Acute care hospital in Abbeville, LA
Abbeville General Hospital
118 N Hospital Dr, Abbeville, LA 70510 · (337) 893-5466
CMS overall hospital star rating
- Patient survey★★★★★5
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
Abbeville General Hospital at a glance
Abbeville General Hospital is a government acute care hospital in Abbeville, Louisiana (Vermilion County).
CMS gives it 3 out of 5 stars on its overall hospital star rating, close to the Louisiana average of 2.8.
68% of surveyed patients said they would definitely recommend the hospital (national average 71.2%).
Emergency patients sent home typically spent 117 minutes in the ER, better than the Louisiana median of 135 minutes.
Across CMS mortality, safety and readmission measures, it performed better than the national rate on 1 and worse on 0.
Facility details
- Type
- Acute care hospital
- Ownership
- Government - Hospital District Or Authority
- Emergency services
- Yes
- Birthing-friendly designation
- Yes
- County
- Vermilion County
- CMS Certification Number
- 190034
How CMS scored this hospital
Number of measures in each group where the hospital was better, no different, or worse than the national rate.
| Measure group | Better | No different | Worse |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mortality (death rates) | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Safety of care | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Readmissions | 1 | 4 | 0 |
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Louisiana avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall hospital star rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | 3.2 / 5 | Average |
Patient survey
| Measure | This facility | Louisiana avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patient survey summary rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 3.7 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Better |
| Patients who rated the hospital 9 or 10 out of 10 (higher is better) | 79% | 75.9% | 71.7% | Better |
| Patients who would definitely recommend the hospital (higher is better) | 68% | 75.3% | 71.2% | Average |
| Nurse communication (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 3.8 / 5 | 3.4 / 5 | Better |
| Doctor communication (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 3.7 / 5 | 3.1 / 5 | Better |
| Communication about medicines (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 3.1 / 5 | 2.7 / 5 | Better |
| Discharge information (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3.4 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Better |
| Cleanliness (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | 3.4 / 5 | Better |
| Quietness at night (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 4.3 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Better |
| Completed patient surveys | 160 | 388 | 611 |
Emergency room
| Measure | This facility | Louisiana avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median time in the ER before leaving ⓘ (lower is better) | 117 min | 135 min | 157 min | Better |
| Patients who left the ER before being seen (lower is better) | 1% | 1.6% | 1.7% | Better |
| Emergency department volume | low |
Timely care
| Measure | This facility | Louisiana avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Appropriate care for severe sepsis and septic shock (higher is better) | 53% | 67.1% | 63.8% | Worse |
| Healthcare workers given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 86% | 62.8% | 74.5% | Better |
Death rates (30-day)
| Measure | This facility | Louisiana avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Death rate for heart failure patients (lower is better) | 12.6% | 11.7% | 11.1% | Worse |
| Death rate for pneumonia patients (lower is better) | 17.4% | 15.9% | 15.3% | Worse |
Readmissions (30-day)
| Measure | This facility | Louisiana avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readmission rate after heart failure (lower is better) | 21.7% | 21.7% | 21.4% | Average |
| Readmission rate after pneumonia (lower is better) | 16.6% | 17.4% | 17.3% | Average |
| Readmission rate after COPD (lower is better) | 20% | 19.8% | 19.9% | Average |
Safety & infections
| Measure | This facility | Louisiana avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Serious complications (patient safety composite) (lower is better) | 0.93 | 1.01 | 1.00 | Average |
| C. difficile intestinal infections (lower is better) | 1.50 | 0.36 | 0.36 | Average |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Abbeville General Hospital's rating?
Abbeville General Hospital has 3 out of 5 stars on the CMS overall hospital star rating. The average for Louisiana hospitals is 2.8 stars.
How long is the ER wait at Abbeville General Hospital?
Patients treated and sent home from the emergency department spent a median of 117 minutes there, from arrival to departure. The Louisiana median is 135 minutes.
Does Abbeville General Hospital have an emergency room?
Yes. CMS lists it as providing emergency services.
Where is Abbeville General Hospital and how do I contact it?
Abbeville General Hospital is at 118 N Hospital Dr, Abbeville, LA 70510. Phone: (337) 893-5466.
About this data
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