Source: CMS Care Compare, July 2026 releaseER figures are medians, not live waitsAbout the data
Visiting Rapides Regional Medical Center
- Photo ID and your insurance, Medicare or Medicaid card
- A list of your medicines, doses and allergies
- Your doctor's name and phone number
- A phone charger
Official links: Website for Rapides Regional Medical Center (opens the hospital's site)
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Quick answers about Rapides Regional Medical Center
How long is the ER wait at Rapides Regional Medical Center?
CMS doesn't publish live wait times. Over the 12 months CMS reported, patients treated and sent home spent a median of 2 hr 17 min in the Rapides Regional Medical Center emergency room (the average across Louisiana hospitals is 2 hr 15 min). 0% of ER patients left before being seen. For tonight's wait, check the hospital's website (opens the hospital's own site) or call (318) 769-3000. In an emergency, call 911.
What is the phone number for Rapides Regional Medical Center?
The main phone number for Rapides Regional Medical Center is (318) 769-3000, from Medicare's hospital records.
Call (318) 769-3000What is the address of Rapides Regional Medical Center?
Rapides Regional Medical Center is at 211 4th St, Alexandria, LA 71301.
Directions (opens Google Maps)Does Rapides Regional Medical Center have an emergency room?
Yes. Rapides Regional Medical Center has an emergency department, according to Medicare data.
What is Rapides Regional Medical Center's Medicare star rating?
Rapides Regional Medical Center has an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Star ratings come from CMS quality and safety measures, not patient reviews.
Quality and performance
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services · data as of July 2026
Patients treated and sent home from the emergency department at Rapides Regional Medical Center spend a median of 2 hours 17 minutes there. That is about the same as the average across Louisiana hospitals (2 hours 15 minutes).
Source: CMS Hospital General Information and Timely & Effective Care. Wait times are a median over a past 12-month reporting period, not live data. Not affiliated with CMS or with Rapides Regional Medical Center. For a medical emergency, call 911.
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What patients say
CMS patient survey (HCAHPS) · 615 completed surveys · patients discharged Oct 2024 – Sep 2025
Patients gave Rapides Regional Medical Center a 2-star patient experience rating out of 5. 60% would definitely recommend it (U.S. average 71%). 61% rated it 9 or 10 out of 10.
The patient survey (HCAHPS) asks a random sample of adult patients about their recent hospital stay. CMS adjusts the results for the mix of patients and how the survey was done, so hospitals can be compared fairly. About the data.
Compare Rapides Regional Medical Center
Infections, complications and deaths
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services · compared with hospitals nationwide
Of the 6 hospital-acquired infections CMS could compare, Rapides Regional Medical Center was better than the national benchmark on 1 and worse on 1. Its rate of serious complications was same as national.
Hospital-acquired infections
Serious complications
Death rates within 30 days
| Patients treated for | This hospital | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Heart attack patients | 11.8% | 11.9% |
| Heart failure patients | 10.1% | 11.1% |
| Pneumonia patients | 14.8% | 15.2% |
| Stroke patients | 11.6% | 11.9% |
| COPD patients | 9.7% | 8.6% |
| Coronary bypass (CABG) surgery patients | 2.6% | 2.4% |
| Hospital-wide, all conditions | 4.2% | 3.9% |
Risk-adjusted rates. CMS has not published a statistical better/worse comparison for these death rates in the current release, so small differences from the U.S. rate may be chance.
Other complications
None of the other safety indicators CMS compares was statistically better or worse than national.
All 11 complication measures
| Measure | This hospital | U.S. | CMS comparison |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deaths among surgical patients with serious treatable complicationsper 1,000 patients | 178.01 | 173.3 | Same as national |
| Pressure ulcers (bed sores)per 1,000 patients | 0.28 | 0.63 | Same as national |
| Falls in the hospital that caused a broken boneper 1,000 patients | 0.25 | 0.27 | Same as national |
| Collapsed lung caused by a medical procedureper 1,000 patients | 0.3 | 0.21 | Same as national |
| Bleeding or blood clot under the skin after surgeryper 1,000 patients | 2.17 | 2.34 | Same as national |
| Kidney injury needing dialysis after surgeryper 1,000 patients | 1.51 | 1.67 | Same as national |
| Respiratory failure after surgeryper 1,000 patients | 12.53 | 9.42 | Same as national |
| Blood clots in the lungs or legs after surgeryper 1,000 patients | 3.1 | 3.52 | Same as national |
| Bloodstream infection (sepsis) after surgeryper 1,000 patients | 8.71 | 5.27 | Same as national |
| Surgical wound splitting openper 1,000 patients | 1.53 | 1.77 | Same as national |
| Accidental cuts or tears during abdominal surgeryper 1,000 patients | 0.98 | 1.06 | Same as national |
"Better" or "worse" means CMS found the difference from the national benchmark statistically significant; most hospitals are "no different". Infection results compare the infections a hospital reported with the number predicted for a hospital of its size and type (a ratio below 1 means fewer than predicted), for Oct 2024 – Sep 2025. Death and complication rates are risk-adjusted for how sick patients were. Each death rate counts deaths within 30 days of a hospital stay, pooled over one to three years of Medicare patients depending on the measure. About the data.
