Acute Care Hospitals · Voluntary non-profit - Private
Baton Rouge General Medical Center
- 8585 Picardy Ave, Baton Rouge, LA 70809
- (225) 387-7767
- Acute Care Hospitals
- Emergency services available 24/7
At a glance
Baton Rouge General Medical Center carries a 3-star CMS overall rating — in line with the national norm. On healthcare-associated infection measures, it performs better than the national average on 12 and worse on 6.
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.
| Measure | Score | Compared to national |
|---|---|---|
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Lower Confidence Limit | 0.972 | Same as national |
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Upper Confidence Limit | 3.051 | Same as national |
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection: Number of Device Days | 6177 | Same as national |
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Predicted Cases | 6.687 | Same as national |
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Observed Cases | 12 | Same as national |
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards) | 1.795 | Same as national |
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Lower Confidence Limit | 0.109 | Better than national |
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Upper Confidence Limit | 0.827 | Better than national |
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Number of Urinary Catheter Days | 9166 | Better than national |
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Predicted Cases | 11.673 | Better than national |
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Observed Cases | 4 | Better than national |
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards) | 0.343 | Better than national |
| SSI - Colon Surgery: Lower Confidence Limit | 0.197 | Same as national |
| SSI - Colon Surgery: Upper Confidence Limit | 1.191 | Same as national |
| SSI - Colon Surgery: Number of Procedures | 341 | Same as national |
| SSI - Colon Surgery: Predicted Cases | 9.309 | Same as national |
| SSI - Colon Surgery: Observed Cases | 5 | Same as national |
| SSI - Colon Surgery | 0.537 | Same as national |
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Lower Confidence Limit | — | Not available |
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Upper Confidence Limit | — | Not available |
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Number of Procedures | 37 | Not available |
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Predicted Cases | 0.316 | Not available |
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Observed Cases | 0 | Not available |
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy | — | Not available |
| MRSA Bacteremia: Lower Confidence Limit | 1.312 | Worse than national |
| MRSA Bacteremia: Upper Confidence Limit | 3.931 | Worse than national |
| MRSA Bacteremia: Patient Days | 82331 | Worse than national |
| MRSA Bacteremia: Predicted Cases | 5.513 | Worse than national |
| MRSA Bacteremia: Observed Cases | 13 | Worse than national |
| MRSA Bacteremia | 2.358 | Worse than national |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Lower Confidence Limit | 0.103 | Better than national |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Upper Confidence Limit | 0.420 | Better than national |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Patient Days | 80349 | Better than national |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Predicted Cases | 36.190 | Better than national |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Observed Cases | 8 | Better than national |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff) | 0.221 | Better than 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.
| Measure | Score | Compared to national | Sample |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rate of complications for hip/knee replacement patients | 4.8 | Same as national | 130 |
| Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Risk Standardized Mortality Rate | 4 | Same as national | 1457 |
| Death rate for heart attack patients | 11.6 | Same as national | 93 |
| Death rate for CABG surgery patients | 1.9 | Same as national | 66 |
| Death rate for COPD patients | 8 | Same as national | 68 |
| Death rate for heart failure patients | 12.6 | Same as national | 303 |
| Death rate for pneumonia patients | 18.1 | Same as national | 338 |
| Death rate for stroke patients | 12.7 | Same as national | 142 |
| Pressure ulcer rate | 0.42 | Same as national | 4195 |
| Death rate among surgical inpatients with serious treatable complications | 188.94 | Same as national | 79 |
| Iatrogenic pneumothorax rate | 0.25 | Same as national | 6066 |
| In-hospital fall-associated fracture rate | 0.32 | Same as national | 6149 |
| Postoperative hemorrhage or hematoma rate | 3.03 | Same as national | 1643 |
| Postoperative acute kidney injury requiring dialysis rate | 1.60 | Same as national | 723 |
| Postoperative respiratory failure rate | 10.24 | Same as national | 758 |
| Perioperative pulmonary embolism or deep vein thrombosis rate | 2.34 | Same as national | 1760 |
| Postoperative sepsis rate | 4.97 | Same as national | 698 |
| Postoperative wound dehiscence rate | 1.59 | Same as national | 409 |
| Abdominopelvic accidental puncture or laceration rate | 0.95 | Same as national | 1291 |
| CMS Medicare PSI 90: Patient safety and adverse events composite | 0.92 | Same 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.
