Lallie Kemp Medical Center
Owned by Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center - Health Care Servic
Independence, LA • Hospital ID 191321
What You Need to Know
| Emergency room wait time |
1h 44m
This is 27m shorter
than the LA average
Ranked #21 of 88 LA hospitals for speed
Faster than 76% of LA hospitals |
|---|---|
| Patient safety record | Safety data not available |
| Ownership class | Not reported |
Overall Score
65
Out of 100 (compared to other LA hospitals)
Good performance
Based on emergency wait times, safety records, and patient satisfaction
How We Rate Hospitals
We compare each hospital only to others in the same state. This keeps comparisons fair since different regions have different challenges.
Above Average
Top third of LA hospitals
Top third of LA hospitals
Average
Middle third of LA hospitals
Middle third of LA hospitals
Below Average
Bottom third of LA hospitals
Bottom third of LA hospitals
Faster Emergency Rooms Nearby
Other LA hospitals where patients typically wait less time:
Faster emergency rooms in LA
Hospitals in LA with shorter average emergency room wait times
- Lady of the Sea General Hospital 52 min
- Richardson Medical Center 53 min
- Ochsner St. Mary 80 min
- East Carroll Parish Hospital 83 min
- St. Helena Parish Hospital 85 min
Understanding the Terms
Readmissions: When patients need to return within 30 days of being discharged. Lower numbers are better.
Complications: Problems that happen during or after procedures, measured per 1,000 procedures. Lower numbers are better.
Patient satisfaction: How patients rate their overall experience on surveys. Higher scores are better.
OP-18b: The official national measure of emergency room wait times.
Data sources: Official federal datasets from CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services). Updated monthly. This information is for educational purposes and should not replace medical advice.
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