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 Opelousas
Opelousas, LA 70570
County: St. Landry Directions Apple Maps Call (337) 948-8820
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Nearest emergency rooms
- 2.5mi Opelousas General Health System Opelousas, LA · Emergency room · median ER visit 2 hr 2 min Call Opelousas General Health System Directions to Opelousas General Health System (Google Maps) Details for Opelousas General Health System
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Quick answers about Oceans Behavioral Hospital of Opelousas
What is the phone number for Oceans Behavioral Hospital of Opelousas?
The main phone number for Oceans Behavioral Hospital of Opelousas is (337) 948-8820, from Medicare's hospital records.
Call (337) 948-8820What is the address of Oceans Behavioral Hospital of Opelousas?
Oceans Behavioral Hospital of Opelousas is at 1310 Heather Drive, Opelousas, LA 70570.
Directions (opens Google Maps)Does Oceans Behavioral Hospital of Opelousas have an emergency room?
No emergency room is listed for Oceans Behavioral Hospital of Opelousas 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 Opelousas. 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 Opelousas. For a medical emergency, call 911.
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What insurance does Oceans Behavioral Hospital of Opelousas accept?
Original Medicare: Medicare-certified, so it can bill Original Medicare (Medicare number 194095). 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 Opelousas accept?
In the 2027 HealthCare.gov Marketplace plan data (insurer network files loaded November 4, 2026), Oceans Behavioral Hospital of Opelousas 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 Opelousas take Medicare?
Oceans Behavioral Hospital of Opelousas is a Medicare-certified hospital (CMS Certification Number 194095), 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 Opelousas accept Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana?
Oceans Behavioral Hospital of Opelousas 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 Opelousas accept Ambetter?
Oceans Behavioral Hospital of Opelousas 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 Opelousas accept UnitedHealthcare?
Oceans Behavioral Hospital of Opelousas 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 Opelousas
Medicare-certified providers near this hospital, with their CMS ratings. A hospital discharge planner can make the referral.
Skilled nursing facilities nearby
- 1.8mi Heritage Manor of Opelousas Opelousas, LA · 109 beds Medicare overall 1 of 5 stars · Short-stay quality 1 of 5
- 2.2mi Senior Village Nursing & Rehabilitation Center Opelousas, LA · 150 beds Medicare overall 3 of 5 stars · Short-stay quality 2 of 5
- 2.6mi Our Lady of Prompt Succor Nursing Facility Opelousas, LA · 120 beds Medicare overall 3 of 5 stars · Short-stay quality 3 of 5
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Dialysis centers nearby See more
- 2.6mi DCI - OpelousasOpelousas, LA
- 2.6mi Fresenius Kidney Care Opelousas St. LandryOpelousas, LA
- 8.6mi Fmcna - SunsetSunset, LA
Home health agencies nearby See more
- 2.6mi Elara CaringOpelousas, LA · 89% would recommend
- 2.6mi St Landry HomecareOpelousas, LA · 90% would recommend
- 19mi Vitalcaring GroupLafayette, LA · 83% would recommend
Hospice care providers nearby See more
- 2.6mi Louisiana Hospice and Palliative CareOpelousas, LA · 88% would recommend
- 21mi Allegiance HealthcareEunice, LA Not rated
- 23mi Southern Grace HospiceBreaux Bridge, LA · 90% 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
Oceans Behavioral Hospital of Opelousas reports inpatient psychiatric quality results to Medicare. Follow-up within 7 days: 25% 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 Opelousas
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.
- 1.8mi Opelousas Behavioral Health Clinic 220 South Market Street, Opelousas, LA 337-948-0226
- 1.8mi Opelousas Behavioral Health Clinic 220 South Market Street, Opelousas, LA 337-948-0226
- 2.2mi Path Behavioral Healthcare 1211 West Vine Street, Opelousas, LA 337-232-9457
- 8.2mi Acadiana Treatment Center 156 Choctaw Road, Sunset, LA 337-510-5931
- 15mi Heartland Recovery LLC 212 Church Street, Chataignier, LA 337-724-8005
- 17mi Extra Mile Region IV Merediths Place · 808 Pitt Road, Scott, LA 337-520-2459
- 17mi Ville Platte Behavioral Health 312 South Court Street, Ville Platte, LA 337-363-5525
- 17mi Ville Platte Behavioral Health 312 South Court Street, Ville Platte, LA 337-363-5525
Source: SAMHSA, FindTreatment.gov. Call to confirm services, insurance and openings.
Find doctors in Opelousas
Medicare-enrolled specialists with a practice in Opelousas, 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 Opelousas
Medicare enrollment and ownership records (PECOS)
Medicare lists the hospital's legal name as Oceans Behavioral Hospital of Opelousas 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 Opelousas
HRSA shortage designations and BLS pay data
Primary care: Parts of St. Landry are federally designated health professional shortage areas (1 designation). Highest shortage score 13.
Mental health: St. Landry is a federally designated health professional shortage area. Highest shortage score 17.
Dental: St. Landry is a federally designated health professional shortage area. 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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