Quick answers
- Does CHRISTUS Central Louisiana Surgical Hospital have an emergency room?
- Medicare (CMS) data does not list emergency services at CHRISTUS Central Louisiana Surgical Hospital. The closest hospitals that do: Rapides Regional Medical Center (0.7 mi), CHRISTUS St Frances Cabrini Hospital (1.7 mi) and Alexandria Hospital (5.7 mi). In a medical emergency, call 911.
- Where is CHRISTUS Central Louisiana Surgical Hospital?
- 651 North Bolton Ave, Alexandria, LA 71301, in Rapides Parish, Louisiana.
- What is the phone number of CHRISTUS Central Louisiana Surgical Hospital?
- (318) 449-6400, as listed by Medicare (CMS).
- What is the Medicare star rating of CHRISTUS Central Louisiana Surgical Hospital?
- CMS does not show an overall star rating for this hospital. This is common, for example when a hospital reports too few quality measures or is not part of the rating program.
Specialties and care areas[4][9][10]
- Interventional pain management
- Gastroenterology
- Otolaryngology (ENT)
- General Surgery
- Gynecology
- Neurosurgery
- Ophthalmology
- Oral Surgery
- Orthopedics
- Podiatry
- Urology
Treatments[6]
- MRI
- CT scan
- Ultrasound
- X-ray
- Laboratory testing
Procedures[4][9]
- Gastroenterology procedures
- Robotic surgery (da Vinci 5)
- Breast biopsy
- da Vinci robotic surgery
Programs and centers[5][7][8]
- Outpatient surgery
- Overnight inpatient stays
- Pre-admission testing
Visiting and practical information
Recognition[6]
- ACR accredited imaging technology
- High complexity CLIA certified laboratory
Doctors and clinicians (137)
137 doctors and other clinicians list CHRISTUS Central Louisiana Surgical Hospital as a hospital where they work, in Medicare's official clinician data (updated 2026-10-02). It is not a complete staff list.
Main specialties
- Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)30
- Nurse Practitioner18
- Family Practice13
- General Surgery10
- Physician Assistant9
- Diagnostic Radiology6
- Urology6
- Orthopedic Surgery6
- Otolaryngology5
- Ophthalmology5
- Anesthesiology4
- Neurology3
Doctors with a page on this site (137)
- Aaron D. Edwards, NPNurse Practitioner
- Alaa H. Younes, MDInternal Medicine
- Amy B. Griffin, MDFamily Practice
- Andrew M. Giorlando, MDDiagnostic Radiology
- Angela D. Parrish, CNACertified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)
- Anna F. Parten, PAPhysician Assistant
- Anthony D. Boudreaux, CNACertified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)
- Ariel O. Antezana, MDNeurology
- Arsham Naalbandian, MDNeurology
- Ashley N. Strickland, NPNurse Practitioner
- Bassam Abi-Rached, MDHematology/Oncology
- Benjamin B. Close, MDAllergy/Immunology
- Brian W. Blakewood, CNACertified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)
- Brittani E. Billingsley, NPNurse Practitioner
- Bruce E. Rayburn, MDGeneral Surgery
- Bryan I. Hartley, MDDiagnostic Radiology
- Carrie Webster, CNACertified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)
- Charles R. Bowie, MDNeurosurgery
- Cheryl D. Randal, MDDiagnostic Radiology
- Christian J. Wold, MDOtolaryngology
- Christina D. Kendrick, CNACertified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)
- Christine L. Smith, NPNurse Practitioner
- Christine Taylor, MDAnesthesiology
- Christopher M. Griffin, MDFamily Practice
And 113 more: the button below opens the full list.
Names link to the doctor’s page on this site when there is one, otherwise to the official NPI Registry record (U.S. Department of Health and Human Services). Find a doctor · Source: CMS Facility Affiliation Data
Nearest emergency rooms
Hospitals that list emergency services, by straight-line distance (not driving distance).
- Rapides Regional Medical Center0.7 mi · Alexandria, LA · Acute Care Hospital
- CHRISTUS St Frances Cabrini Hospital1.7 mi · Alexandria, LA · Acute Care Hospital
- Alexandria Hospital5.7 mi · Alexandria, LA · Acute Care Hospital
- Avoyelles Hospital26 mi · Marksville, LA · Acute Care Hospital
- Bunkie General Hospital29 mi · Bunkie, LA · Critical Access Hospital
Other hospitals nearby
- Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Alexan…0.8 mi · Alexandria, LA · Inpatient Rehabilitation Hospital
- Central Louisiana State Hospital1.7 mi · Pineville, LA · Psychiatric Hospital
- Riverside Hospital of Louisiana2.0 mi · Alexandria, LA · Long-Term Acute Care Hospital
- Longleaf Hospital3.0 mi · Alexandria, LA · Psychiatric Hospital
Nursing homes, hospice, home health and dialysis nearby
Medicare-certified providers within 25 miles, by straight-line distance. Hospice and home health care is given at home: their address is the office.
