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Visit E. Baton Rouge County
Address
3600 FLORIDA BLVD, SUITE 2020
Baton Rouge, LA 70806
Phone
Voluntary non-profit - Private
HoursOpen 24/7 Websitebrgeneral.org
Facilities & services
230
total beds
General acute care
facility type
Emergency & critical care
Dedicated ERICUEmergency psychHelipad
Imaging
CTMRIDiagnostic radiology
Other services
Pharmacy
Accessibility & amenities
Wheelchair-accessible entrance Wheelchair-accessible parking Wheelchair-accessible restroom Apple Pay / Google Pay
ER performance
Typical ER visit length
Median time from arrival to leaving.
2 hr 52 min of 273 patients
Mental-health ER visit length
Mental health visits usually run longer (safety screening).
4 hr 54 min of 74 patients
Patients who left before being seen
Walked out before being seen, usually due to long waits.
3% of 20,868 visits
Compared to other US hospitals
Patient safety
Rates of infections, clots, falls and surgical complications during a stay.
Above average
Avoiding readmission
Patients returning within 30 days for the same condition.
- About average
Infection rates lower is better
C. diff (intestinal) infections
Gut infections, often after antibiotics.
- About average
0.22 1.00 = national avg
What patients say
Hospital rating
72% rated 9 or 10 of 10
no star
72%
Would recommend
65% would definitely recommend
no star
65%
Nurse communication
88% said nurses always communicated well
no star
88%
Doctor communication
82% said doctors always communicated well
no star
82%
Cleanliness
60% said the room was always clean
no star
60%
Quietness at night
70% said the area was always quiet at night
no star
70%
Clinicians on staff
32
total clinicians
12
ER physicians
By specialty
Internal medicine 11
Frequently asked questions
How long is the wait at The General?

The General does not currently publish a live wait-time feed. Call the ER directly at (225) 381-6393 for the most current wait estimate.

Should I go to the ER or to urgent care?

For life-threatening symptoms , chest pain, stroke signs (face drooping, arm weakness, speech difficulty), severe bleeding, breathing difficulty, or loss of consciousness , call 911 and head to the ER. For minor injuries, fevers, low-grade illness, or anything non-emergency, urgent care is usually faster and cheaper. See urgent care near Baton Rouge.

Is The General open 24 hours?

Most Medicare-certified ERs in the US run 24 hours a day, seven days a week. To confirm the current status of The General, call (225) 381-6393.

Where is The General located?

The General is located at 3600 Florida Blvd, Suite 2020, Baton Rouge, LA, 70806. Phone: (225) 381-6393.