Acute care hospital in Covington, LA
Avala
67252 Industry Lane, Covington, LA 70433 · (985) 809-9888
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
Avala at a glance
Avala is a for-profit acute care hospital in Covington, Louisiana (St. Tammany County).
CMS has not published a overall hospital star rating for this hospital, usually because it has too little recent data.
89% of surveyed patients said they would definitely recommend the hospital (national average 71.2%).
It does not provide emergency services.
Facility details
- Type
- Acute care hospital
- Ownership
- Physician
- Emergency services
- No
- County
- St. Tammany County
- CMS Certification Number
- 190267
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 | 1 | 0 |
| Safety of care | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Readmissions | 0 | 3 | 0 |
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) | 89% | 75.9% | 71.7% | Better |
| Patients who would definitely recommend the hospital (higher is better) | 89% | 75.3% | 71.2% | Better |
| Nurse communication (higher is better) | 5 / 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) | 5 / 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) | 5 / 5 | 4.3 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Better |
| Completed patient surveys | 354 | 388 | 611 |
Timely care
| Measure | This facility | Louisiana avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Healthcare workers given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 40% | 62.8% | 74.5% | Worse |
Readmissions (30-day)
| Measure | This facility | Louisiana avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readmission rate after hip/knee replacement (lower is better) | 6.1% | 5.9% | 5.8% | Average |
Safety & infections
| Measure | This facility | Louisiana avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Complication rate for hip/knee replacement (lower is better) | 3.8% | 4.3% | 4.2% | Better |
| Serious complications (patient safety composite) (lower is better) | 0.91 | 1.01 | 1.00 | Average |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Avala's rating?
CMS has not published a star rating for Avala. This usually means there is not enough recent data.
Does Avala have an emergency room?
No. CMS lists it as not providing emergency services.
Where is Avala and how do I contact it?
Avala is at 67252 Industry Lane, Covington, LA 70433. Phone: (985) 809-9888.
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.