Lake Charles Memorial Hospital
Lake Charles, LA · Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility (CCN 19T060)
- Patients discharged to the community (return home): Better
- Readmissions within 30 days of discharge: No Different
- Readmissions during the rehab stay: No Different
- C. difficile (C. diff) infections: No Different
Ownership: Non-profit · Phone: (337) 494-3000 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Lake Charles Memorial Hospital is rated better than the national rate for sending patients home to the community, and CMS reports it as better than national on 1 of 5 measures, with none rated worse.
Yes, patients at Lake Charles Memorial Hospital return home to the community at a rate better than the national average, and their readmission rates during and after the stay are no different than the national rate.
Lake Charles Memorial Hospital is a Medicare-certified, non-profit inpatient rehabilitation facility in Lake Charles, Louisiana, that provides intensive therapy to help patients regain function after a stroke, surgery, or serious injury before returning home.
About this facility
Lake Charles Memorial Hospital is a Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility (IRF) located in Lake Charles, Louisiana, in Calcasieu County. It has been Medicare-certified since January 1, 1987, and is operated as a non-profit facility.
An inpatient rehabilitation facility provides intensive, hospital-level therapy — including physical, occupational, and speech therapy — to help patients regain function and independence after a stroke, major surgery, or serious injury, with the goal of returning home rather than a long-term stay, which distinguishes it from a skilled nursing facility.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Lake Charles Memorial Hospital discharges patients to the community — meaning they return home — better than the national rate. Its rates of potentially preventable readmissions, both during the rehab stay and after discharge, are no different than the national rate. Its rate of catheter-associated infection is not separately listed here, and its C. diff healthcare-associated infection rate is no different than the national benchmark.
Taken together, CMS rates this facility better than the national benchmark on 1 of 5 reported measures, with no measures reported as worse than the national benchmark. Where a measure is not listed above as reported, CMS has not published a rate for it, which often reflects a low number of qualifying cases rather than any indication of quality concern.
This summary reflects CMS Care Compare data as most recently published; families are encouraged to verify current figures directly on the Care Compare website before making decisions.
Questions patients and families ask
What is an inpatient rehabilitation facility, and how is it different from a nursing home?
An inpatient rehabilitation facility provides intensive, hospital-level therapy to help patients regain function after a stroke, surgery, or serious injury, aiming for a return home, unlike a nursing home which typically offers longer-term, lower-intensity care.
How often do patients at this facility recover enough to return home?
CMS reports that Lake Charles Memorial Hospital discharges patients to the community better than the national rate.
How does this facility compare to national rates on readmissions?
Both its during-stay and after-discharge readmission rates are no different than the national rate.
How does this facility compare on healthcare-associated infections?
Its C. diff infection rate is no different than the national benchmark; a catheter-associated infection rate is not listed in the available data.
Does Medicare cover care at this facility?
Yes, this is a Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility.
Who owns this facility?
It is operated as a non-profit facility.
How long has this facility been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since January 1, 1987.
What conditions does inpatient rehabilitation treat?
The available data does not list specific conditions treated; please contact the facility at (337) 494-3000 or check Medicare Care Compare for details.
How is this facility's overall quality picture on CMS measures?
CMS rates it better than the national benchmark on 1 of 5 reported measures, with 0 measures rated worse than national.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the most current data at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/inpatient-rehabilitation-facility/19T060?state=LA.
What should I ask when choosing an inpatient rehab facility?
Consider asking about therapy hours, admission requirements, and length of stay by contacting the facility directly at (337) 494-3000.
How do I arrange a transfer to this facility from the hospital?
Transfer arrangements are typically coordinated by hospital staff; contact Lake Charles Memorial Hospital at (337) 494-3000 for specific admission procedures.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Outcome comparisons are CMS's published measures relative to the national rate. Verify current details with the facility and Medicare before making care decisions.