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Baptist Health Lagrange

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At a glance

Baptist Health Lagrange carries a 5-star CMS overall rating — above the national norm. For 30-day readmissions, it beats the national rate on 0 measures and trails on 1.

Healthcare-Associated Infections

lower is better · 36 measures reported

Rates of infections patients can acquire while receiving care, such as central-line and catheter-associated infections, MRSA, and C. difficile.

MeasureScoreCompared to national
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Lower Confidence LimitNot available
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Upper Confidence LimitNot available
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection: Number of Device Days429Not available
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Predicted Cases0.263Not available
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Observed Cases0Not available
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards)Not available
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Lower Confidence LimitNot available
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Upper Confidence LimitNot available
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Number of Urinary Catheter Days709Not available
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Predicted Cases0.487Not available
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Observed Cases0Not available
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards)Not available
SSI - Colon Surgery: Lower Confidence Limit0.608Same as national
SSI - Colon Surgery: Upper Confidence Limit6.501Same as national
SSI - Colon Surgery: Number of Procedures50Same as national
SSI - Colon Surgery: Predicted Cases1.256Same as national
SSI - Colon Surgery: Observed Cases3Same as national
SSI - Colon Surgery2.389Same as national
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Lower Confidence LimitNot available
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Upper Confidence LimitNot available
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Number of Procedures87Not available
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Predicted Cases0.792Not available
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Observed Cases0Not available
SSI - Abdominal HysterectomyNot available
MRSA Bacteremia: Lower Confidence LimitNot available
MRSA Bacteremia: Upper Confidence LimitNot available
MRSA Bacteremia: Patient Days7749Not available
MRSA Bacteremia: Predicted Cases0.268Not available
MRSA Bacteremia: Observed Cases0Not available
MRSA BacteremiaNot available
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Lower Confidence LimitSame as national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Upper Confidence Limit1.561Same as national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Patient Days5847Same as national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Predicted Cases1.919Same as national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Observed Cases0Same as national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff)0.000Same as national

Complications & Deaths

lower is better · 20 measures reported

Rates of serious complications (like hip/knee replacement problems or accidental cuts during surgery) and 30-day mortality rates for common conditions.

MeasureScoreCompared to nationalSample
Rate of complications for hip/knee replacement patientsNot available
Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Risk Standardized Mortality Rate4Same as national177
Death rate for heart attack patientsNot available
Death rate for CABG surgery patientsNot available
Death rate for COPD patients9.9Same as national29
Death rate for heart failure patients9.9Same as national50
Death rate for pneumonia patients17.4Same as national56
Death rate for stroke patientsNot available
Pressure ulcer rate0.54Same as national335
Death rate among surgical inpatients with serious treatable complicationsNot available
Iatrogenic pneumothorax rate0.20Same as national577
In-hospital fall-associated fracture rate0.31Same as national548
Postoperative hemorrhage or hematoma rate2.28Same as national142
Postoperative acute kidney injury requiring dialysis rate1.66Same as national66
Postoperative respiratory failure rate8.68Same as national73
Perioperative pulmonary embolism or deep vein thrombosis rate4.23Same as national153
Postoperative sepsis rate5.03Same as national65
Postoperative wound dehiscence rate1.74Same as national42
Abdominopelvic accidental puncture or laceration rate1.01Same as national110
CMS Medicare PSI 90: Patient safety and adverse events composite0.98Same as national

Unplanned Hospital Visits & Readmissions

lower is better · 14 measures reported

How often patients return to the hospital unexpectedly within 30 days of discharge — a marker of care quality and discharge planning.

