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Address
1701 OAK PARK BLVD
Lake Charles, LA 70601
Phone
Voluntary non-profit - Private
HoursOpen 24/7 Websitelcmh.com
Facilities & services
407
total beds
21
operating rooms
General acute care
facility type
Emergency & critical care
Shock / traumaICUCCUEmergency psychHelipad
Imaging
CTDiagnostic radiology
Surgery
Inpatient surgeryOpen heart surgeryCath labAnesthesiology
Other services
ChemotherapyRenal dialysisPsychiatric unitInpatient rehabPharmacy
Accessibility & amenities
Wheelchair-accessible entrance Wheelchair-accessible parking Wheelchair-accessible restroom Public restrooms Apple Pay / Google Pay Requires appointments Recommends appointment
ER performance
Typical ER visit length
Median time from arrival to leaving.
3 hr 24 min of 342 patients
Mental-health ER visit length
Mental health visits usually run longer (safety screening).
6 hr 26 min of 34 patients
Patients who left before being seen
Walked out before being seen, usually due to long waits.
2% of 50,971 visits
Head CT scan time for stroke
Time from arrival to head CT for suspected stroke. Faster is better.
1 hr 22 min of 22 patients
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.
Above average
Infection rates lower is better
Central-line bloodstream infections
Bloodstream infections from a central IV line. Known as CLABSI.
Better than average
0.00 1.00 = national avg
Catheter urinary-tract infections
UTIs from a urinary catheter. Known as CAUTI.
Better than average
0.20 1.00 = national avg
Colon surgery site infections
Wound infections after colon surgery.
- About average
1.20 1.00 = national avg
MRSA bloodstream infections
Drug-resistant staph in the bloodstream.
- About average
0.69 1.00 = national avg
C. diff (intestinal) infections
Gut infections, often after antibiotics.
Better than average
0.61 1.00 = national avg
What patients say
Overall HCAHPS rating
Hospital rating
68% rated 9 or 10 of 10
68%
Would recommend
69% would definitely recommend
69%
Nurse communication
77% said nurses always communicated well
77%
Doctor communication
83% said doctors always communicated well
83%
Cleanliness
69% said the room was always clean
69%
Quietness at night
64% said the area was always quiet at night
64%
Clinicians on staff
369
total clinicians
22
ER physicians
By specialty
Internal medicine 39
Radiology 28
Anesthesiology 11
Obstetrics / gynecology 11
Orthopedic surgery 8
Cardiology 7
General surgery 6
Neurology 5
Interventional cardiology 4
Interventional radiology 4
Pulmonology 4
Hematology / oncology 2
Frequently asked questions
How long is the wait at Lake Charles Memorial Hospital?

Lake Charles Memorial Hospital does not currently publish a live wait-time feed. Call the ER directly at (337) 494-3000 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 Lake Charles.

Is Lake Charles Memorial Hospital 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 Lake Charles Memorial Hospital, call (337) 494-3000.

Where is Lake Charles Memorial Hospital located?

Lake Charles Memorial Hospital is located at 1701 Oak Park Blvd, Lake Charles, LA, 70601. Phone: (337) 494-3000.