Acute care hospital in Houma, LA
Leonard J Chabert Medical Center
1978 Industrial Blvd, Houma, LA 70363 · (985) 873-2200
CMS overall hospital star rating
- Patient survey★★★★★4
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
Leonard J Chabert Medical Center at a glance
Leonard J Chabert Medical Center is a non-profit acute care hospital in Houma, Louisiana (Terrebonne County).
CMS gives it 3 out of 5 stars on its overall hospital star rating, close to the Louisiana average of 2.8.
74% of surveyed patients said they would definitely recommend the hospital (national average 71.2%).
Emergency patients sent home typically spent 126 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 2.
Facility details
- Type
- Acute care hospital
- Ownership
- Voluntary Non-Profit - Other
- Emergency services
- Yes
- County
- Terrebonne County
- CMS Certification Number
- 190183
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 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Readmissions | 0 | 6 | 1 |
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) | 4 / 5 | 3.7 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Better |
| Patients who rated the hospital 9 or 10 out of 10 (higher is better) | 73% | 75.9% | 71.7% | Average |
| Patients who would definitely recommend the hospital (higher is better) | 74% | 75.3% | 71.2% | Average |
| Nurse communication (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3.8 / 5 | 3.4 / 5 | Better |
| Doctor communication (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3.7 / 5 | 3.1 / 5 | Better |
| Communication about medicines (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3.1 / 5 | 2.7 / 5 | Better |
| Discharge information (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 3.4 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Better |
| Cleanliness (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | 3.4 / 5 | Better |
| Quietness at night (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 4.3 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Better |
| Completed patient surveys | 196 | 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) | 126 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 | 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) | 71% | 67.1% | 63.8% | Better |
| Healthcare workers given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 90% | 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) | 9.8% | 11.7% | 11.1% | Better |
Readmissions (30-day)
| Measure | This facility | Louisiana avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readmission rate after heart failure (lower is better) | 22.4% | 21.7% | 21.4% | Average |
| Readmission rate after pneumonia (lower is better) | 18.1% | 17.4% | 17.3% | Average |
| Readmission rate after COPD (lower is better) | 20.2% | 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) | 1.56 | 1.01 | 1.00 | Worse |
| Surgical site infections after colon surgery (lower is better) | 0.00 | 0.74 | 0.80 | Average |
| C. difficile intestinal infections (lower is better) | 0.00 | 0.36 | 0.36 | Better |
Other hospitals near Leonard J Chabert Medical Center
Physicians Medical Center
218 Corporate Drive, Houma, LA 70360 · 8 mi
Acute Care Hospitals · For-profit
Not ratedTerrebonne General Medical Center - Parish
8166 Main Street, Houma, LA 70360 · 8 mi
Acute Care Hospitals · Government
★★★★★4Above averageCompass Behavioral Center of Houma, LLC
4701 West Park Avenue, Houma, LA 70364 · 9 mi
Psychiatric · For-profit
Not ratedOchsner St Anne General Hospital
4608 Highway 1, Raceland, LA 70394 · 13.8 mi
Critical Access Hospitals · Non-profit
Not ratedThibodaux Regional Medical Center
602 N Acadia Road, Thibodaux, LA 70301 · 21 mi
Acute Care Hospitals · Non-profit
★★★★★3AverageLady of the Sea General Hospital
200 West 134th Place, Cut Off, LA 70345 · 27.8 mi
Critical Access Hospitals · Government
Not rated
Frequently asked questions
What is Leonard J Chabert Medical Center's rating?
Leonard J Chabert Medical Center 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 Leonard J Chabert Medical Center?
Patients treated and sent home from the emergency department spent a median of 126 minutes there, from arrival to departure. The Louisiana median is 135 minutes.
Does Leonard J Chabert Medical Center have an emergency room?
Yes. CMS lists it as providing emergency services.
Where is Leonard J Chabert Medical Center and how do I contact it?
Leonard J Chabert Medical Center is at 1978 Industrial Blvd, Houma, LA 70363. Phone: (985) 873-2200.
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.