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 Lake Charles
Lake Charles, LA 70605
County: Calcasieu Directions Apple Maps Call (337) 474-7581
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Nearest emergency rooms
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Quick answers about Oceans Behavioral Hospital of Lake Charles
What is the phone number for Oceans Behavioral Hospital of Lake Charles?
The main phone number for Oceans Behavioral Hospital of Lake Charles is (337) 474-7581, from Medicare's hospital records.
Call (337) 474-7581What is the address of Oceans Behavioral Hospital of Lake Charles?
Oceans Behavioral Hospital of Lake Charles is at 302 W McNeese St, Lake Charles, LA 70605.
Directions (opens Google Maps)Does Oceans Behavioral Hospital of Lake Charles have an emergency room?
No emergency room is listed for Oceans Behavioral Hospital of Lake Charles 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 Lake Charles. 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 Lake Charles. For a medical emergency, call 911.
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What insurance does Oceans Behavioral Hospital of Lake Charles accept?
Original Medicare: Medicare-certified, so it can bill Original Medicare (Medicare number 194090). 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ambetter | 19 of 19 plans | – | Preferred |
| Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana | 16 of 40 plans | NOT-APPLICABLE | Not-Applicable |
| CHRISTUS Health Plan | 15 of 15 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 Lake Charles accept?
In the 2027 HealthCare.gov Marketplace plan data (insurer network files loaded November 4, 2026), Oceans Behavioral Hospital of Lake Charles is in network for 5 Marketplace insurers in Louisiana: Ambetter (19 of 19 plans), Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana (16 of 40 plans), CHRISTUS Health Plan (15 of 15 plans) and 2 other insurers. 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 Lake Charles take Medicare?
Oceans Behavioral Hospital of Lake Charles is a Medicare-certified hospital (CMS Certification Number 194090), 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 Lake Charles accept Ambetter?
Oceans Behavioral Hospital of Lake Charles 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 Lake Charles accept Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana?
Oceans Behavioral Hospital of Lake Charles is in network for 16 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 Lake Charles accept CHRISTUS Health Plan?
Oceans Behavioral Hospital of Lake Charles is in network for 15 of 15 plans that CHRISTUS Health Plan sells on the Louisiana Marketplace in 2027, according to CHRISTUS Health Plan'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 Lake Charles
Medicare-certified providers near this hospital, with their CMS ratings. A hospital discharge planner can make the referral.
Skilled nursing facilities nearby
- 0.8mi Resthaven Nursing & Rehab Center Lake Charles, LA · 162 beds Medicare overall 1 of 5 stars · Short-stay quality 4 of 5
- 1.2mi The Gardens and Guardian Lake Charles, LA · 60 beds Medicare overall 5 of 5 stars · Short-stay quality 4 of 5
- 1.3mi Grand Cove Nursing & Rehabilitation Center Lake Charles, LA · 109 beds Medicare overall 2 of 5 stars · Short-stay quality 1 of 5
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Dialysis centers nearby See more
- 3.5mi Fkc - Lake Charles HomeLake Charles, LA
- 3.5mi DaVita Lake Charles Southwest DialysisLake Charles, LA
- 3.5mi Fmcna - Central Lake Charles DxLake Charles, LA
Home health agencies nearby See more
- 3.5mi CHRISTUS Homecare St PatrickLake Charles, LA · 85% would recommend
- 3.5mi HH Agency of Lake Charles MemoLake Charles, LA · 88% would recommend
- 3.5mi Home Health Care 2000-Lake CharlesLake Charles, LA · 76% would recommend
Hospice care providers nearby See more
- 3.5mi Heart of HospiceLake Charles, LA · 88% would recommend
- 3.5mi St Joseph Hospice of Southwest LouisianaLake Charles, LA · 87% would recommend Not rated
- 4.4mi Harbor Hospice of Lake CharlesLake Charles, LA · 86% would recommend
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 Lake Charles 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 Oceans Behavioral Hospital of Lake Charles
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.
- 0.2mi BHG Lake Charles Treatment Center 115 West McNeese Street, Lake Charles, LA 337-433-8281 x12741
- 0.3mi Resource Management Services 184 Williamsburg Street, Lake Charles, LA 337-437-4014
- 0.9mi Imperial Calcasieu Human Services Authority Lake Charles · 4105 Kirkman Street, Lake Charles, LA 337-475-8022
- 0.9mi Imperial Calcasieu Human Services Authority Lake Charles · 4105 Kirkman Street, Lake Charles, LA 337-475-8022
- 2.3mi Rehab Services of SW LA Lake Charles · 751 Bayou Pines East Drive, Lake Charles, LA 337-433-3292
- 2.3mi Lake Detox Lake Charles · 2800 1st Avenue, Lake Charles, LA 866-767-7019
- 2.4mi Family and Youth Csl Agency 220 Louie Street, Lake Charles, LA 337-436-9533
- 4.9mi Odyssey House Lake Charles Residential · 4012 Avenue H, Lake Charles, LA 337-433-3786 x7105
Source: SAMHSA, FindTreatment.gov. Call to confirm services, insurance and openings.
Find doctors in Lake Charles
Medicare-enrolled specialists with a practice in Lake Charles, with addresses, phone numbers and the hospitals they work with.
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 Lake Charles
Medicare enrollment and ownership records (PECOS)
Medicare lists the hospital's legal name as Oceans Behavioral Hospital of Lake Charles 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 Lake Charles
HRSA shortage designations and BLS pay data
Primary care: Parts of Calcasieu are federally designated health professional shortage areas (3 designations). Highest shortage score 19.
Mental health: Parts of Calcasieu are federally designated health professional shortage areas (1 designation). Highest shortage score 19.
Dental: Parts of Calcasieu are federally designated health professional shortage areas (1 designation). Highest shortage score 18.
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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