Hospitals in ZIP 71418 (Columbia, LA)
There are 2 Medicare-certified hospitals in ZIP 71418, Columbia, LA, within this CMS data release (average rating 3.0 / 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.
Data profile for ZIP 71418
Using CMS data, we can profile the 2 providers with a mailing address in ZIP 71418: 1 (50%) carries a published overall star rating. Recorded ownership divides as 1 for-profit, 1 government. In this ZIP, the top published overall rating is 3.0 out of 5 at CITIZENS MEDICAL CENTER (government).
| Providers on record | 2 |
|---|---|
| With a published overall rating | 1 of 2 (50%) |
| Average overall rating | 3.0 / 5 |
| Highest-rated provider | CITIZENS MEDICAL CENTER (3.0 / 5) |
| Ownership mix | 1 for-profit, 1 government |
| Certified beds (total) | Not reported |
| Providers with a federal penalty | 0 |
Choosing among hospitals in ZIP 71418
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 71418, Columbia, 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.
CMS measures by provider
| Provider | Care type | Overall | Ownership | Certified beds | Penalties |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CALDWELL MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, INC | Hospital | Not rated | for-profit | — | 0 |
| CITIZENS MEDICAL CENTER | Hospital | 3.0 | government | — | 0 |
Medicare-certified hospitals in ZIP 71418
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Data sources
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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