CMS did not publish an overall star rating for this hospital; hospitals that report too few quality measures are not rated.
Source: CMS Care Compare, July 2026 releaseER figures are medians, not live waitsAbout the data
Visiting Ochsner Stennis Memorial Hospital
De Kalb, MS 39328
County: Kemper Directions Apple Maps Call (769) 486-1000
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Quick answers about Ochsner Stennis Memorial Hospital
How long is the ER wait at Ochsner Stennis Memorial Hospital?
CMS doesn't publish live wait times. Over the 12 months CMS reported, patients treated and sent home spent a median of 1 hr 30 min in the Ochsner Stennis Memorial Hospital emergency room (the average across Mississippi hospitals is 2 hr 13 min). 1% of ER patients left before being seen. For tonight's wait, call (769) 486-1000. In an emergency, call 911.
What is the phone number for Ochsner Stennis Memorial Hospital?
The main phone number for Ochsner Stennis Memorial Hospital is (769) 486-1000, from Medicare's hospital records.
Call (769) 486-1000What is the address of Ochsner Stennis Memorial Hospital?
Ochsner Stennis Memorial Hospital is at 14365 Highway 16 West, De Kalb, MS 39328.
Directions (opens Google Maps)Does Ochsner Stennis Memorial Hospital have an emergency room?
Yes. Ochsner Stennis Memorial Hospital has an emergency department, according to Medicare data.
Quality and performance
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services · data as of July 2026
Patients treated and sent home from the emergency department at Ochsner Stennis Memorial Hospital spend a median of 1 hour 30 minutes there. That is 43 minutes shorter than the average across Mississippi hospitals (2 hours 13 minutes).
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 Ochsner Stennis Memorial Hospital. For a medical emergency, call 911.
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What patients say
CMS patient survey (HCAHPS) · 35 completed surveys · patients discharged Oct 2024 – Sep 2025
83% would definitely recommend it (U.S. average 71%). 89% rated it 9 or 10 out of 10.
The patient survey (HCAHPS) asks a random sample of adult patients about their recent hospital stay. CMS adjusts the results for the mix of patients and how the survey was done, so hospitals can be compared fairly. CMS gives a star rating only to hospitals with at least 100 completed surveys, so this hospital has answer percentages but no stars. These results come from fewer than 100 completed surveys, so CMS advises using them with caution. About the data.
Infections, complications and deaths
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services · compared with hospitals nationwide
Death rates within 30 days
| Patients treated for | This hospital | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Hospital-wide, all conditions | 4.2% | 3.9% |
Risk-adjusted rates. CMS has not published a statistical better/worse comparison for these death rates in the current release, so small differences from the U.S. rate may be chance.
"Better" or "worse" means CMS found the difference from the national benchmark statistically significant; most hospitals are "no different". Infection results compare the infections a hospital reported with the number predicted for a hospital of its size and type (a ratio below 1 means fewer than predicted). Death and complication rates are risk-adjusted for how sick patients were. Each death rate counts deaths within 30 days of a hospital stay, pooled over one to three years of Medicare patients depending on the measure. About the data.
What insurance does Ochsner Stennis Memorial Hospital accept?
Original Medicare: Medicare-certified, so it can bill Original Medicare (Medicare number 251335). Medicare Advantage plans have their own networks, which this section does not cover.
2027 Marketplace plans in Mississippi that list this hospital
| Insurer | Plans in network | Network tier |
|---|---|---|
| Ambetter | 19 of 19 plans | Preferred |
| UnitedHealthcare | 15 of 15 plans | Non-Preferred |
2027 plan year, individual Marketplace (ACA) plans only.Health insurance in Mississippi
Plans that include this hospital: Ambetter Complete Gold, Ambetter Complete Gold + Vision + Adult Dental, Ambetter Enhanced Diabetes Care Silver, Ambetter Everyday Bronze, Ambetter Everyday Bronze + Vision + Adult Dental, Ambetter Everyday Gold Compare plans
What insurance does Ochsner Stennis Memorial Hospital accept?
In the 2027 HealthCare.gov Marketplace plan data (insurer network files loaded November 4, 2026), Ochsner Stennis Memorial Hospital is in network for 2 Marketplace insurers in Mississippi: Ambetter (19 of 19 plans) and UnitedHealthcare (15 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 Ochsner Stennis Memorial Hospital take Medicare?
Ochsner Stennis Memorial Hospital is a Medicare-certified hospital (CMS Certification Number 251335), 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 Ochsner Stennis Memorial Hospital accept Ambetter?
Ochsner Stennis Memorial Hospital is in network for 19 of 19 plans that Ambetter sells on the Mississippi 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 Ochsner Stennis Memorial Hospital accept UnitedHealthcare?
Ochsner Stennis Memorial Hospital is in network for 15 of 15 plans that UnitedHealthcare sells on the Mississippi 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.
Timely and effective care
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services · all patients unless noted · Oct 2024 – Sep 2025
Ochsner Stennis Memorial Hospital's emergency department is classed by CMS as low volume.
| Measure | This hospital | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Typical time in the ER before going homeMedian minutes from arrival to leaving, for ER patients sent home (not counting mental health patients or transfers). Lower is better. 360 patients. | 90 min | 162 min |
| Typical ER time for patients transferred to another facilityMedian minutes from arrival to leaving. Lower is better. 24 patients. | 364 min | 287 min |
| Patients who left the ER before being seenLower is better. 4,002 patients. | 1% | 2% |
| Health care workers vaccinated against fluHigher is better. 92 patients. | 89% | 78% |
| Discharged on two opioids, or an opioid and a benzodiazepinePatients sent home with prescriptions that raise the risk of overdose when combined. Lower is better. 69 patients. | 16% | 15% |
CMS publishes these process-of-care measures without a better/worse verdict, so the U.S. figure is shown for context; small differences, or results based on few patients, may not mean much. About the data.
Care after a stay at Ochsner Stennis Memorial Hospital
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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- 24mi North Pointe Health & Rehabilitation Meridian, MS · 60 beds Medicare overall 5 of 5 stars · Short-stay quality 3 of 5
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Source: CMS Care Compare. Distances are approximate.
Doctors at Ochsner Stennis Memorial Hospital
23 Medicare-enrolled doctors and other clinicians list this hospital as an affiliation, across 7 specialties.
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 Mississippi hospital finances.
Who owns Ochsner Stennis Memorial Hospital
Medicare enrollment and ownership records (PECOS)
Medicare lists the hospital's legal name as Kemper Cah, Inc., a non-profit organization.
48 doctors and other clinicians list Ochsner Stennis Memorial Hospital as a hospital affiliation in Medicare's clinician directory.
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.
Non-profit finances
IRS Form 990 · tax year ending Dec 2022 · Kemper Cah (EIN 27-1757642)
As filed with the IRS by Kemper Cah. Matched by name and address, so check the filing to confirm it's the right organization. See the full Form 990 filings · Non-profit hospital finances.
The area around Ochsner Stennis Memorial Hospital
HRSA shortage designations and BLS pay data
Primary care: Kemper is a federally designated health professional shortage area. Highest shortage score 21.
Mental health: Kemper is a federally designated health professional shortage area. Highest shortage score 16.
Dental: Parts of Kemper are federally designated health professional shortage areas (1 designation). Highest shortage score 20.
Nurse pay: registered nurses in Mississippi earn a median $77,090 a year. Healthcare salaries in Mississippi.
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. Mississippi shortage areas
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