CMS's overall star rating covers general acute care and critical access hospitals; psychiatric hospitals are not rated.
Source: CMS Care Compare, October 2026 releaseER figures are medians, not live waitsAbout the data
Visiting Red River Behavioral Center
Bossier City, LA 71111
County: Bossier Directions Apple Maps Call (318) 549-2033
- 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
Nearest emergency rooms
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Quick answers about Red River Behavioral Center
What is the phone number for Red River Behavioral Center?
The main phone number for Red River Behavioral Center is (318) 549-2033, from Medicare's hospital records.
Call (318) 549-2033What is the address of Red River Behavioral Center?
Red River Behavioral Center is at 2800 Melrose Avenue, Bossier City, LA 71111.
Directions (opens Google Maps)Does Red River Behavioral Center have an emergency room?
No emergency room is listed for Red River Behavioral Center in Medicare data. For an emergency, call 911 or go to the nearest ER.
Quality and performance
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services · data as of October 2026
CMS has not reported an emergency department wait time for Red River Behavioral Center. That usually means too few cases to report, or no emergency department.
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 Red River Behavioral Center. For a medical emergency, call 911.
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What insurance does Red River Behavioral Center accept?
Original Medicare: Medicare-certified, so it can bill Original Medicare (Medicare number 194079). 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| UnitedHealthcare | 15 of 15 plans | – | Non-Preferred |
| 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
Plans that include this hospital: Blue Max 70/50 with, Blue Max 80/60 with, Blue Max Copay 50/50 Standardized HSA Eligible, Blue Max Copay 50/50 with, Blue Max Copay 60/40 Standardized, Blue Max Copay 75/55 Standardized Compare plans
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 Red River Behavioral Center accept?
In the 2027 HealthCare.gov Marketplace plan data (insurer network files loaded November 4, 2026), Red River Behavioral Center is in network for 3 Marketplace insurers in Louisiana: UnitedHealthcare (15 of 15 plans), 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 Red River Behavioral Center take Medicare?
Red River Behavioral Center is a Medicare-certified hospital (CMS Certification Number 194079), 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 Red River Behavioral Center accept UnitedHealthcare?
Red River Behavioral Center is in network for 15 of 15 plans that UnitedHealthcare sells on the Louisiana Marketplace in 2027, according to UnitedHealthcare's network file loaded November 4, 2026. Networks differ from plan to plan and can change, so confirm with the insurer before you get care.
Does Red River Behavioral Center accept Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana?
Red River Behavioral 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 Red River Behavioral Center accept Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana?
Red River Behavioral 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.
Care after a stay at Red River Behavioral Center
Medicare-certified providers near this hospital, with their CMS ratings. A hospital discharge planner can make the referral.
Skilled nursing facilities nearby
- 0.3mi Heritage Manor Health & Rehab Bossier City, LA · 64 beds Medicare overall 1 of 5 stars · Short-stay quality 1 of 5
- 0.9mi Pilgrim Manor Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Bossier City, LA · 155 beds Medicare overall 1 of 5 stars · Short-stay quality 2 of 5
- 2.4mi Adira Medical Resort Bossier City, LA · 77 beds Medicare overall 1 of 5 stars · Short-stay quality 1 of 5
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Dialysis centers nearby See more
- 2.0mi Fmcna - Bossier Regional Dx CtrBossier City, LA
- 2.0mi Fmcna - North BossierBossier City, LA
- 3.8mi Willis Knighton Med Ctr-DialysisShreveport, LA
Home health agencies nearby See more
- 2.0mi Elara CaringBossier City, LA · 85% would recommend
- 2.0mi Vitalcaring GroupBossier City, LA · 85% would recommend
- 5.4mi Hme Hlth Dept Willis KnightonShreveport, LA · 85% would recommend
Hospice care providers nearby See more
- 2.0mi GentivaBossier City, LA · 85% would recommend
- 3.8mi Allegiance HealthcareShreveport, LA Not rated
- 6.3mi Lifepath Hospice Care ServicesShreveport, LA · 93% would recommend
Source: CMS Care Compare. Distances are approximate.
Psychiatric care quality
CMS Inpatient psychiatric care Quality Reporting Program, data through March 2025
Red River Behavioral Center reports inpatient psychiatric quality results to Medicare. Follow-up within 7 days: 21% here, against 37% nationally. Where CMS compares facilities statistically, this one is no different from the national rate.
After discharge
During the stay
Source: CMS Inpatient psychiatric care Quality Reporting Program (Provider Data Catalog). Better/worse labels appear only where CMS itself compared the facility with the national rate; other figures are shown next to the national figure for context. If you or someone you know is in crisis, call or text 988 (Suicide and Crisis Lifeline) or call 911.
Treatment programs near Red River Behavioral Center
Mental health and substance use programs within 30 miles, for care before or after a hospital stay. In a crisis, call or text 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline) or call 911.
- 1.0mi Active Recovery Bossier City · 1505 Doctors Drive, Bossier City, LA 318-584-7133
- 1.3mi AppleGate Recovery Bossier City · 1605 Benton Road, Bossier City, LA 318-716-3814
- 1.3mi AppleGate Recovery Bossier City · 1605 Benton Road, Bossier City, LA 318-716-3814
- 2.7mi Synergy International Healthcare Servs 5400 East Texas Street, Bossier City, LA 318-675-1313
- 3.0mi Cada Bossier Treatment Center · 1525 Fullilove Drive, Bossier City, LA 318-222-8511
- 3.3mi Overton Brook VAMC Substance Use Disorder Services · 510 East Stoner Avenue, Shreveport, LA 318-221-8411 x5441
- 3.3mi Overton Brook VAMC Substance Use Disorder Services · 510 East Stoner Avenue, Shreveport, LA 318-221-8411 x5441
- 3.5mi Shreveport Behavioral Health Clinic 1310 North Hearne Avenue, Shreveport, LA 318-676-5111
Source: SAMHSA, FindTreatment.gov. Call to confirm services, insurance and openings.
Find doctors in Bossier City
Medicare-enrolled specialists with a practice in Bossier City, with addresses, phone numbers and the hospitals they work with.
Size and finances
Medicare cost report · fiscal year ending Jun 2025
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 Red River Behavioral Center
Medicare enrollment and ownership records (PECOS)
Medicare lists the hospital's legal name as Red River Behavioral Center LLC, a for-profit organization, incorporated 2004.
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 Red River Behavioral Center
HRSA shortage designations and BLS pay data
Primary care: Parts of Bossier are federally designated health professional shortage areas (1 designation). Highest shortage score 18.
Mental health: Parts of Bossier are federally designated health professional shortage areas (1 designation). Highest shortage score 19.
Dental: Parts of Bossier are federally designated health professional shortage areas (1 designation). Highest shortage score 17.
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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