What insurance does Rapides Regional Medical Center accept?
Original Medicare: Medicare-certified, so it can bill Original Medicare (Medicare number 190026). Medicare Advantage plans have their own networks, which this section does not cover.
2027 Marketplace plans in Louisiana that list this hospital
| Insurer | Plans in network | Network | Network tier |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana | 8 of 15 plans | NOT-APPLICABLE | Not-Applicable |
| Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana | 7 of 40 plans | NOT-APPLICABLE | Not-Applicable |
2027 plan year, individual Marketplace (ACA) plans only.Health insurance in Louisiana
Adults in Louisiana qualify for Medicaid up to 133% of the poverty line. Ask the hospital which Louisiana Medicaid plans it takes.
What insurance does Rapides Regional Medical Center accept?
In the 2027 HealthCare.gov Marketplace plan data (insurer network files loaded November 4, 2026), Rapides Regional Medical Center is in network for 2 Marketplace insurers in Louisiana: Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana (8 of 15 plans) and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana (7 of 40 plans). This covers Marketplace (ACA) plans only, not Medicare Advantage, Medicaid or employer plans. Networks differ from plan to plan and can change, so confirm with the insurer before you get care.
Does Rapides Regional Medical Center take Medicare?
Rapides Regional Medical Center is a Medicare-certified hospital (CMS Certification Number 190026), according to CMS hospital data. Medicare Advantage plans have their own networks, which this page does not cover; check with your plan before you get care.
Does Rapides Regional Medical Center accept Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana?
Rapides Regional Medical Center is in network for 8 of 15 plans that Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana sells on the Louisiana Marketplace in 2027, according to Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana's network file loaded November 4, 2026. Not every Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana plan includes it. Networks differ from plan to plan and can change, so confirm with the insurer before you get care.
Does Rapides Regional Medical Center accept Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana?
Rapides Regional Medical Center is in network for 7 of 40 plans that Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana sells on the Louisiana Marketplace in 2027, according to Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana's network file loaded November 4, 2026. Not every Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana plan includes it. Networks differ from plan to plan and can change, so confirm with the insurer before you get care.
Source: the insurers' 2027 machine-readable provider files listed in the CMS Marketplace public use files, loaded November 4, 2026, matched to hospitals by NPI from CMS Hospital Enrollments. How we match networks to hospitals Networks change; confirm with your insurer before you go.
Readmissions and return visits
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services · Medicare patients · Jul 2023 – Jun 2025
On the 2 readmission and return-visit measures CMS could compare, Rapides Regional Medical Center was no different from the national rate or its expected level.
Back in the hospital within 30 days
| After a stay for | This hospital | U.S. | CMS comparison |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heart attack | 16% | 14.4% | Not compared |
| Heart failure | 24.5% | 21.3% | Not compared |
| Pneumonia | 19.9% | 17.3% | Not compared |
| COPD (chronic lung disease) | 19.1% | 20% | Not compared |
| Heart bypass surgery (CABG) | 12% | 11% | Not compared |
Return trips after a stay or procedure
Medicare's readmission program
Excess readmission ratio: this hospital's predicted readmissions divided by the number expected for a typical hospital with the same patients. Above 1.00 means more readmissions than expected. 2 of 5 conditions are above 1.00.
| Condition | Ratio | Patients | Readmissions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pneumonia | 1.134 | 444 | More than expected |
| Heart attack | 1.052 | 164 | More than expected |
| Heart failure | 0.997 | 411 | Fewer than expected |
| COPD | 0.946 | – | Fewer than expected |
| Heart bypass surgery | 0.904 | – | Fewer than expected |
Readmission rates count Medicare patients who were admitted to any acute-care hospital within 30 days of leaving this one, adjusted for how sick they were. "Better" or "worse" means CMS found the difference from the national rate statistically significant; most hospitals are "no different". Return-day and outpatient-surgery measures compare the hospital with what CMS expected for its own patients. The Readmissions Reduction Program ratios are shown as CMS publishes them; whether a hospital's payments are reduced depends on how its ratios compare with similar hospitals, so a ratio above 1.00 alone doesn't mean a penalty. About the data.
