

67%

Would definitely recommend

3% higher than the national average

West Jefferson Medical Center

National Average

Communication with doctors

Percent of patients who said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

100%50%0%79%75%

Communication with nurses

Percent of patients who said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

100%50%0%77%74%

Responsiveness of hospital staff

Percent of patients who said they always received help quickly from hospital staff

100%50%0%64%57%

Communication about medicines

Percent of patients who said that staff always explained medicines before giving them to patients

100%50%0%61%56%

Discharge Information

Percent of patients who said they were given information about recovering at home

100%50%0%84%84%

Care Transition

Percent of patients who said they understood their care needs when they left the hospital

100%50%0%49%47%

West Jefferson Medical Center

National Average

Quietness

Percent of patients who said the area around their rooms was always kept quiet at night

100%50%0%61%55%

Cleanliness

Percent of patients who said their room and bathroom were always kept clean

100%50%0%66%66%

Providers

Provider Reviews

I recently met Dr. Maxwell after having Meniere's disease for nearly 2 years. I was a little nervous after reading these reviews, but I have a great audiologist, and an ENT in my small town that I trust, and they assured me that I was in good hands. Everything I wanted from this appointment...

Apr 16 2024

Review for Dr. Maxwell

The first time I visited I would have given him and the people a 10 star if possible. The second time, one week later, it would have give them a 1 star or even less. The first they were efficient and very nice. It couldn't have been a better experience. The second time the staff (different...

Apr 12 2024

Review for Dr. Catinis

Dr. Gallagher is my doctor but he wasn't available so they scheduled me with Dr. Robert. He took one look at my foot & diagnosed the problem. He sent me for an xray to confirm. I didn't have to wait long & his personality was very becoming.

Apr 10 2024

Review for Dr. Robert

I honestly never had a good experience. I'll be waiting forever just to be seen for 5 minutes. The only reason I kept this doctor was because it was close to my house. You won't feel seen or heard, especially as a person of color. I had to go find an outside doctor and I'd suggest you do the same.

Apr 04 2024

Review for Dr. Yuratich

Very kind and thorough, Highly recommend

Apr 03 2024

Review for Dr. Cahill

Location

West Jefferson Medical Center

1101 Medical Center Blvd, Marrero LA 70072

CallDirections

(504) 347-5511

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is West Jefferson Medical Center located?

West Jefferson Medical Center is located at 1101 Medical Center Blvd, Marrero, LA 70072. Find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.

Has West Jefferson Medical Center won any recent awards from Healthgrades?

Yes, West Jefferson Medical Center has been awarded with Patient Safety Excellence Award™ in the past two years.

Is West Jefferson Medical Center highly rated with patients?

69% patients recommend this hospital. See Healthgrades for detailed clinical ratings by specialty.

Does West Jefferson Medical Center score well in safety ratings?

Healthgrades tracks outcome ratings for 13 hospital services. View more details here.

How do I get in at West Jefferson Medical Center?

Phone number, appointment information, and directions can be found on Healthgrades West Jefferson Medical Center profile..

How does West Jefferson Medical Center rank in terms of safety and outcomes?

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Contact Us

1101 Medical Center Blvd

Marrero, LA 70072

Directions

(504) 347-5511