Hospitals in ZIP 70809 (Baton Rouge, LA)

The current CMS data lists 2 Medicare-certified hospitals that serve ZIP 70809 in Baton Rouge, LA, with an average overall star rating of 3.0 out of 5 among rated providers.

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Hospitals deliver inpatient medical and surgical care, emergency services, and diagnostic testing. Medicare-certified hospitals receive CMS star ratings that cover mortality, safety, readmission, patient experience, and timely and effective care.

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Side-by-side provider data

ProviderCare typeOverallOwnershipCertified bedsPenalties
APOLLO BEHAVIORAL HEALTH HOSPITAL, L L CHospitalNot ratedfor-profit—0
BATON ROUGE GENERAL MEDICAL CENTERHospital3.0non-profit—0

CMS data for ZIP 70809

The current data counts 2 hospitalss in ZIP 70809; 1 (50%) publish an overall CMS rating. Recorded ownership divides as 1 for-profit, 1 non-profit. In this ZIP, the top published overall rating is 3.0 out of 5 at BATON ROUGE GENERAL MEDICAL CENTER (non-profit).

Providers on record2
With a published overall rating1 of 2 (50%)
Average overall rating3.0 / 5
Highest-rated providerBATON ROUGE GENERAL MEDICAL CENTER (3.0 / 5)
Ownership mix1 for-profit, 1 non-profit
Certified beds (total)Not reported
Providers with a federal penalty0
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What to weigh in ZIP 70809

A sensible first step is to line up the CMS Five-Star ratings, since they distill health inspections, staffing, and quality measures into one score. Treat a strong overall rating as a starting signal, then dig into the inspection findings and staffing numbers that produced it.

Where you can, visit each option in ZIP 70809, Baton Rouge, LA, ask how care plans are created and revisited, and get costs, coverage, and availability confirmed in writing. Steady staffing and open communication with families count for as much as any published rating.

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Hospitals on record in ZIP 70809

Hospital · Proprietary Apollo Behavioral Health Hospital, L L C Baton Rouge, LA 70809 No CMS rating Hospital · Voluntary non-profit - Private Baton Rouge General Medical Center Baton Rouge, LA 70809 CMS rating 3.0 / 5

Frequently asked questions

Where does this information come from?
All figures come from the CMS Care Compare public dataset (processing date 2026-10-06). CMS has not reviewed or endorsed this site. Verify current details at Medicare.gov before making care decisions.
Which hospital in ZIP 70809 has the highest CMS rating?
In the current data, BATON ROUGE GENERAL MEDICAL CENTER has the highest published CMS overall star rating among hospitals in ZIP 70809, at 3.0 out of 5.
How many certified beds are reported in ZIP 70809?
No certified-bed counts are published for the providers currently listed in ZIP 70809. Bed counts apply to nursing homes; other provider types do not report them.
How many hospitals in ZIP 70809 have a published rating?
1 of the 2 hospitals in ZIP 70809 (50%) have a published CMS overall star rating in the current data.
Do any providers in ZIP 70809 have federal penalties?
No federal penalties are recorded for the providers currently listed in ZIP 70809 in this CMS data.
What is the average CMS rating for hospitals in ZIP 70809?
Among providers with a published overall rating, the average CMS overall star rating for hospitals in ZIP 70809 is 3.0 out of 5. Inspection, staffing, and quality-measure details are shown for each provider.

About the data

Data source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (processing date 2026-10-06). See the methodology page for normalization details. This page is informational only and is not medical advice.

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