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Lake Charles Memorial Hospital

Explore care at Lake Charles Memorial Hospital in Lake Charles, LA, and compare its services, physicians, and hospital ratings on Healthgrades. Find the best healthcare options for your needs, all in one place.

69%

Patient Experience Rating

4% higher than the national average

Safety Ratings

How well a hospital safeguards patients from potential complications

No events relating to foreign objects left in body during a surgery or procedure

3 ratings were worse than expected

  • Death following a serious complication after surgery
  • Acute kidney dysfunction following surgery
  • Respiratory failure following surgery

1 rating was better than expected

8 ratings were as expected

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Hospital Quality

Clinical Ratings

Research hospital performance and talk to your doctor about what's right for you

Complication Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionIn Hospital

Pacemaker Procedures

In Hospital

As Expected

Mortality Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionMortality In-HospitalMortality within 30 days

Heart Failure

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) Surgery

Mortality In-Hospital

Worse than Expected

Mortality within 30 days

Worse than Expected

Coronary Interventional Procedures (Inpatient)

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Valve Surgery

Mortality In-Hospital

Worse than Expected

Mortality within 30 days

Worse than Expected

Heart Attack

Mortality In-Hospital

Worse than Expected

Mortality within 30 days

Worse than Expected

Complication Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionIn Hospital

Diabetic Emergencies

In Hospital

As Expected

Mortality Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionMortality In-HospitalMortality within 30 days

Sepsis

Mortality In-Hospital

Worse than Expected

Mortality within 30 days

Worse than Expected

Respiratory Failure

Mortality In-Hospital

Worse than Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Pulmonary Embolism

Mortality In-Hospital

Worse than Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Complication Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionIn Hospital

Gallbladder Removal Surgery

In Hospital

As Expected

Mortality Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionMortality In-HospitalMortality within 30 days

Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery

Mortality In-Hospital

Worse than Expected

Mortality within 30 days

Worse than Expected

Colorectal Surgeries

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

Worse than Expected

Gastrointestinal Bleed

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Bowel Obstruction

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

Worse than Expected

Pancreatitis

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Mortality Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionMortality In-HospitalMortality within 30 days

Stroke

Mortality In-Hospital

Worse than Expected

Mortality within 30 days

Worse than Expected

Complication Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionIn Hospital

Hip Fracture Treatment

In Hospital

As Expected

Complication Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionIn Hospital

Outpatient Total Knee Replacement

In Hospital

Worse than Expected

Outpatient Total Hip Replacement

In Hospital

As Expected

Outpatient Back and Neck Surgery (except Spinal Fusion)

In Hospital

As Expected

Complication Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionIn Hospital

Outpatient Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia

In Hospital

As Expected

Mortality Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionMortality In-HospitalMortality within 30 days

Pneumonia

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)

Mortality In-Hospital

Worse than Expected

Mortality within 30 days

Worse than Expected

Complication Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionIn Hospital

Carotid Procedures

In Hospital

As Expected

Peripheral Vascular Bypass

In Hospital

As Expected

Data Source

Patient Experience

Patient experience measures tell you how patients felt about the care they received at the hospital. These measures are based on the Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (HCAHPS) survey data from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).

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72%

Patients who gave a rating of 9 or 10

6% higher than the national average

69%

Would definitely recommend

4% higher than the national average

Lake Charles Memorial Hospital

National Average

Communication about medicines

Percent of patients who said that staff always explained medicines before giving them to patients

100%50%0%63%57%

Responsiveness of hospital staff

Percent of patients who said they always received help quickly from hospital staff

100%50%0%61%58%

Communication with nurses

Percent of patients who said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

100%50%0%76%75%

Discharge Information

Percent of patients who said they were given information about recovering at home

100%50%0%83%84%

Care Transition

Percent of patients who said they understood their care needs when they left the hospital

100%50%0%53%47%

Communication with doctors

Percent of patients who said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

100%50%0%81%76%

Lake Charles Memorial Hospital

National Average

Cleanliness

Percent of patients who said their room and bathroom were always kept clean

100%50%0%70%67%

Quietness

Percent of patients who said the area around their rooms was always kept quiet at night

100%50%0%68%55%

Providers

Provider Reviews

I've had many doctors throughout my life, and Dr. Fields is by far the best. It took me over 35 years to finally find an endocrinologist who knows what he's doing because he too lives with Type1Diabetes. He personally contacts me through MyChart or by phone to discuss my blood test results and other...

Apr 22 2025

Review for Dr. Field

Dr Jackson performed shoulder surgery on me. Recovery went as planned and without any complications. Dr Jackson and Jacob were very attentive and responsive. I am so thankful they are here! I would recommend them to friends and family

Apr 18 2025

Review for Dr. Jackson

As always efficient and kind

Apr 17 2025

Review for Dr. Field

Dr. Gary Field has years of experience. This doctor will not disappoint you. He focuses his attention on your care and somehow he finds a way to make you smile during your appointment. He is the best.

Apr 17 2025

Review for Dr. Field

He listened to multiple issues about our special needs son and made a good suggestion.

Apr 14 2025

Review for Dr. Oliveira

Location

Lake Charles Memorial Hospital

1701 Oak Park Blvd, Lake Charles LA 70601

CallDirections

(337) 494-3000

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Lake Charles Memorial Hospital located?

Lake Charles Memorial Hospital is located at 1701 Oak Park Blvd, Lake Charles, LA 70601. Find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.

Has Lake Charles Memorial Hospital won any recent awards from Healthgrades?

No, Lake Charles Memorial Hospital has not won any awards in the past few years. Search for Hospitals on Healthgrades to find more.

Is Lake Charles Memorial Hospital highly rated with patients?

69% patients recommend this hospital. See Healthgrades for detailed clinical ratings by specialty.

Does Lake Charles Memorial Hospital score well in safety ratings?

Healthgrades tracks outcome ratings for 12 hospital services. View more details here.

How do I get in at Lake Charles Memorial Hospital?

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How does Lake Charles Memorial Hospital rank in terms of safety and outcomes?

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Contact Us

1701 Oak Park Blvd

Lake Charles, LA 70601

Directions

(337) 494-3000