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Oakdale Community Hospital

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At a glance

Oakdale Community Hospital carries a 3-star CMS overall rating — in line with the national norm.

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 Days211Not available
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Predicted Cases0.127Not 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 Days534Not available
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Predicted Cases0.268Not 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 LimitNot available
SSI - Colon Surgery: Upper Confidence LimitNot available
SSI - Colon Surgery: Number of Procedures10Not available
SSI - Colon Surgery: Predicted Cases0.261Not available
SSI - Colon Surgery: Observed Cases0Not available
SSI - Colon SurgeryNot available
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Lower Confidence LimitNot available
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Upper Confidence LimitNot available
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Number of ProceduresNot available
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Predicted CasesNot available
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Observed CasesNot available
SSI - Abdominal HysterectomyNot available
MRSA Bacteremia: Lower Confidence LimitNot available
MRSA Bacteremia: Upper Confidence LimitNot available
MRSA Bacteremia: Patient Days3235Not available
MRSA Bacteremia: Predicted Cases0.082Not available
MRSA Bacteremia: Observed Cases2Not available
MRSA BacteremiaNot available
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Lower Confidence LimitSame as national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Upper Confidence Limit2.840Same as national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Patient Days3235Same as national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Predicted Cases1.055Same 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 Rate4.6Same as national66
Death rate for heart attack patientsNot available
Death rate for CABG surgery patientsNot available
Death rate for COPD patientsNot available
Death rate for heart failure patients12.1Same as national34
Death rate for pneumonia patients16.2Same as national34
Death rate for stroke patientsNot available
Pressure ulcer rate0.57Same as national212
Death rate among surgical inpatients with serious treatable complicationsNot available
Iatrogenic pneumothorax rate0.21Same as national315
In-hospital fall-associated fracture rate0.27Same as national325
Postoperative hemorrhage or hematoma rate2.30Same as national40
Postoperative acute kidney injury requiring dialysis rate1.61Same as national31
Postoperative respiratory failure rate8.21Same as national31
Perioperative pulmonary embolism or deep vein thrombosis rate3.47Same as national43
Postoperative sepsis rateNot available
Postoperative wound dehiscence rateNot available
Abdominopelvic accidental puncture or laceration rate1.03Same as national38
CMS Medicare PSI 90: Patient safety and adverse events composite0.94Same 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 patients12.2Not available44
Hospital return days for pneumonia patients30.7Not available40
Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Readmission Measure (HWR)14.4Same as national109
Rate of unplanned hospital visits after colonoscopy (per 1,000 colonoscopies)12.6Same as national121
Rate of inpatient admissions for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapyNot available
Rate of emergency department (ED) visits for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapyNot available
Ratio of unplanned hospital visits after hospital outpatient surgeryNot available
Acute Myocardial Infarction (AMI) 30-Day Readmission RateNot available
Rate of readmission for CABGNot available
Rate of readmission for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patientsNot available
Heart failure (HF) 30-Day Readmission Rate19.2Same as national44
Rate of readmission after hip/knee replacementNot available
Pneumonia (PN) 30-Day Readmission Rate16Same as national40

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 rating49
Doctor communication - star rating49
Communication about medicines - star rating49
Discharge information - star rating49
Cleanliness - star rating49
Quietness - star rating49
Overall hospital rating - star rating49
Recommend hospital - star rating49
Summary star rating49

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 Hyperglycemia2660
Hospital Harm - Severe Hypoglycemia0114
Hospital Harm - Opioid Related Adverse Events
Healthcare workers given influenza vaccination47274
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 better137455
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 better112330
Average (median) time psychiatric/mental health patients spent in the emergency department before leaving from the visit. A lower number of minutes is better20230
Average (median) time patients spent in the emergency department before being transferred to another facility. A lower number of minutes is better270102
Left before being seen27041
Head CT results
Endoscopy/polyp surveillance: appropriate follow-up interval for normal colonoscopy in average risk patients054
Improvement in Patient's Visual Function within 90 Days Following Cataract Surgery
ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction (STEMI)
Safe Use of Opioids - Concurrent Prescribing991
Appropriate care for severe sepsis and septic shock4821
Septic Shock 3-Hour Bundle
Septic Shock 6-Hour Bundle
Severe Sepsis 3-Hour Bundle6721
Severe Sepsis 6-Hour Bundle
Discharged on Antithrombotic Therapy
Anticoagulation Therapy for Atrial Fibrillation/Flutter
Antithrombotic Therapy by End of Hospital Day 2
Venous Thromboembolism Prophylaxis61276
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 MeasureNot Applicable (our hospital does not provide inpatient labor/delivery care)

Frequently asked questions

How is Oakdale Community Hospital rated?
Oakdale Community Hospital has a 3 out of 5 CMS overall star rating as of the latest CMS release.
Does Oakdale Community Hospital have emergency services?
Yes. Oakdale Community Hospital operates a 24/7 emergency department.
Where is Oakdale Community Hospital located?
Oakdale Community Hospital is located at 130 N Hospital Dr, Oakdale, LA 71463.
What type of hospital is Oakdale Community Hospital?
Oakdale Community Hospital is classified by CMS as a Acute Care Hospitals facility (Proprietary).

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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