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 Beacon Behavioral Hospital - Central
Bunkie, LA 71322
County: Avoyelles Directions Apple Maps Call (318) 346-3143
- 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
- 0.1mi Bunkie General Hospital Bunkie, LA · Emergency room · median ER visit 1 hr 28 min Call Bunkie General Hospital Directions to Bunkie General Hospital (Google Maps) Details for Bunkie General Hospital
- 15mi Avoyelles Hospital Marksville, LA · Emergency room · median ER visit 1 hr 19 min Call Avoyelles Hospital Directions to Avoyelles Hospital (Google Maps) Details for Avoyelles Hospital
- 19mi Mercy Regional Medical Center Ville Platte, LA · Emergency room · median ER visit 2 hr 24 min Call Mercy Regional Medical Center Directions to Mercy Regional Medical Center (Google Maps) Details for Mercy Regional Medical Center
Quick answers about Beacon Behavioral Hospital - Central
What is the phone number for Beacon Behavioral Hospital - Central?
The main phone number for Beacon Behavioral Hospital - Central is (318) 346-3143, from Medicare's hospital records.
Call (318) 346-3143What is the address of Beacon Behavioral Hospital - Central?
Beacon Behavioral Hospital - Central is at 323 Evergreen Street, Suite B, Bunkie, LA 71322.
Directions (opens Google Maps)Does Beacon Behavioral Hospital - Central have an emergency room?
No emergency room is listed for Beacon Behavioral Hospital - Central 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 Beacon Behavioral Hospital - Central. 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 Beacon Behavioral Hospital - Central. For a medical emergency, call 911.
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What insurance does Beacon Behavioral Hospital - Central accept?
Original Medicare: Medicare-certified, so it can bill Original Medicare (Medicare number 194112). 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 | 35 of 40 plans | NOT-APPLICABLE | Not-Applicable |
| UnitedHealthcare | 15 of 15 plans | – | Non-Preferred |
| Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana | 8 of 15 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 Beacon Behavioral Hospital - Central accept?
In the 2027 HealthCare.gov Marketplace plan data (insurer network files loaded November 4, 2026), Beacon Behavioral Hospital - Central is in network for 3 Marketplace insurers in Louisiana: Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana (35 of 40 plans), UnitedHealthcare (15 of 15 plans) and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana (8 of 15 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 Beacon Behavioral Hospital - Central take Medicare?
Beacon Behavioral Hospital - Central is a Medicare-certified hospital (CMS Certification Number 194112), 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 Beacon Behavioral Hospital - Central accept Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana?
Beacon Behavioral Hospital - Central is in network for 35 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.
Does Beacon Behavioral Hospital - Central accept UnitedHealthcare?
Beacon Behavioral Hospital - Central 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 Beacon Behavioral Hospital - Central accept Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana?
Beacon Behavioral Hospital - Central 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.
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 Beacon Behavioral Hospital - Central
Medicare-certified providers near this hospital, with their CMS ratings. A hospital discharge planner can make the referral.
Skilled nursing facilities nearby
- <0.1mi Bayou Vista Nursing and Rehab Center Bunkie, LA · 92 beds Medicare overall 2 of 5 stars · Short-stay quality 2 of 5
- 7.8mi Hessmer Nursing and Rehabilitation Center Hessmer, LA · 92 beds Medicare overall 4 of 5 stars · Short-stay quality 2 of 5
- 12mi Riviere De Soleil Community Care Center Mansura, LA · 130 beds Medicare overall 5 of 5 stars · Short-stay quality 2 of 5
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Dialysis centers nearby See more
- 5.6mi Fmcna - BunkieBunkie, LA
- 19mi Fmcna - Ville PlatteVille Platte, LA
- 20mi Fkc - Central LouisianaAlexandria, LA
Home health agencies nearby See more
- 5.6mi Bunkie HomecareBunkie, LA · 91% would recommend
- 5.6mi Stat Home Health InnovativeBunkie, LA Not rated
- 19mi Allegiance Home Health of East Central LouisianaVille Platte, LA · 89% would recommend
Hospice care providers nearby See more
- 11mi All Saints HospiceMansura, LA · 89% would recommend
Source: CMS Care Compare. Distances are approximate.
Psychiatric care quality
CMS Inpatient psychiatric care Quality Reporting Program, data through March 2025
Beacon Behavioral Hospital - Central reports inpatient psychiatric quality results to Medicare. Readmitted within 30 days: 22% here, against 19% 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 Beacon Behavioral Hospital - Central
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.
- 13mi Caring Choices of Marksville Central LA Human Service District · 694 Government Street, Marksville, LA 318-253-9638
- 13mi Caring Choices of Marksville Central LA Human Service District · 694 Government Street, Marksville, LA 318-253-9638
- 14mi Washington Street Hope Center Inc 118 South Washington Street, Marksville, LA 318-253-8705
- 19mi Ville Platte Behavioral Health 312 South Court Street, Ville Platte, LA 337-363-5525
- 19mi Ville Platte Behavioral Health 312 South Court Street, Ville Platte, LA 337-363-5525
- 26mi Beyond the Horizon Savoy Medical Center · 801 Poinciana Avenue, Mamou, LA 337-468-0500
- 27mi Kite Clinic Alex 2800 South Macarthur Drive, Alexandria, LA 337-579-5777
- 27mi Compass Behavioral Ctr of Alexandria 6410 Masonic Drve, Alexandria, LA 318-473-0035 x230
Source: SAMHSA, FindTreatment.gov. Call to confirm services, insurance and openings.
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 Beacon Behavioral Hospital - Central
Medicare enrollment and ownership records (PECOS)
Medicare lists the hospital's legal name as Springlake Behavioral Health Bunkie LLC, a for-profit organization, incorporated 2014.
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 Beacon Behavioral Hospital - Central
HRSA shortage designations and BLS pay data
Primary care: Avoyelles is a federally designated health professional shortage area. Highest shortage score 17.
Mental health: Avoyelles is a federally designated health professional shortage area. Highest shortage score 20.
Dental: Parts of Avoyelles are federally designated health professional shortage areas (1 designation). Highest shortage score 20.
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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