CHRISTUS OCHSNER LAKE AREA HOSPITAL
4200 NELSON ROAD, LAKE CHARLES, LA 70605
About CHRISTUS OCHSNER LAKE AREA HOSPITAL
- Hospital Type
- Acute Care Hospitals
- Ownership
- Voluntary non-profit - Private
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- CMS Certification Number
- 190201
Acute care hospitals treat patients with serious, short-term medical conditions requiring immediate care. These are the most common type of hospital in the US.
Patient Experience (HCAHPS Survey)
Based on standardized surveys sent to random patients after discharge
Mortality & Outcomes
30-day mortality rates — percentage of patients who died within 30 days of admission
Infection Control
Standardized Infection Ratio (SIR) — below 1.0 is better than the national benchmark
Central line-associated bloodstream infection rate. A number below 1.0 means fewer infections than the national average — better than expected.
Catheter-associated urinary tract infection rate. SIR below 1.0 = better than national benchmark. Important if you'll be in the ICU.
MRSA bloodstream infection rate. MRSA is a drug-resistant bacteria — an SIR below 1.0 means this hospital has fewer cases than expected nationally.
Clostridioides difficile (C. diff) infection rate. This gut bacteria can cause severe diarrhea — SIR below 1.0 is better than the national benchmark.
30-Day Readmission Rates
Lower readmission rates indicate better discharge planning and post-hospital care
Timely & Effective Care
How consistently this hospital follows proven care processes, compared with the US average
Median time patients spent in the emergency department from arrival until they left, excluding patients transferred to another facility or psychiatric patients. Across US hospitals the typical (median) time is about 2.5 hours.
Percentage of ER patients who left before being evaluated by a provider. Lower is better — a high rate suggests the ER is overcrowded or understaffed.
Percentage of sepsis and septic shock patients who received appropriate bundled care within required timeframes. Higher is better — sepsis is a life-threatening emergency where every hour counts.
Percentage of healthcare workers who received the influenza vaccine. Vaccinated staff protect vulnerable patients from flu transmission during hospitalization.
Percentage of patients discharged with prescriptions for two or more opioids, or an opioid plus a benzodiazepine, at the same time. Lower is better — combining these drugs raises the risk of overdose.
Medicare Payment Estimates
What Medicare pays this hospital for common procedures vs the national average
Medicare payment amounts are risk-adjusted averages. Actual patient costs depend on insurance plan, deductibles, and other factors.
Check Your Insurance Coverage
Before scheduling care at CHRISTUS OCHSNER LAKE AREA HOSPITAL, verify it is in your insurance network. Out-of-network care can result in significantly higher costs.
Nearby Hospitals
Other hospitals in LAKE CHARLES and nearby ZIP codes in Louisiana
Other Acute Care Hospitals in Louisiana
82 acute care hospitals in Louisiana report to CMS — top rated shown first
- ★★★★★4/5NATCHITOCHES REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTERNATCHITOCHES
- ★★★★★4/5OCHSNER MEDICAL CENTER - BATON ROUGEBATON ROUGE
- ★★★★★4/5OCHSNER MEDICAL CENTER ACUTENEW ORLEANS
- ★★★★★4/5OCHSNER MEDICAL CENTER-KENNERKENNER
- ★★★★★4/5OUR LADY OF THE ANGELS HOSPITALBOGALUSA
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Data source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (data.cms.gov). Updated quarterly. CMS data loaded: June 2026.