Acute care hospital in Marksville, LA
Avoyelles Hospital
4231 Highway 1192, Marksville, LA 71351 · (318) 253-8611
CMS overall hospital star rating
- Patient surveyNot rated
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
Avoyelles Hospital at a glance
Avoyelles Hospital is a for-profit acute care hospital in Marksville, Louisiana (Avoyelles County).
CMS gives it 1 out of 5 stars on its overall hospital star rating, worse than the Louisiana average of 2.8.
67% of surveyed patients said they would definitely recommend the hospital (national average 71.2%).
Emergency patients sent home typically spent 77 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 0 and worse on 2.
Facility details
- Type
- Acute care hospital
- Ownership
- Proprietary
- Emergency services
- Yes
- County
- Avoyelles County
- CMS Certification Number
- 190099
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 | 1 | 0 |
| Readmissions | 0 | 2 | 2 |
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Louisiana avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall hospital star rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 1 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | 3.2 / 5 | Worse |
Patient survey
| Measure | This facility | Louisiana avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patients who rated the hospital 9 or 10 out of 10 (higher is better) | 68% | 75.9% | 71.7% | Worse |
| Patients who would definitely recommend the hospital (higher is better) | 67% | 75.3% | 71.2% | Worse |
| Completed patient surveys | 59 | 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) | 77 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 | 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) | 23% | 67.1% | 63.8% | Worse |
| Healthcare workers given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 34% | 62.8% | 74.5% | Worse |
Death rates (30-day)
| Measure | This facility | Louisiana avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Death rate for heart failure patients (lower is better) | 14.4% | 11.7% | 11.1% | Worse |
| Death rate for pneumonia patients (lower is better) | 20.4% | 15.9% | 15.3% | Worse |
Readmissions (30-day)
| Measure | This facility | Louisiana avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readmission rate after pneumonia (lower is better) | 17.6% | 17.4% | 17.3% | Average |
Safety & infections
| Measure | This facility | Louisiana avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Serious complications (patient safety composite) (lower is better) | 0.97 | 1.01 | 1.00 | Average |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Avoyelles Hospital's rating?
Avoyelles Hospital has 1 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 Avoyelles Hospital?
Patients treated and sent home from the emergency department spent a median of 77 minutes there, from arrival to departure. The Louisiana median is 135 minutes.
Does Avoyelles Hospital have an emergency room?
Yes. CMS lists it as providing emergency services.
Where is Avoyelles Hospital and how do I contact it?
Avoyelles Hospital is at 4231 Highway 1192, Marksville, LA 71351. Phone: (318) 253-8611.
About this data
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