Timely and effective care
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services · all patients unless noted · Oct 2024 – Sep 2025
Rapides Regional Medical Center's emergency department is classed by CMS as very high volume.
| Measure | This hospital | U.S.* |
|---|---|---|
| Sepsis: got all recommended early treatmentPatients with severe sepsis or septic shock who received every step of the recommended early care bundle. Higher is better. 151 patients. | 64% | 65% |
| Septic shock: full treatment within 3 hoursHigher is better. 49 patients. | 47% | 73% |
| Stroke: brain scan read within 45 minutes of ER arrivalPatients arriving with stroke symptoms whose head CT or MRI was interpreted within 45 minutes. Higher is better. 20 patients. | 95% | 69% |
| Typical time in the ER before going homeMedian minutes from arrival to leaving, for ER patients sent home (not counting mental health patients or transfers). Lower is better. 407 patients. | 137 min | 162 min |
| Typical ER time for mental health patients sent homeMedian minutes from arrival to leaving. Lower is better. 19 patients. | 257 min | 257 min |
| Patients who left the ER before being seenLower is better. 60,272 patients. | 0% | 2% |
| Health care workers vaccinated against fluHigher is better. 1,972 patients. | 52% | 78% |
| Discharged on two opioids, or an opioid and a benzodiazepinePatients sent home with prescriptions that raise the risk of overdose when combined. Lower is better. 4,856 patients. | 16% | 15% |
| Colonoscopy: right follow-up interval for average-risk patientsHigher is better. 102 patients. | 95% | 93% |
| Blood clot prevention givenHigher is better. 6,412 patients. | 75% | 90%* |
| Blood clot prevention given in intensive careHigher is better. 2,067 patients. | 97% | 97%* |
| Stroke: clot prevention started by day 2Higher is better. 243 patients. | 97% | 94%* |
CMS publishes these process-of-care measures without a better/worse verdict, so the U.S. figure is shown for context; small differences, or results based on few patients, may not mean much. *Median of all hospitals CMS reports, where CMS publishes no national figure. About the data.
Maternity care
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services · reported by the hospital · Jan 2024 – Dec 2024
Maternity measures are reported by hospitals that deliver babies. The U.S. figure is the median of the hospitals CMS reports, not a CMS verdict. About the data.
Medicare spending and payment programs
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Value-based purchasing scores by area
| Area | Score (out of 100) |
|---|---|
| Clinical outcomesDeath rates and complications | 34 |
| Patient experiencePatient survey results | 20 |
| SafetyHospital-acquired infections | 20 |
| Efficiency and costMedicare spending per patient | 0 |
The Hospital-Acquired Condition Reduction Program cuts Medicare payments by 1% for the quarter of hospitals with the worst scores. The Hospital Value-Based Purchasing Program withholds a small share of every hospital's Medicare payments and pays it back according to the total performance score. A spending ratio of 1.00 equals the national median; spending reflects prices, the services patients received and care after discharge, not quality. Some hospitals, such as critical access, children's and cancer hospitals, are not part of these programs. About the data.
Care after a stay at Rapides Regional Medical Center
Medicare-certified providers near this hospital, with their CMS ratings. A hospital discharge planner can make the referral.
Skilled nursing facilities nearby
- 0.4mi Matthews Memorial Health Care Center Alexandria, LA · 124 beds Medicare overall 1 of 5 stars · Short-stay quality 1 of 5
- 2.3mi Legacy Nursing at St. Christina Pineville, LA · 140 beds Medicare overall 1 of 5 stars · Short-stay quality 1 of 5
- 2.5mi Lexington House Alexandria, LA · 130 beds Medicare overall 2 of 5 stars · Short-stay quality 1 of 5
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Home health agencies nearby See more
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- 3.0mi Lagniappe Homecare AlexandriaAlexandria, LA · 90% would recommend
Hospice care providers nearby See more
- 3.0mi Harbor Hospice of AlexandriaAlexandria, LA · 84% would recommend Not rated
- 3.0mi Still Waters HospiceAlexandria, LA Not rated
- 6.2mi Compassionate Care HospiceAlexandria, LA · 91% would recommend
Source: CMS Care Compare. Distances are approximate.
