Acute care hospital in Ruston, LA
Northern Louisiana Medical Center
401 East Vaughn Avenue, Ruston, LA 71270 · (318) 254-2100
CMS overall hospital star rating
- Patient survey★★★★★2
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
Northern Louisiana Medical Center at a glance
Northern Louisiana Medical Center is a for-profit acute care hospital in Ruston, Louisiana (Lincoln County).
CMS gives it 2 out of 5 stars on its overall hospital star rating, worse than the Louisiana average of 2.8.
46% of surveyed patients said they would definitely recommend the hospital (national average 71.2%).
Emergency patients sent home typically spent 135 minutes in the ER, close to the Louisiana median of 135 minutes.
Facility details
- Type
- Acute care hospital
- Ownership
- Proprietary
- Emergency services
- Yes
- Birthing-friendly designation
- Yes
- County
- Lincoln County
- CMS Certification Number
- 190086
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 | 6 | 0 |
| Safety of care | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Readmissions | 0 | 7 | 0 |
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Louisiana avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall hospital star rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 2 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | 3.2 / 5 | Worse |
Patient survey
| Measure | This facility | Louisiana avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patient survey summary rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 2 / 5 | 3.7 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Worse |
| Patients who rated the hospital 9 or 10 out of 10 (higher is better) | 48% | 75.9% | 71.7% | Worse |
| Patients who would definitely recommend the hospital (higher is better) | 46% | 75.3% | 71.2% | Worse |
| Nurse communication (higher is better) | 2 / 5 | 3.8 / 5 | 3.4 / 5 | Worse |
| Doctor communication (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 3.7 / 5 | 3.1 / 5 | Average |
| Communication about medicines (higher is better) | 1 / 5 | 3.1 / 5 | 2.7 / 5 | Worse |
| Discharge information (higher is better) | 1 / 5 | 3.4 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Worse |
| Cleanliness (higher is better) | 1 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | 3.4 / 5 | Worse |
| Quietness at night (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 4.3 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Better |
| Completed patient surveys | 235 | 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) | 135 min | 135 min | 157 min | Better |
| Patients who left the ER before being seen (lower is better) | 2% | 1.6% | 1.7% | Worse |
| Emergency department volume | medium |
Timely care
| Measure | This facility | Louisiana avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Appropriate care for severe sepsis and septic shock (higher is better) | 69% | 67.1% | 63.8% | Better |
| Healthcare workers given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 40% | 62.8% | 74.5% | Worse |
Death rates (30-day)
| Measure | This facility | Louisiana avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Death rate for heart attack patients (lower is better) | 12.9% | 12.2% | 11.8% | Worse |
| Death rate for heart failure patients (lower is better) | 13.1% | 11.7% | 11.1% | Worse |
| Death rate for pneumonia patients (lower is better) | 16.5% | 15.9% | 15.3% | Worse |
| Death rate for stroke patients (lower is better) | 11.9% | 13.3% | 12.1% | Average |
| Death rate for COPD patients (lower is better) | 10.1% | 8.9% | 8.6% | Worse |
Readmissions (30-day)
| Measure | This facility | Louisiana avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readmission rate after heart attack (lower is better) | 14.2% | 14.6% | 14.4% | Average |
| Readmission rate after heart failure (lower is better) | 22.2% | 21.7% | 21.4% | Average |
| Readmission rate after pneumonia (lower is better) | 18.9% | 17.4% | 17.3% | Worse |
| Readmission rate after COPD (lower is better) | 20.4% | 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) | 1.03 | 1.01 | 1.00 | Average |
| Catheter-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTI) (lower is better) | 0.93 | 0.52 | 0.48 | Average |
| C. difficile intestinal infections (lower is better) | 0.72 | 0.36 | 0.36 | Average |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Northern Louisiana Medical Center's rating?
Northern Louisiana Medical Center has 2 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 Northern Louisiana Medical Center?
Patients treated and sent home from the emergency department spent a median of 135 minutes there, from arrival to departure. The Louisiana median is 135 minutes.
Does Northern Louisiana Medical Center have an emergency room?
Yes. CMS lists it as providing emergency services.
Where is Northern Louisiana Medical Center and how do I contact it?
Northern Louisiana Medical Center is at 401 East Vaughn Avenue, Ruston, LA 71270. Phone: (318) 254-2100.
About this data
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