A comprehensive guide to 109 maternity hospitals across Louisiana, including CMS quality ratings, Birthing-Friendly designations, and safety data to help you find the best place to give birth.
Top 10 Hospitals in Louisiana
The highest-rated hospitals for maternity care in Louisiana, based on CMS overall quality ratings and safety data.
| # | Hospital | City | Rating | Birthing-Friendly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ochsner Medical Center Acute | New Orleans | ★★★★☆ 4/5 | Yes |
| 2 | Christus Shreveport-Bossier Health System | Shreveport | ★★★★☆ 4/5 | Yes |
| 3 | Terrebonne General Medical Center – Parish | Houma | ★★★★☆ 4/5 | Yes |
| 4 | West Calcasieu Cameron Hospital | Sulphur | ★★★★☆ 4/5 | Yes |
| 5 | St Tammany Parish Hospital | Covington | ★★★★☆ 4/5 | Yes |
| 6 | Lake Charles Memorial Hospital | Lake Charles | ★★★★☆ 4/5 | Yes |
| 7 | Ochsner Medical Center-Kenner | Kenner | ★★★★☆ 4/5 | Yes |
| 8 | Lane Regional Medical Center | Zachary | ★★★★☆ 4/5 | Yes |
| 9 | Christus Ochsner St Patrick Hospital | Lake Charles | ★★★★☆ 4/5 | No |
| 10 | Christus Coushatta Health Care Center | Coushatta | ★★★★☆ 4/5 | No |
Hospitals by City in Louisiana
Browse maternity hospitals by city. Cities with 3 or more hospitals have detailed comparison pages.
Baton Rouge
Lafayette
New Orleans
Shreveport
Alexandria
Houma
Monroe
Lake Charles
Slidell
Hammond
Covington
Metairie
Columbia
Thibodaux
Natchitoches
Sulphur
Morgan City
Opelousas
Zachary
Mamou
Abbeville
Marrero
Crowley
Deridder
Jennings
New Iberia
Luling
Ruston
Springhill
Winnfield
Marksville
Oakdale
Homer
Bastrop
Mansfield
Kinder
Winnsboro
Minden
Jena
Rayville
West Monroe
Leesville
Ville Platte
Lake Providence
Many
Kenner
Chalmette
Bogalusa
Eunice
Greensburg
Farmerville
Breaux Bridge
Vivian
Lutcher
Saint Francisville
Dequincy
Donaldsonville
Amite
Franklin
Bunkie
Coushatta
Franklinton
Tallulah
Olla
New Roads
Jonesboro
Ferriday
Church Point
Arcadia
Independence
Kaplan
Delhi
Raceland
Cut Off
Bernice
Oak Grove
Birthing-Friendly Hospitals in Louisiana
This is below the national average of 50%. Expectant parents in Louisiana may want to prioritize hospitals with this designation.
The CMS Birthing-Friendly designation recognizes hospitals that meet quality benchmarks for maternity care, including lower C-section rates for low-risk pregnancies and implementation of evidence-based birth practices.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many hospitals for giving birth are in Louisiana?
There are 109 CMS-certified hospitals in Louisiana. Of these, 40 (37%) have earned the CMS Birthing-Friendly designation for quality maternity care.
What is the best hospital to give birth in Louisiana?
Based on CMS data, Terrebonne General Medical Center – Parish in Houma has the highest overall rating (4/5) in Louisiana. It also holds the CMS Birthing-Friendly designation.
How many Birthing-Friendly hospitals are in Louisiana?
Louisiana has 40 Birthing-Friendly designated hospitals out of 109 total (37%). This is below the national average of 50%. Expectant parents in Louisiana may want to prioritize hospitals with this designation.