Nursing homes
- Matthews Memorial Health Care Center0.9 mi · Alexandria, LA · 1 of 5 stars
- The Summit1.8 mi · Alexandria, LA · 2 of 5 stars
- Lexington House2.0 mi · Alexandria, LA · 2 of 5 stars
All nursing homes in the state →
Hospice providers
- Harbor Hospice of Alexandria, LP2.3 mi · Alexandria, LA
- Still Waters Hospice, LLC2.3 mi · Alexandria, LA
- CHRISTUS Hospice St Frances Cabrini5.7 mi · Alexandria, LA
All hospice providers in the state →
Home health agencies
- Better Care Home Health, Inc.2.3 mi · Alexandria, LA
- Elara Caring2.3 mi · Alexandria, LA
- Lagniappe Homecare Alexandria2.3 mi · Alexandria, LA · 3 of 5 stars
All home health agencies in the state →
Dialysis facilities
- FKC - Bayou Roberts2.3 mi · Alexandria, LA · 3 of 5 stars
- Fmcna - Alexandria2.3 mi · Alexandria, LA · 2 of 5 stars
- Fmcna - South Alexandria2.3 mi · Alexandria, LA · 1 of 5 stars
Outpatient surgery centers nearby
Medicare-certified ambulatory surgery centers within 25 miles, by straight-line distance.
- Wallace Laser and Surgery Center5.7 mi · Alexandria, LA
Community care nearby
Health centers, clinics, urgent care and pharmacies closest to this hospital, by straight-line distance, from official HRSA, Medicare and NPI Registry data. In a medical emergency, call 911.
Community health centers
- Rosenthal Montessori Elementary School Based Clinic0.5 mi · Alexandria, LA · Community health center
- Bolton High School Based Clinic0.8 mi · Alexandria, LA · Community health center
- L.S. Rugg Elementary School Based Clinic0.8 mi · Alexandria, LA · Community health center
Clinics and urgent care
- Mid State Orthopaedic Urgent Care, LLC2.3 mi · Alexandria, LA · Urgent care center
- DM Properties of Lafayette, LLC5.7 mi · Alexandria, LA · Urgent care center
- Healthy Steps Pediatrics6.1 mi · Pineville, LA · Rural health clinic
Pharmacies
- Albertsons LLC2.3 mi · Alexandria, LA · Community/retail pharmacy
- CHRISTUS Health Central Louisiana2.3 mi · Alexandria, LA · Community/retail pharmacy
- Medsource Pharmacy Services2.3 mi · Alexandria, LA · Pharmacy
About the Medicare star rating
CMS (the federal Medicare agency) gives many hospitals an overall rating from 1 to 5 stars, based on measures of mortality, safety, readmissions, patient experience and timely care. It is one piece of information: ask your doctor what matters for your care. See the full Medicare profile →
Medicare quality data
What CHRISTUS Central Louisiana Surgical Hospital reported to Medicare (CMS), the federal agency that publishes these results for hospitals nationwide. These are averages for many patients, not a prediction for any one person: ask your doctor what matters for your care. In a medical emergency, call 911.
What patients said (patient survey)
What this means: Patients who stayed overnight answered a national survey (HCAHPS) about their stay. More stars mean patients reported a better experience than at other hospitals. The percentages show how often patients gave the best answer, next to the national average.
| Summary star rating (all survey topics) | Not reported to Medicare |
|---|---|
| Overall rating of the hospital | Not reported to Medicare |
| Would recommend the hospital | Not reported to Medicare |
| Nurses communicated well | Not reported to Medicare |
| Doctors communicated well | Not reported to Medicare |
| Staff explained medicines | Not reported to Medicare |
| Information about recovery at home | Not reported to Medicare |
| Room and bathroom kept clean | Not reported to Medicare |
| Quiet at night | Not reported to Medicare |
| Rated the hospital 9 or 10 out of 10 | 83%National average: 72% |
| Would definitely recommend the hospital | 88%National average: 71% |
| Nurses “always” communicated well | 91%National average: 80% |
| Doctors “always” communicated well | 81%National average: 80% |
| Staff “always” explained medicines before giving them | 76%National average: 62% |
| Were given information about recovery at home | 86%National average: 86% |
| Room and bathroom “always” clean | 87%National average: 74% |
| Area around the room “always” quiet at night | 84%National average: 60% |
| Completed surveys | 84Response rate: 36% |
Source: Patient survey (HCAHPS) - Hospital — CMS, released July 22, 2026; patients discharged October 2024 to September 2025.
