Top 5 hospitals in Louisiana by CMS stars
| # | Hospital | City | CMS stars |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CHRISTUS Coushatta Health Care Center | Coushatta | |
| 2 | Natchitoches Regional Medical Center | Natchitoches | |
| 3 | Ochsner Foundation Hospital | New Orleans | |
| 4 | Ochsner Medical Center-Baton Rouge | Baton Rouge | |
| 5 | Ochsner Medical Center-Kenner | Kenner |
How Louisiana hospitals are rated
Number of rated hospitals at each star level. Pick a level to filter the list below.
All 59 rated hospitals in Louisiana
Sorted from the highest CMS overall rating to the lowest. 114 other Louisiana hospitals in our directory have no CMS rating, usually because they report too few measures.
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Latest national report: 79% of Utah's rated hospitals have 4 or 5 CMS stars; 14% of Mississippi's do (Nov 13, 2026)
How Louisiana compares with its neighbors
| Rank | State | Avg stars | Rated 4–5 ★ | 5 ★ / 1 ★ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #14 | Texas | 3.38 | 48% | 29 / 7 |
| #43 | Arkansas | 2.86 | 26% | 3 / 3 |
| #44 | Louisiana | 2.81 | 22% | 0 / 3 |
| #50 | Mississippi | 2.31 | 14% | 1 / 12 |
Questions about Louisiana hospital ratings
What are the best-rated hospitals in Louisiana?
No Louisiana hospital has a 5-star rating in the October 2026 CMS data. 13 are rated 4 stars, including CHRISTUS Coushatta Health Care Center (Coushatta), Natchitoches Regional Medical Center (Natchitoches), Ochsner Foundation Hospital (New Orleans), Ochsner Medical Center-Baton Rouge (Baton Rouge), Ochsner Medical Center-Kenner (Kenner).
How does Louisiana rank for hospital quality?
Louisiana ranks #44 of 50 states. Its 59 rated hospitals average 2.81 stars, against a U.S. average of 3.21. 22% are rated 4 or 5 stars and 36% are rated 1 or 2 stars.
How many Louisiana hospitals have a 1-star rating?
3 of 59 rated Louisiana hospitals have the lowest 1-star rating, and 18 have 2 stars.
Why isn't my hospital on this list?
Only hospitals with a CMS overall star rating are listed. 114 other Louisiana hospitals in our directory have no rating, usually because they report too few measures. That is common for small rural, critical access and specialty hospitals. Every hospital still has its own page in the Louisiana hospital directory.
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Source: CMS Care Compare, Hospital General Information, published October 2026. Each facility is counted once by its CMS Certification Number. Updated automatically when CMS publishes new data.
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