| Measure | Score | Compared to national | Sample |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hospital return days for heart attack patients | -17.9 | Not available | 100 |
| Hospital return days for heart failure patients | -19 | Not available | 391 |
| Hospital return days for pneumonia patients | 20.7 | Not available | 356 |
| Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Readmission Measure (HWR) | 15.5 | Same as national | 2384 |
| Rate of unplanned hospital visits after colonoscopy (per 1,000 colonoscopies) | 12.9 | Same as national | 168 |
| Rate of inpatient admissions for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapy | 10.3 | Same as national | 68 |
| Rate of emergency department (ED) visits for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapy | 5 | Same as national | 68 |
| Ratio of unplanned hospital visits after hospital outpatient surgery | 0.9 | Same as national | 440 |
| Acute Myocardial Infarction (AMI) 30-Day Readmission Rate | 13.4 | Same as national | 100 |
| Rate of readmission for CABG | 10.3 | Same as national | 65 |
| Rate of readmission for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients | 17.7 | Same as national | 72 |
| Heart failure (HF) 30-Day Readmission Rate | 19.1 | Same as national | 391 |
| Rate of readmission after hip/knee replacement | 6.2 | Same as national | 114 |
| Pneumonia (PN) 30-Day Readmission Rate | 16.4 | Same as national | 356 |
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.
| Measure | Score | Sample |
|---|---|---|
| Nurse communication - star rating | 3 | 1633 |
| Doctor communication - star rating | 4 | 1633 |
| Communication about medicines - star rating | 2 | 1633 |
| Discharge information - star rating | 4 | 1633 |
| Cleanliness - star rating | 3 | 1633 |
| Quietness - star rating | 4 | 1633 |
| Overall hospital rating - star rating | 3 | 1633 |
| Recommend hospital - star rating | 4 | 1633 |
| Summary star rating | 3 | 1633 |
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.
| Measure | Score | Sample |
|---|---|---|
| Emergency department volume | high | — |
| 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 Hyperglycemia | — | — |
| Hospital Harm - Severe Hypoglycemia | — | — |
| Hospital Harm - Opioid Related Adverse Events | — | — |
| Healthcare workers given influenza vaccination | 22 | 5238 |
| 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 better | 222 | 398 |
| 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 better | 207 | 340 |
| Average (median) time psychiatric/mental health patients spent in the emergency department before leaving from the visit. A lower number of minutes is better | 298 | 22 |
| Average (median) time patients spent in the emergency department before being transferred to another facility. A lower number of minutes is better | 382 | 40 |
| Left before being seen | 1 | 48715 |
| Head CT results | 43 | 14 |
| Endoscopy/polyp surveillance: appropriate follow-up interval for normal colonoscopy in average risk patients | 90 | 81 |
| Improvement in Patient's Visual Function within 90 Days Following Cataract Surgery | — | — |
| ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction (STEMI) | 3 | 29 |
| Safe Use of Opioids - Concurrent Prescribing | 12 | 4107 |
| Appropriate care for severe sepsis and septic shock | 69 | 137 |
| Septic Shock 3-Hour Bundle | 88 | 26 |
| Septic Shock 6-Hour Bundle | 42 | 19 |
| Severe Sepsis 3-Hour Bundle | 88 | 137 |
| Severe Sepsis 6-Hour Bundle | 83 | 70 |
| Discharged on Antithrombotic Therapy | 83 | 203 |
| Anticoagulation Therapy for Atrial Fibrillation/Flutter | — | — |
| Antithrombotic Therapy by End of Hospital Day 2 | 92 | 165 |
| Venous Thromboembolism Prophylaxis | 65 | 10687 |
| 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.
| Measure | Score | Sample |
|---|---|---|
| Cesarean Birth | — | — |
| Risk Adjusted Severe Obstetric Complications (All) | — | — |
| Risk Adjusted Severe Obstetric Complications (excluding blood-transfusion-only cases) | — | — |
| Maternal Morbidity Structural Measure | Yes | — |
Frequently asked questions
- How is Baton Rouge General Medical Center rated?
- Baton Rouge General Medical Center has a 3 out of 5 CMS overall star rating as of the latest CMS release.
- Does Baton Rouge General Medical Center have emergency services?
- Yes. Baton Rouge General Medical Center operates a 24/7 emergency department.
- Where is Baton Rouge General Medical Center located?
- Baton Rouge General Medical Center is located at 8585 Picardy Ave, Baton Rouge, LA 70809.
- What type of hospital is Baton Rouge General Medical Center?
- Baton Rouge General Medical Center is classified by CMS as a Acute Care Hospitals facility (Voluntary non-profit - Private).
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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.