Christus Ochsner Lake Area Hospital

77%

Patients that would definitely recommend

13% higher than the national average

Christus Ochsner Lake Area Hospital is a medical facility located in Lake Charles, LA. This hospital has been recognized for Outstanding Patient Experience Award™.

Awards

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Hospital Quality Awards

Outstanding Patient Experience Award™

Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)

Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

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

4 ratings were worse than expected

  • Acute kidney dysfunction following surgery
  • Bloodstream infection following surgery
  • Breakdown of abdominal incision site
  • Accidental cut, puncture, perforation or hemorrhage during medical care

7 ratings were as expected

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Hospital Quality

Clinical Ratings

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Mortality Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionMortality In-HospitalMortality within 30 days

Sepsis

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Complication Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionIn Hospital

Outpatient Rotator Cuff Repair

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

77%

Would definitely recommend

13% higher than the national average

Christus Ochsner Lake Area Hospital

National Average

Communication with doctors

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

100%50%0%84%75%

Communication with nurses

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

100%50%0%78%74%

Responsiveness of hospital staff

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

100%50%0%58%57%

Communication about medicines

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

100%50%0%66%56%

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%53%47%

Christus Ochsner Lake Area Hospital

National Average

Quietness

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

100%50%0%74%55%

Cleanliness

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

100%50%0%69%66%

Providers

Provider Reviews

Dr. Musa is amazing she takes the time to understand what is going on, and makes sure to listen to your concerns.

Shlovi1999 Mar 23 2024

Review for Dr. Musa

Dr. Peavy has been my primary care physician for almost 8 years now. He is so intelligent, listens to my every concern. The office staff is wonderful as well!

Mar 22 2024

Review for Dr. Peavy

Perfect! He is amazing!

Macie Smith Feb 21 2024

Review for Dr. Landry

Dr. Moss’ office was the best. His staff is top notch! He was on time and did procedure in office. I cannot brag enough on how pleased I am with him and his staff.

Feb 07 2024

Review for Dr. Moss

Dr. Peavy is an amazing doctor. He is very thorough and will explain it in a way for you to understand. He treats you like family. Highly recommend!

Brooke D Jan 28 2024

Review for Dr. Peavy

Location

Christus Ochsner Lake Area Hospital

4200 Nelson Rd, Lake Charles LA 70605

CallDirections

(337) 474-6370

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Christus Ochsner Lake Area Hospital located?

Christus Ochsner Lake Area Hospital is located at 4200 Nelson Rd, Lake Charles, LA 70605. Find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.

Has Christus Ochsner Lake Area Hospital won any recent awards from Healthgrades?

Yes, Christus Ochsner Lake Area Hospital has been awarded with Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ in the past two years.

Is Christus Ochsner Lake Area Hospital highly rated with patients?

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

Does Christus Ochsner Lake Area Hospital score well in safety ratings?

Healthgrades tracks outcome ratings for 11 hospital services. View more details here.

How do I get in at Christus Ochsner Lake Area Hospital?

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How does Christus Ochsner Lake Area Hospital rank in terms of safety and outcomes?

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Contact Us

4200 Nelson Rd

Lake Charles, LA 70605

Directions

(337) 474-6370