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West Jefferson Medical Center

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At a glance

West Jefferson 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 24 and worse on 0.

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 LimitBetter than national
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Upper Confidence Limit0.516Better than national
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection: Number of Device Days5644Better than national
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Predicted Cases5.805Better than national
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Observed Cases0Better than national
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards)0.000Better than national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Lower Confidence Limit0.070Better than national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Upper Confidence Limit0.747Better than national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Number of Urinary Catheter Days6061Better than national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Predicted Cases10.930Better than national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Observed Cases3Better than national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards)0.274Better than national
SSI - Colon Surgery: Lower Confidence LimitSame as national
SSI - Colon Surgery: Upper Confidence Limit1.143Same as national
SSI - Colon Surgery: Number of Procedures97Same as national
SSI - Colon Surgery: Predicted Cases2.621Same as national
SSI - Colon Surgery: Observed Cases0Same as national
SSI - Colon Surgery0.000Same as national
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Lower Confidence LimitSame as national
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Upper Confidence Limit1.914Same as national
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Number of Procedures164Same as national
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Predicted Cases1.565Same as national
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Observed Cases0Same as national
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy0.000Same as national
MRSA Bacteremia: Lower Confidence LimitBetter than national
MRSA Bacteremia: Upper Confidence Limit0.557Better than national
MRSA Bacteremia: Patient Days58622Better than national
MRSA Bacteremia: Predicted Cases5.383Better than national
MRSA Bacteremia: Observed Cases0Better than national
MRSA Bacteremia0.000Better than national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Lower Confidence Limit0.012Better than national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Upper Confidence Limit0.241Better than national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Patient Days53725Better than national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Predicted Cases27.427Better than national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Observed Cases2Better than national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff)0.073Better 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.

MeasureScoreCompared to nationalSample
Rate of complications for hip/knee replacement patientsNot available
Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Risk Standardized Mortality Rate4.5Same as national480
Death rate for heart attack patients13.9Same as national54
Death rate for CABG surgery patientsNot available
Death rate for COPD patients10.3Same as national39
Death rate for heart failure patients14.7Same as national203
Death rate for pneumonia patients17Same as national79
Death rate for stroke patients13.4Same as national93
Pressure ulcer rate0.27Same as national1998
Death rate among surgical inpatients with serious treatable complicationsNot available
Iatrogenic pneumothorax rate0.24Same as national2382
In-hospital fall-associated fracture rate0.25Same as national2396
Postoperative hemorrhage or hematoma rate2.24Same as national550
Postoperative acute kidney injury requiring dialysis rate1.63Same as national236
Postoperative respiratory failure rate12.71Same as national248
Perioperative pulmonary embolism or deep vein thrombosis rate2.80Same as national559
Postoperative sepsis rate5.43Same as national229
Postoperative wound dehiscence rate1.71Same as national125
Abdominopelvic accidental puncture or laceration rate0.96Same as national407
CMS Medicare PSI 90: Patient safety and adverse events composite0.95Same 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 patients16.2Not available232
Hospital return days for pneumonia patients24.8Not available77
Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Readmission Measure (HWR)15Same as national759
Rate of unplanned hospital visits after colonoscopy (per 1,000 colonoscopies)12.5Same as national130
Rate of inpatient admissions for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapy9.9Same as national89
Rate of emergency department (ED) visits for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapy5.7Same as national89
Ratio of unplanned hospital visits after hospital outpatient surgery0.9Same as national170
Acute Myocardial Infarction (AMI) 30-Day Readmission Rate13.1Same as national41
Rate of readmission for CABGNot available
Rate of readmission for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients17.8Same as national43
Heart failure (HF) 30-Day Readmission Rate20.8Same as national232
Rate of readmission after hip/knee replacementNot available
Pneumonia (PN) 30-Day Readmission Rate16.5Same as national77

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 rating31189
Doctor communication - star rating41189
Communication about medicines - star rating31189
Discharge information - star rating31189
Cleanliness - star rating31189
Quietness - star rating41189
Overall hospital rating - star rating41189
Recommend hospital - star rating41189
Summary star rating31189

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 volumehigh
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 vaccination682007
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 better156406
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 better154389
Average (median) time psychiatric/mental health patients spent in the emergency department before leaving from the visit. A lower number of minutes is better32314
Average (median) time patients spent in the emergency department before being transferred to another facility. A lower number of minutes is better
Left before being seen354523
Head CT results
Endoscopy/polyp surveillance: appropriate follow-up interval for normal colonoscopy in average risk patients9775
Improvement in Patient's Visual Function within 90 Days Following Cataract Surgery
ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction (STEMI)
Safe Use of Opioids - Concurrent Prescribing173330
Appropriate care for severe sepsis and septic shock6180
Septic Shock 3-Hour Bundle6239
Septic Shock 6-Hour Bundle7218
Severe Sepsis 3-Hour Bundle8880
Severe Sepsis 6-Hour Bundle9851
Discharged on Antithrombotic Therapy99266
Anticoagulation Therapy for Atrial Fibrillation/Flutter
Antithrombotic Therapy by End of Hospital Day 2
Venous Thromboembolism Prophylaxis994249
Intensive Care Unit Venous Thromboembolism Prophylaxis1001517

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 West Jefferson Medical Center rated?
West Jefferson Medical Center has a 3 out of 5 CMS overall star rating as of the latest CMS release.
Does West Jefferson Medical Center have emergency services?
Yes. West Jefferson Medical Center operates a 24/7 emergency department.
Where is West Jefferson Medical Center located?
West Jefferson Medical Center is located at 1101 Medical Center Blvd, Marrero, LA 70072.
What type of hospital is West Jefferson Medical Center?
West Jefferson Medical Center 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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