MeasureScoreCompared to nationalSample
Hospital return days for heart attack patientsNot available
Hospital return days for heart failure patients-51.2Not available53
Hospital return days for pneumonia patients0.2Not available66
Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Readmission Measure (HWR)14.4Same as national243
Rate of unplanned hospital visits after colonoscopy (per 1,000 colonoscopies)12.1Same as national775
Rate of inpatient admissions for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapy12.7Worse than national538
Rate of emergency department (ED) visits for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapy4.9Same as national538
Ratio of unplanned hospital visits after hospital outpatient surgery1Same as national182
Acute Myocardial Infarction (AMI) 30-Day Readmission RateNot available
Rate of readmission for CABGNot available
Rate of readmission for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients18.5Same as national29
Heart failure (HF) 30-Day Readmission Rate18.6Same as national53
Rate of readmission after hip/knee replacementNot available
Pneumonia (PN) 30-Day Readmission Rate16.1Same as national66

Patient Experience (HCAHPS)

higher is better · 9 measures reported

What patients say about their hospital stay — communication with nurses and doctors, responsiveness, cleanliness, pain management, and whether they would recommend the hospital.

MeasureScoreSample
Nurse communication - star rating5293
Doctor communication - star rating4293
Communication about medicines - star rating3293
Discharge information - star rating5293
Cleanliness - star rating4293
Quietness - star rating4293
Overall hospital rating - star rating4293
Recommend hospital - star rating5293
Summary star rating4293

Timely & Effective Care

higher is better (unless a wait time) · 30 measures reported

How consistently hospitals follow recommended care processes — for example, giving heart-attack patients aspirin on arrival, or the average time spent in the emergency department.

MeasureScoreSample
Emergency department volumelow
Global Malnutrition Composite Score
Global Malnutrition Composite Score: Malnutrition Diagnosis Documented
Global Malnutrition Composite Score: Malnutrition Risk Screening
Global Malnutrition Composite Score: Nutrition Assessment
Global Malnutrition Composite Score: Nutritional Care Plan
Hospital Harm - Severe Hyperglycemia01157
Hospital Harm - Severe Hypoglycemia0291
Hospital Harm - Opioid Related Adverse Events
Healthcare workers given influenza vaccination82903
Average (median) time all patients spent in the emergency department before leaving from the visit, including psychiatric/mental health patients and patients who were transferred to another facility. A lower number of minutes is better140402
Average (median) time patients spent in the emergency department before leaving from the visit, excluding patients transferred to another facility or psychiatric care/mental health patients. A lower number of minutes is better140378
Average (median) time psychiatric/mental health patients spent in the emergency department before leaving from the visit. A lower number of minutes is better14712
Average (median) time patients spent in the emergency department before being transferred to another facility. A lower number of minutes is better26215
Left before being seen115241
Head CT results
Endoscopy/polyp surveillance: appropriate follow-up interval for normal colonoscopy in average risk patients96114
Improvement in Patient's Visual Function within 90 Days Following Cataract Surgery
ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction (STEMI)
Safe Use of Opioids - Concurrent Prescribing9492
Appropriate care for severe sepsis and septic shock7453
Septic Shock 3-Hour Bundle8121
Septic Shock 6-Hour Bundle8116
Severe Sepsis 3-Hour Bundle9653
Severe Sepsis 6-Hour Bundle9543
Discharged on Antithrombotic Therapy
Anticoagulation Therapy for Atrial Fibrillation/Flutter
Antithrombotic Therapy by End of Hospital Day 2
Venous Thromboembolism Prophylaxis
Intensive Care Unit Venous Thromboembolism Prophylaxis

Maternal Health

lower is better · 4 measures reported

Measures of maternal outcomes and safe delivery practices, including severe complications during childbirth.

MeasureScoreSample
Cesarean Birth
Risk Adjusted Severe Obstetric Complications (All)
Risk Adjusted Severe Obstetric Complications (excluding blood-transfusion-only cases)
Maternal Morbidity Structural MeasureYes

Frequently asked questions

How is Baptist Health Lagrange rated?
Baptist Health Lagrange has a 5 out of 5 CMS overall star rating as of the latest CMS release.
Does Baptist Health Lagrange have emergency services?
Yes. Baptist Health Lagrange operates a 24/7 emergency department.
Where is Baptist Health Lagrange located?
Baptist Health Lagrange is located at 1025 New Moody Lane, la Grange, KY 40031.
What type of hospital is Baptist Health Lagrange?
Baptist Health Lagrange is classified by CMS as a Acute Care Hospitals facility (Voluntary non-profit - Private).

Data as of 2026-06-14. Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog. This is public data provided for informational purposes only and is not medical advice. See our methodology and editorial policy.

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