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 Eastern La Mental Health System
Jackson, LA 70748
County: East Feliciana Directions Apple Maps Call (225) 634-0100
- 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
- 11mi West Feliciana Parish Hospital CAH St Francisville, LA · Emergency room · median ER visit 1 hr 34 min Call West Feliciana Parish Hospital CAH Directions to West Feliciana Parish Hospital CAH (Google Maps) Details for West Feliciana Parish Hospital CAH
- 13mi Lane Regional Medical Center Zachary, LA · Emergency room · median ER visit 3 hr 4 min Call Lane Regional Medical Center Directions to Lane Regional Medical Center (Google Maps) Details for Lane Regional Medical Center
- 18mi Pointe Coupee General Hospital New Roads, LA · Emergency room · median ER visit 2 hr 2 min Call Pointe Coupee General Hospital Directions to Pointe Coupee General Hospital (Google Maps) Details for Pointe Coupee General Hospital
Quick answers about Eastern La Mental Health System
What is the phone number for Eastern La Mental Health System?
The main phone number for Eastern La Mental Health System is (225) 634-0100, from Medicare's hospital records.
Call (225) 634-0100What is the address of Eastern La Mental Health System?
Eastern La Mental Health System is at 4502 Highway 951, Jackson, LA 70748.
Directions (opens Google Maps)Does Eastern La Mental Health System have an emergency room?
No emergency room is listed for Eastern La Mental Health System 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 Eastern La Mental Health System. 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 Eastern La Mental Health System. For a medical emergency, call 911.
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What insurance does Eastern La Mental Health System accept?
Original Medicare: Medicare-certified, so it can bill Original Medicare (Medicare number 194008). 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 |
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 Eastern La Mental Health System accept?
In the 2027 HealthCare.gov Marketplace plan data (insurer network files loaded November 4, 2026), Eastern La Mental Health System is in network for 1 Marketplace insurer in Louisiana: 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 Eastern La Mental Health System take Medicare?
Eastern La Mental Health System is a Medicare-certified hospital (CMS Certification Number 194008), 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 Eastern La Mental Health System accept Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana?
Eastern La Mental Health System 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 Eastern La Mental Health System
Medicare-certified providers near this hospital, with their CMS ratings. A hospital discharge planner can make the referral.
Skilled nursing facilities nearby
- 3.7mi Louisiana War Veterans Home Jackson, LA · 10 beds Medicare overall 5 of 5 stars
- 3.7mi Villa Feliciana Chronic Disease Jackson, LA · 299 beds Medicare overall 1 of 5 stars Abuse citation (CMS)
- 7.7mi Grace Nursing Home Slaughter, LA · 128 beds Medicare overall 2 of 5 stars · Short-stay quality 3 of 5
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Dialysis centers nearby See more
- 0.9mi Fmcna - Felicianas Dialysis CtrJackson, LA
- 12mi Fmcna - Zachary CrossroadZachary, LA
- 17mi Fmcna - BakerBaker, LA
Home health agencies nearby See more
- 12mi Pinnacle Home Health of ZacharyZachary, LA · 88% would recommend
- 12mi Lane Home Health an Affiliate of Lane Reg MedicalZachary, LA · 85% would recommend
- 12mi Feliciana Home HealthZachary, LA · 82% would recommend
Hospice care providers nearby See more
- 19mi Pointe Coupee HospiceNew Roads, LA · 89% would recommend Not rated
Source: CMS Care Compare. Distances are approximate.
Psychiatric care quality
CMS Inpatient psychiatric care Quality Reporting Program, data through March 2025
Eastern La Mental Health System reports inpatient psychiatric quality results to Medicare. Readmitted within 30 days: 17% 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 Eastern La Mental Health System
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.
- 7.0mi Woodlake Addiction Recovery Center Ethel · 3015 Highway 956, Ethel, LA 225-683-4144
- 7.0mi Woodlake Addiction Recovery Center Ethel · 3015 Highway 956, Ethel, LA 225-683-4144
- 10mi Positive Direction Recovery Resources 349 U.S. Highway 61, Jackson, LA 225-513-1500
- 11mi Capital Area Human Services West Feliciana Behavioral Health · 5266 Commerce Street, Saint Francisville, LA 225-907-2218
- 18mi Capital Area Human Services Pointe Coupee Behavioral Health · 282A Hospital Road, New Roads, LA 225-907-2218
- 19mi Pointe Coupee Human Services Ctr 282 Hospital Road, New Roads, LA 225-638-7663 x4914
- 21mi Capital Area Human Services North Baton Rouge Behavioral Health · 7855 Howell Boulevard, Baton Rouge, LA 225-359-9315
- 21mi Oceans Behavioral Hospital Baton Rouge · 7855 Howell Boulevard, Baton Rouge, LA 225-465-8104 x3348
Source: SAMHSA, FindTreatment.gov. Call to confirm services, insurance and openings.
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 Eastern La Mental Health System
Medicare enrollment and ownership records (PECOS)
Medicare lists the hospital's legal name as East Louisiana State Hospital, a non-profit organization.
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 Eastern La Mental Health System
HRSA shortage designations and BLS pay data
Primary care: East Feliciana is a federally designated health professional shortage area. Highest shortage score 17.
Mental health: East Feliciana is a federally designated health professional shortage area. Highest shortage score 18.
Dental: Parts of East Feliciana are federally designated health professional shortage areas (1 designation). Highest shortage score 10.
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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