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Best hospitals in Baton Rouge, LA

2 CMS top-rated hospitals Β· 0 at 5 stars Β· mean GUHQI 86.4/100 Β· April 2026

What are the best-rated hospitals in Baton Rouge, LA?

As of April 2026, Baton Rouge, LA has 2 hospitals rated 4 or 5 stars by CMS (0 at the top 5-star level). Ranked by the Gera US Hospital Quality Index, Ochsner Medical Center - Baton Rouge leads with a GUHQI of 86.4/100 (CMS 4 stars). The city's mean GUHQI across these hospitals is 86.4/100. All figures are from real CMS Hospital Care Compare open data.

Source:Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services β€” Hospital Care Compare (Hospital General Information)Β·as of April 2026updated quarterly (last: )
Baton Rouge mean Gera US Hospital Quality Index86.4 / 100Mean of the individual GUHQI scores of the 2 CMS 4- or 5-star hospitals in Baton Rouge, LA. Each hospital's GUHQI is a transparent composite of its CMS star rating, mortality, readmission and HCAHPS outcomes β€” see the methodology page.How this index is calculated
Top-rated hospitals in Baton Rouge, LA β€” CMS Hospital Care Compare, April 2026 (US public domain)
HospitalCMS starsGUHQITypeEmergency
Ochsner Medical Center - Baton Rouge4 stars86.4 (High performing)Acute Care HospitalsYes
Womans Hospital4 stars86.4 (High performing)Acute Care HospitalsYes

Each hospital name links to its full CMS quality profile. Ratings are from CMS Hospital Care Compare and can be several months old β€” always check the latest detail before making a healthcare decision.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best hospital in Baton Rouge, LA?
By the Gera US Hospital Quality Index (GUHQI), the highest-rated hospital in Baton Rouge, LA is Ochsner Medical Center - Baton Rouge, with a CMS 4 stars and a GUHQI of 86.4/100 (High performing tier) as of April 2026. This is based on real CMS Hospital Care Compare data, not opinion.
How many top-rated hospitals are in Baton Rouge, LA?
Baton Rouge, LA has 2 hospitals rated 4 or 5 stars by CMS in the April 2026 dataset, of which 0 hold the top 5-star rating. Their mean Gera US Hospital Quality Index is 86.4/100.
What does the CMS star rating measure?
The CMS Overall Star Rating is a 1–5 summary of hospital quality across mortality, safety of care, readmission, patient experience (HCAHPS), and timely & effective care. It is published by the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is a public-domain government dataset.
Where does this hospital data come from?
All ratings are from the CMS Hospital Care Compare "Hospital General Information" dataset (identifier xubh-q36u), as of April 2026. Ratings can be several months old β€” always check the latest detail on CMS Hospital Care Compare and consult your clinician before deciding.

Choosing care in Baton Rouge, LA?

Baton Rouge, LA has 2 CMS top-rated hospitals, led by Ochsner Medical Center - Baton Rouge (GUHQI 86.4/100). A GeraClinic care navigator can help you interpret these ratings, prepare questions for your provider, and plan your next step β€” with a clinician available online.

Talk to a GeraClinic care navigatorHow the Gera US Hospital Quality Index is calculated

Contains public sector information published by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and licensed under the U.S. Public Domain (federal government work). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services β€” Hospital Care Compare (Hospital General Information) (April 2026, published 28 April 2026).

Informational/educational only β€” not a substitute for professional medical advice; a clinician interprets results.