CMS's overall star rating covers general acute care and critical access hospitals; psychiatric hospitals are not rated.
Source: CMS Care Compare, July 2026 releaseER figures are medians, not live waitsAbout the data
Visiting Oceans Behavioral Hospital of Kentwood
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Quick answers about Oceans Behavioral Hospital of Kentwood
What is the phone number for Oceans Behavioral Hospital of Kentwood?
The main phone number for Oceans Behavioral Hospital of Kentwood is (985) 229-0717, from Medicare's hospital records.
Call (985) 229-0717What is the address of Oceans Behavioral Hospital of Kentwood?
Oceans Behavioral Hospital of Kentwood is at 921 Avenue G, Kentwood, LA 70444.
Directions (opens Google Maps)Does Oceans Behavioral Hospital of Kentwood have an emergency room?
No emergency room is listed for Oceans Behavioral Hospital of Kentwood 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 July 2026
CMS has not reported an emergency department wait time for Oceans Behavioral Hospital of Kentwood. 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 Oceans Behavioral Hospital of Kentwood. For a medical emergency, call 911.
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What insurance does Oceans Behavioral Hospital of Kentwood accept?
Original Medicare: Medicare-certified, so it can bill Original Medicare (Medicare number 194091). 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 | 30 of 40 plans | NOT-APPLICABLE | Not-Applicable |
| Ambetter | 19 of 19 plans | – | Preferred |
| 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 Oceans Behavioral Hospital of Kentwood accept?
In the 2027 HealthCare.gov Marketplace plan data (insurer network files loaded November 4, 2026), Oceans Behavioral Hospital of Kentwood is in network for 4 Marketplace insurers in Louisiana: Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana (30 of 40 plans), Ambetter (19 of 19 plans), UnitedHealthcare (15 of 15 plans) and 1 other insurer. 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 Oceans Behavioral Hospital of Kentwood take Medicare?
Oceans Behavioral Hospital of Kentwood is a Medicare-certified hospital (CMS Certification Number 194091), 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 Oceans Behavioral Hospital of Kentwood accept Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana?
Oceans Behavioral Hospital of Kentwood is in network for 30 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 Oceans Behavioral Hospital of Kentwood accept Ambetter?
Oceans Behavioral Hospital of Kentwood is in network for 19 of 19 plans that Ambetter sells on the Louisiana Marketplace in 2027, according to Ambetter'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 Oceans Behavioral Hospital of Kentwood accept UnitedHealthcare?
Oceans Behavioral Hospital of Kentwood 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.
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 Oceans Behavioral Hospital of Kentwood
Medicare-certified providers near this hospital, with their CMS ratings. A hospital discharge planner can make the referral.
Skilled nursing facilities nearby
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- 22mi Courtyard Health and Rehabilitation McComb, MS · 145 beds Medicare overall 1 of 5 stars · Short-stay quality 1 of 5 Abuse citation (CMS) SFF candidate
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Dialysis centers nearby See more
- 3.7mi Fmcna - KentwoodKentwood, LA
- 14mi Fmcna - AmiteAmite, LA
- 19mi FKC East McCombMcComb, MS
Home health agencies nearby See more
- 19mi St Luke Home Health ServicesMcComb, MS · 84% would recommend
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Hospice care providers nearby See more
- 19mi Hospice Compassus- MississippiMc Comb, MS · 88% would recommend
- 19mi Enhabit Hospice of Southwest MississippiMcComb, MS Not rated
Source: CMS Care Compare. Distances are approximate.
Psychiatric care quality
CMS Inpatient psychiatric care Quality Reporting Program, data through March 2025
Oceans Behavioral Hospital of Kentwood reports inpatient psychiatric quality results to Medicare. Follow-up within 7 days: 27% 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 Oceans Behavioral Hospital of Kentwood
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.
- 22mi PBMHR Region XII New Directions PSR · 304 Kendall Street, McComb, MS 769-217-2840
- 22mi PBMHR Region XII Pike County MH Center · 1701 White Street, McComb, MS 769-217-2810
- 22mi PBMHR Region XII Pike County MH Center · 1701 White Street, McComb, MS 769-217-2810
- 22mi PBMHR Region XII Amite MHC · 315 Main Street, Liberty, MS 769-667-0510
- 22mi PBMHR Region XII Amite MHC · 315 Main Street, Liberty, MS 769-667-0510
- 22mi PBMHR Region XII Amite PSR · 165 East Main Street, Liberty, MS 769-667-0510
- 24mi PBMHR Region XII Summit SUD Services · 301 Robb Street, Summit, MS 601-276-3040
- 24mi PBMHR Region XII Summit SUD Services · 301 Robb Street, Summit, MS 601-276-3040
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 Oceans Behavioral Hospital of Kentwood
Medicare enrollment and ownership records (PECOS)
Medicare lists the hospital's legal name as Oceans Behavioral Hospital of Kentwood LLC, a for-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 Oceans Behavioral Hospital of Kentwood
HRSA shortage designations and BLS pay data
Primary care: Parts of Tangipahoa are federally designated health professional shortage areas (1 designation). Highest shortage score 11.
Mental health: Tangipahoa is a federally designated health professional shortage area. Highest shortage score 18.
Dental: Parts of Tangipahoa are federally designated health professional shortage areas (1 designation). Highest shortage score 16.
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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