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 Mercy Behavioral Hospital
- 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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- 15mi Rapides Regional Medical Center Alexandria, LA · Emergency room · median ER visit 2 hr 17 min Call Rapides Regional Medical Center Directions to Rapides Regional Medical Center (Google Maps) Details for Rapides Regional Medical Center
Quick answers about Mercy Behavioral Hospital
What is the phone number for Mercy Behavioral Hospital?
The main phone number for Mercy Behavioral Hospital is (318) 443-4000, from Medicare's hospital records.
Call (318) 443-4000What is the address of Mercy Behavioral Hospital?
Mercy Behavioral Hospital is at 2810 Us Hwy 71 S, Lecompte, LA 71346.
Directions (opens Google Maps)Does Mercy Behavioral Hospital have an emergency room?
No emergency room is listed for Mercy Behavioral Hospital 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 Mercy Behavioral Hospital. 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 Mercy Behavioral Hospital. For a medical emergency, call 911.
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What insurance does Mercy Behavioral Hospital accept?
Original Medicare: Medicare-certified, so it can bill Original Medicare (Medicare number 194118). 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 |
| 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 Mercy Behavioral Hospital accept?
In the 2027 HealthCare.gov Marketplace plan data (insurer network files loaded November 4, 2026), Mercy Behavioral Hospital is in network for 2 Marketplace insurers in Louisiana: 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 Mercy Behavioral Hospital take Medicare?
Mercy Behavioral Hospital is a Medicare-certified hospital (CMS Certification Number 194118), 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 Mercy Behavioral Hospital accept Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana?
Mercy Behavioral Hospital 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 Mercy Behavioral Hospital accept Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana?
Mercy Behavioral Hospital 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 Mercy Behavioral Hospital
Medicare-certified providers near this hospital, with their CMS ratings. A hospital discharge planner can make the referral.
Skilled nursing facilities nearby
- 13mi Regency House of Alexandria Alexandria, LA · 58 beds Medicare overall 2 of 5 stars · Short-stay quality 2 of 5
- 13mi The Summit Alexandria, LA · 130 beds Medicare overall 2 of 5 stars · Short-stay quality 1 of 5
- 14mi Belle Grande Nursing and Rehabilitation Center Alexandria, LA · 139 beds Medicare overall 3 of 5 stars · Short-stay quality 3 of 5
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Dialysis centers nearby See more
- 7.1mi Fkc - Central LouisianaAlexandria, LA
- 13mi Fkc - Bayou RobertsAlexandria, LA
- 13mi Fmcna - AlexandriaAlexandria, LA
Home health agencies nearby See more
- 13mi Elara CaringAlexandria, LA · 78% would recommend
- 13mi Better Care Home Health, INC.Alexandria, LA
- 13mi Lagniappe Homecare AlexandriaAlexandria, LA · 90% would recommend
Hospice care providers nearby See more
- 13mi Harbor Hospice of AlexandriaAlexandria, LA · 84% would recommend Not rated
- 13mi Still Waters HospiceAlexandria, LA Not rated
- 15mi Compassionate Care HospiceAlexandria, LA · 91% would recommend
Source: CMS Care Compare. Distances are approximate.
Treatment programs near Mercy Behavioral Hospital
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.
- 12mi Compass Behavioral Ctr of Alexandria 6410 Masonic Drve, Alexandria, LA 318-473-0035 x230
- 12mi Kite Clinic Alex 2800 South Macarthur Drive, Alexandria, LA 337-579-5777
- 15mi Caring Choices of Alexandria Central LA Human Service District · 5411 Coliseum Boulevard, Alexandria, LA 318-484-5191
- 15mi Caring Choices of Alexandria Central LA Human Service District · 5411 Coliseum Boulevard, Alexandria, LA 318-484-5191
- 15mi Rapides Drug Court Treatment 708 Wasington Street, Alexandria, LA 318-561-7575 x105
- 16mi Lhrc Restore Recovery Center · 514 Bragg Street, Pineville, LA 318-545-7757
- 16mi Beacon Behavioral Hospital 323 Evergreen Street, Bunkie, LA 318-346-3143
- 16mi Beacon Behavioral Hospital 323 Evergreen Street, Bunkie, LA 318-346-3143
Source: SAMHSA, FindTreatment.gov. Call to confirm services, insurance and openings.
Who owns Mercy Behavioral Hospital
Medicare enrollment and ownership records (PECOS)
Medicare lists the hospital's legal name as Mercy Behavioral Hospital LLC, a for-profit organization, incorporated 2019.
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 Mercy Behavioral Hospital
HRSA shortage designations and BLS pay data
Primary care: Parts of Rapides are federally designated health professional shortage areas (1 designation). Highest shortage score 16.
Mental health: Parts of Rapides are federally designated health professional shortage areas (1 designation). Highest shortage score 19.
Dental: Parts of Rapides are federally designated health professional shortage areas (1 designation). Highest shortage score 14.
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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