Acute care hospital in Leesville, LA
Byrd Regional Hospital
1020 Fertitta Blvd, Leesville, LA 71446 · (337) 239-9041
CMS overall hospital star rating
- Patient survey★★★★★3
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
Byrd Regional Hospital at a glance
Byrd Regional Hospital is a for-profit acute care hospital in Leesville, Louisiana (Vernon County).
CMS gives it 2 out of 5 stars on its overall hospital star rating, worse than the Louisiana average of 2.8.
63% of surveyed patients said they would definitely recommend the hospital (national average 71.2%).
Emergency patients sent home typically spent 121 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 3.
Facility details
- Type
- Acute care hospital
- Ownership
- Proprietary
- Emergency services
- Yes
- Birthing-friendly designation
- Yes
- County
- Vernon County
- CMS Certification Number
- 190164
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 | 4 | 0 |
| Safety of care | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Readmissions | 0 | 3 | 3 |
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) | 3 / 5 | 3.7 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Average |
| Patients who rated the hospital 9 or 10 out of 10 (higher is better) | 66% | 75.9% | 71.7% | Worse |
| Patients who would definitely recommend the hospital (higher is better) | 63% | 75.3% | 71.2% | Worse |
| Nurse communication (higher is better) | 2 / 5 | 3.8 / 5 | 3.4 / 5 | Worse |
| Doctor communication (higher is better) | 2 / 5 | 3.7 / 5 | 3.1 / 5 | Worse |
| Communication about medicines (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3.1 / 5 | 2.7 / 5 | Better |
| Discharge information (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 3.4 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Average |
| Cleanliness (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | 3.4 / 5 | Average |
| Quietness at night (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 4.3 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Better |
| Completed patient surveys | 185 | 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) | 121 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) | 76% | 67.1% | 63.8% | Better |
| Healthcare workers given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 37% | 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) | 13.3% | 11.7% | 11.1% | Worse |
| Death rate for pneumonia patients (lower is better) | 14.5% | 15.9% | 15.3% | Better |
| Death rate for COPD patients (lower is better) | 7.4% | 8.9% | 8.6% | Better |
Readmissions (30-day)
| Measure | This facility | Louisiana avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readmission rate after heart failure (lower is better) | 22.3% | 21.7% | 21.4% | Average |
| Readmission rate after pneumonia (lower is better) | 18.6% | 17.4% | 17.3% | Worse |
| Readmission rate after COPD (lower is better) | 20.1% | 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) | 0.00 | 0.36 | 0.36 | Average |
Other hospitals near Byrd Regional Hospital
Freedom Behavioral Hospital of Leesville
1103 Port Arthur Terrace, Leesville, LA 71446 · under 1 mi
Psychiatric · For-profit
Not ratedBayne-Jones Ach (Ft Johnson)
1585 3rd St, Fort Johnson, LA 71459 · 6.2 mi
Acute Care - Department of Defense · Government
Not ratedOceans Behavioral Hospital of Deridder
1420 Blankenship Drive, Deridder, LA 70634 · 25.1 mi
Psychiatric · For-profit
Not ratedBeauregard Memorial Hospital
600 S Pine Street, Deridder, LA 70634 · 25.1 mi
Acute Care Hospitals · Government
★★★★★3Average- Not rated
Sabine County Hospital
PO Box 750, 2301 Hwy 83 W, Hemphill, TX 75948 · 33.4 mi
Critical Access Hospitals · For-profit
Not rated
Frequently asked questions
What is Byrd Regional Hospital's rating?
Byrd Regional Hospital 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 Byrd Regional Hospital?
Patients treated and sent home from the emergency department spent a median of 121 minutes there, from arrival to departure. The Louisiana median is 135 minutes.
Does Byrd Regional Hospital have an emergency room?
Yes. CMS lists it as providing emergency services.
Where is Byrd Regional Hospital and how do I contact it?
Byrd Regional Hospital is at 1020 Fertitta Blvd, Leesville, LA 71446. Phone: (337) 239-9041.
About this data
Ratings and measures come from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. They're based on state inspections, patient surveys and facility reports, and they describe the past. Facilities change, so visit in person and confirm details directly. About our data · Spotted an error? Let us know.