Infections caught in the hospital
What this means: CMS compares the number of infections patients caught in this hospital with the number expected for a hospital like it. The number shown is that ratio: below 1 means fewer infections than expected, above 1 means more. “Better” or “worse” is shown only when the difference is clear in the data.
| Central line bloodstream infections (CLABSI) | Not reported to Medicare |
|---|---|
| Catheter-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTI) | Not reported to Medicare |
| Surgical site infections after colon surgery | Not reported to Medicare |
| Surgical site infections after abdominal hysterectomy | Not reported to Medicare |
| MRSA bloodstream infections | Not reported to Medicare |
| Clostridioides difficile (C. diff) intestinal infections | Not reported to Medicare |
Source: Healthcare Associated Infections - Hospital — CMS, released July 22, 2026.
Complications and deaths
What this means: Death rates are the share of patients who died within 30 days of going into the hospital for that condition, adjusted for how sick they were. PSI-90 combines several serious complications (a lower number is better). “No different from the national rate” is the most common result and means the hospital is in line with hospitals nationwide.
| Deaths within 30 days: heart attack patients | Not reported to Medicare |
|---|---|
| Deaths within 30 days: heart failure patients | Not reported to Medicare |
| Deaths within 30 days: pneumonia patients | Not reported to Medicare |
| Deaths within 30 days: COPD patients | Not reported to Medicare |
| Deaths within 30 days: stroke patients | Not reported to Medicare |
| Deaths within 30 days: coronary bypass surgery (CABG) | Not reported to Medicare |
| Serious complications (patient safety indicator PSI-90) | 0.93No different from the national rate |
| Complications after hip or knee replacement | 4.7% |
Source: Complications and Deaths - Hospital — CMS, released September 10, 2026; data from July 2022 to June 2024.
Return visits to the hospital (readmissions)
What this means: The share of patients who had to be admitted to a hospital again within 30 days after going home, adjusted for how sick they were. A lower percentage is better.
| Returned to any hospital within 30 days (all patients) | Not reported to Medicare |
|---|---|
| Readmitted within 30 days: heart attack | Not reported to Medicare |
| Readmitted within 30 days: heart failure | Not reported to Medicare |
| Readmitted within 30 days: pneumonia | Not reported to Medicare |
| Readmitted within 30 days: COPD | Not reported to Medicare |
| Readmitted within 30 days: coronary bypass surgery | Not reported to Medicare |
| Readmitted within 30 days: hip or knee replacement | 6.6% |
Source: Unplanned Hospital Visits - Hospital — CMS, released September 10, 2026; data from July 2023 to June 2025.
Emergency room times and sepsis care
What this means: ER time is the middle (median) time from arriving at the emergency room to leaving it; busier ERs usually have longer times, so the ER volume is shown too. Leaving before being seen: a lower percentage is better. Sepsis is a life-threatening reaction to an infection; a higher percentage means more patients got every recommended early step.
| Average (median) time patients spent in the emergency room before leaving (OP-18b) | Not reported to Medicare |
|---|---|
| Patients who left the emergency room before being seen (OP-22) | Not reported to Medicare |
| Sepsis patients who got all the recommended early care (SEP-1) | Too few cases to report |
Source: Timely and Effective Care - Hospital — CMS, released July 22, 2026.
ER wait times and Medicare ratings nearby
How this hospital compares with others in the area, ranked only by official Medicare (CMS) numbers.
Prices
We have not been able to read a price file for CHRISTUS Central Louisiana Surgical Hospital yet. Every US hospital must publish its standard charges online (federal price transparency rule): look for “price transparency” or “standard charges” on the hospital’s website, or call the hospital and ask for an estimate. In a medical emergency, call 911.
Hospital information
| Hospital type | Acute Care Hospital |
|---|---|
| Address | 651 North Bolton Ave, Alexandria, LA 71301 |
| Parish | Rapides Parish |
| State | Louisiana |
| Phone | (318) 449‑6400 |
| Emergency services | Not listed |
| Ownership | Proprietary |
| Medicare overall rating | Not rated by CMS |
| CMS Certification Number | 190298 |
| Name in Medicare records | CHRISTUS CENTRAL LOUISIANA SURGICAL HOSPITAL |
| Profile level | Medicare data + hospital website |
| Main phone on the hospital’s website | (318) 443‑3511[4] |
| Official website | clshospital.com |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Sources
- Hospital General Information — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated 2026-07-22, retrieved 2026-10-29
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare profile of this hospital
- U.S. Census Bureau Geocoder — map position used for distances
From the hospital’s website
Numbers match the citations above. Checked 2026-10-30.
- CHRISTUS Central Louisiana Surgical Hospital — clshospital.com
- Preparing for Surgery - CHRISTUS Central Louisiana Surgical Hospital — clshospital.com
- Imaging & Lab - CHRISTUS Central Louisiana Surgical Hospital — clshospital.com
- Inpatient - CHRISTUS Central Louisiana Surgical Hospital — clshospital.com
- Services - CHRISTUS Central Louisiana Surgical Hospital — clshospital.com
- Procedures - CHRISTUS Central Louisiana Surgical Hospital — clshospital.com
- About - CHRISTUS Central Louisiana Surgical Hospital — clshospital.com