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Visit Calcasieu County
Address
701 EAST CYPRESS STREET
Sulphur, LA 70663
Phone
Government - Hospital District or Authority
HoursOpen 24/7 Websitewcch.com
Facilities & services
110
total beds
5
operating rooms
General acute care
facility type
Imaging
CT
Surgery
Inpatient surgeryCath labAnesthesiology
Other services
ChemotherapyRenal dialysisPsychiatric unitPharmacy
Accessibility & amenities
Wheelchair-accessible entrance Wheelchair-accessible parking Apple Pay / Google Pay
ER performance
Typical ER visit length
Median time from arrival to leaving.
2 hr 6 min of 588 patients
Mental-health ER visit length
Mental health visits usually run longer (safety screening).
2 hr 16 min of 23 patients
Patients who left before being seen
Walked out before being seen, usually due to long waits.
1% of 22,442 visits
Head CT scan time for stroke
Time from arrival to head CT for suspected stroke. Faster is better.
1 hr 2 min of 16 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.
- About average
Infection rates lower is better
Colon surgery site infections
Wound infections after colon surgery.
- About average
0.98 1.00 = national avg
C. diff (intestinal) infections
Gut infections, often after antibiotics.
- About average
0.51 1.00 = national avg
What patients say
Overall HCAHPS rating
Hospital rating
73% rated 9 or 10 of 10
73%
Would recommend
74% would definitely recommend
74%
Nurse communication
83% said nurses always communicated well
83%
Doctor communication
86% said doctors always communicated well
86%
Cleanliness
79% said the room was always clean
79%
Quietness at night
67% said the area was always quiet at night
67%
Clinicians on staff
194
total clinicians
4
ER physicians
By specialty
Internal medicine 18
Cardiology 8
Radiology 8
Interventional cardiology 4
General surgery 3
Orthopedic surgery 3
Obstetrics / gynecology 3
Neurology 2
Interventional radiology 2
Pulmonology 2
Hematology / oncology 2
Frequently asked questions
How long is the wait at West Calcasieu Cameron Hospital?

West Calcasieu Cameron Hospital does not currently publish a live wait-time feed. Call the ER directly at (337) 527-4240 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 Sulphur.

Is West Calcasieu Cameron 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 West Calcasieu Cameron Hospital, call (337) 527-4240.

Where is West Calcasieu Cameron Hospital located?

West Calcasieu Cameron Hospital is located at 701 East Cypress Street, Sulphur, LA, 70663. Phone: (337) 527-4240.