West Jefferson Medical Center

66%

Patients that would definitely recommend

4% lower than the national average

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

Awards

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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

Equal to the national average

66%

Would definitely recommend

4% lower 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%80%81%

Communication with nurses

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

100%50%0%78%78%

Responsiveness of hospital staff

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

100%50%0%65%66%

Communication about medicines

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

100%50%0%62%63%

Discharge Information

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

100%50%0%86%84%

Care Transition

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

100%50%0%48%52%

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%57%60%

Cleanliness

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

100%50%0%69%73%

Providers

Provider Reviews

He's great and really cares.

Sue amedeo Mar 16 2024

Review for Dr. Tender

I’m going to live to be 110. This Dr takes such good care of me. I can tell him anything and he explains everything to me. He was my Father and Mother's doctor before I changed to him. When ever I brought one of them to him, he was so attentive and patient with them, I realized he was the best. If...

Kay Mouton Mar 16 2024

Review for Dr. Acosta

Since my first visit with Doctor Godoy He helped me a lot and gave me confidence to made the decision to get a surgery on my right foot , after 4 months What can I said , thank you very much Doctor, thank you for improve my life .

Roberto Arevalo Mar 16 2024

Review for Dr. Godoy

I thought that Dr. Duplantier seemed to be very knowledgeable and friendly. I was very relaxed and comfortable with him as sometimes it's difficult to be relaxed around some doctors. He gave me a good prognosis and what we were going to do or try going forward. Very thorough.

Karen Cranor Mar 14 2024

Review for Dr. Duplantier

Excellent Dr and staff

Toniqua Hightower Mar 11 2024

Review for Dr. Boraski

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