Doctors at Rapides Regional Medical Center
200 Medicare-enrolled doctors and other clinicians list this hospital as an affiliation, across 28 specialties.
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Medicare-enrolled specialists with a practice in Alexandria, with addresses, phone numbers and the hospitals they work with.
Federal rules require hospitals to publish their prices, including the rates they've negotiated with each insurer and their cash prices. Rapides Regional Medical Center lists them here:
From the hospital's price transparency file (rapidesregional.com/cms-hpt.txt), checked Oct 31, 2026. For an estimate of what you'll pay, ask the hospital or your insurer; Medicare's averages are on our procedure cost pages.
What Medicare paid at Rapides Regional Medical Center
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services · original Medicare patients · 2024
Average hospital charges and actual payments for the procedures Medicare patients most often had here, compared with the average for Louisiana.
Hospital stays
| Stay | Stays | Avg billed | Avg payment (Medicare + patient) | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Septicemia or severe sepsis without ventilator >96 hours with major complicationsDRG 871 | 453 | $131,175 | $13,570 | −6% |
| Heart failure and shock with major complicationsDRG 291 | 112 | $70,389 | $9,162 | −6% |
| Renal failure with major complicationsDRG 682 | 76 | $89,654 | $9,575 | −11% |
| Infectious and parasitic diseases with operating room procedures with major complicationsDRG 853 | 74 | $452,931 | $34,127 | −7% |
| Intracranial hemorrhage or cerebral infarction with major complicationsDRG 064 | 69 | $120,853 | $13,581 | −16% |
| Transient ischemia without thrombolyticDRG 069 | 57 | $62,245 | $6,058 | +1% |
| Acute myocardial infarction, discharged alive with major complicationsDRG 280 | 57 | $82,614 | $10,862 | −9% |
| Simple pneumonia and pleurisy with major complicationsDRG 193 | 56 | $89,432 | $9,133 | −6% |
Outpatient services
| Service | Services | Avg billed | Avg allowed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level 1 Endovascular ProceduresAPC 5191 | 264 | $47,003 | $2,811 |
| Comprehensive Observation ServicesAPC 8011 | 144 | $28,603 | $2,333 |
| Level 3 Endovascular ProceduresAPC 5193 | 92 | $100,926 | $9,433 |
| Level 2 Excision/Biopsy/Incision and DrainageAPC 5072 | 84 | $17,846 | $1,390 |
| Level 3 Vascular ProceduresAPC 5183 | 63 | $22,797 | $2,725 |
Charges are the hospital's list prices; payments are what Medicare, the patient and any other insurer actually paid (for outpatient services, Medicare's allowed amount). Private insurance prices differ. "vs state" compares this hospital's average payment with the state average for the same stay. All procedure costs.
Size and finances
Medicare cost report · fiscal year ending Dec 2024
As reported by the hospital to CMS; not audited. Operating margin is income from patient care divided by net patient revenue and leaves out investment income and donations. Compare Louisiana hospital finances.
Who owns Rapides Regional Medical Center
Medicare enrollment and ownership records (PECOS)
Medicare lists the hospital's legal name as Rapides Healthcare System LLC, a for-profit organization, incorporated 1998.
386 doctors and other clinicians list Rapides Regional Medical Center as a hospital affiliation in Medicare's clinician directory.
Organizations with 5% or more ownership (directly or through other companies), partnership interests or operational control, as the hospital reported them to Medicare. Records can lag behind recent sales. Individuals are not listed. Who owns America's hospitals.
The area around Rapides Regional Medical Center
HRSA shortage designations and BLS pay data
Primary care: Parts of Rapides are federally designated health professional shortage areas (1 designation). Highest shortage score 16.
Mental health: Parts of Rapides are federally designated health professional shortage areas (1 designation). Highest shortage score 19.
Dental: Parts of Rapides are federally designated health professional shortage areas (1 designation). Highest shortage score 14.
Nurse pay: registered nurses in Louisiana earn a median $80,230 a year. Healthcare salaries in Louisiana.
Shortage areas are designated by the Health Resources and Services Administration where there are too few primary care, mental health or dental providers for the population; scores run from 0 to 25 for primary and mental health care and 0 to 26 for dental care, higher meaning greater need. Louisiana shortage areas
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