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Baton Rouge General-Bluebonnet

Explore care at Baton Rouge General-Bluebonnet in Baton Rouge, LA, and compare its services, physicians, and hospital ratings on Healthgrades. Find the best healthcare options for your needs, all in one place.

73%

Patient Experience Rating

8% higher than the national average

Safety Ratings

How well a hospital safeguards patients from potential complications

No events relating to foreign objects left in body during a surgery or procedure

1 rating was worse than expected

  • Respiratory failure following surgery

2 ratings were better than expected

9 ratings were as expected

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Hospital Quality

Clinical Ratings

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Complication Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionIn Hospital

Pacemaker Procedures

In Hospital

As Expected

Mortality Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionMortality In-HospitalMortality within 30 days

Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) Surgery

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Coronary Interventional Procedures (Inpatient)

Mortality In-Hospital

Worse than Expected

Mortality within 30 days

Worse than Expected

Valve Surgery

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Heart Attack

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Heart Failure

Mortality In-Hospital

Worse than Expected

Mortality within 30 days

Worse than Expected

Complication Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionIn Hospital

Diabetic Emergencies

In Hospital

Better than Expected

Mortality Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionMortality In-HospitalMortality within 30 days

Respiratory Failure

Mortality In-Hospital

Worse than Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Sepsis

Mortality In-Hospital

Worse than Expected

Mortality within 30 days

Worse than Expected

Pulmonary Embolism

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Complication Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionIn Hospital

Gallbladder Removal Surgery

In Hospital

Worse than Expected

Mortality Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionMortality In-HospitalMortality within 30 days

Bowel Obstruction

Mortality In-Hospital

Worse than Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

Worse than Expected

Gastrointestinal Bleed

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Pancreatitis

Mortality In-Hospital

Worse than Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Colorectal Surgeries

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Mortality Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionMortality In-HospitalMortality within 30 days

Cranial Neurosurgery

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Stroke

Mortality In-Hospital

Worse than Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Complication Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionIn Hospital

Hip Fracture Treatment

In Hospital

Worse than Expected

Total Knee Replacement

In Hospital

Worse than Expected

Hip Replacement

In Hospital

Worse than Expected

Complication Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionIn Hospital

Outpatient Total Knee Replacement

In Hospital

As Expected

Outpatient Total Hip Replacement

In Hospital

Worse than Expected

Complication Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionIn Hospital

Outpatient Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia

In Hospital

As Expected

Complication Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionIn Hospital

Prostate Removal Surgery

In Hospital

Worse than Expected

Mortality Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionMortality In-HospitalMortality within 30 days

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)

Mortality In-Hospital

Worse than Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Pneumonia

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Complication Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionIn Hospital

Spinal Fusion

In Hospital

As Expected

Complication Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionIn Hospital

Carotid Procedures

In Hospital

Worse than Expected

Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Repair

In Hospital

As Expected

Peripheral Vascular Bypass

In Hospital

As Expected

Data Source

Patient Experience

Patient experience measures tell you how patients felt about the care they received at the hospital. These measures are based on the Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (HCAHPS) survey data from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).

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71%

Patients who gave a rating of 9 or 10

5% higher than the national average

73%

Would definitely recommend

8% higher than the national average

Baton Rouge General-Bluebonnet

National Average

Communication about medicines

Percent of patients who said that staff always explained medicines before giving them to patients

100%50%0%58%57%

Communication with nurses

Percent of patients who said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

100%50%0%75%75%

Communication with doctors

Percent of patients who said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

100%50%0%83%76%

Discharge Information

Percent of patients who said they were given information about recovering at home

100%50%0%85%84%

Responsiveness of hospital staff

Percent of patients who said they always received help quickly from hospital staff

100%50%0%55%58%

Care Transition

Percent of patients who said they understood their care needs when they left the hospital

100%50%0%51%47%

Baton Rouge General-Bluebonnet

National Average

Cleanliness

Percent of patients who said their room and bathroom were always kept clean

100%50%0%65%67%

Quietness

Percent of patients who said the area around their rooms was always kept quiet at night

100%50%0%67%55%

Providers

Provider Reviews

I just started treating with Dr. Lalonde and have been very satisfied. He listens to you and is very concerned. He is extremely easy to discuss your medical concerns and works diligently to determine a diagnosis and then treatment. Highly recommend Dr. Lalonde!

Apr 23 2025

Review for Dr. Lalonde

Dr. McDonald is incredibly knowledgeable, is an active listener, and takes the time to answer questions. I’m admittedly a high-maintenance visit for him, yet he is always responsive to my specific concerns. The entire team at his Gastroenterology Associates office (and the at the Endoscopy Center...

Apr 23 2025

Review for Dr. McDonald Sr

Dr. Cook, with the utmost respect, listened to and answered the many questions I had pre and post-op of a femoral hernia repair. I would not hesitate to refer him to friend, family or use him again, if needed. The surgical process, aftercare and recovery were exceptional.

Apr 23 2025

Review for Dr. Cook

Fantastic! Wonderful doctor!

Apr 23 2025

Review for Dr. Arbour Jr

Nothing slips by her. Very attentive and listens to my feedback on various issues. Highly recommend her as your DR

Apr 23 2025

Review for Dr. Carlisle

Location

Baton Rouge General-Bluebonnet

8585 Picardy Ave, Baton Rouge LA 70809

CallDirections

(225) 763-4000

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Baton Rouge General-Bluebonnet located?

Baton Rouge General-Bluebonnet is located at 8585 Picardy Ave, Baton Rouge, LA 70809. Find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.

Has Baton Rouge General-Bluebonnet won any recent awards from Healthgrades?

No, Baton Rouge General-Bluebonnet has not won any awards in the past few years. Search for Hospitals on Healthgrades to find more.

Is Baton Rouge General-Bluebonnet highly rated with patients?

71% patients recommend this hospital. See Healthgrades for detailed clinical ratings by specialty.

Does Baton Rouge General-Bluebonnet score well in safety ratings?

Healthgrades tracks outcome ratings for 12 hospital services. View more details here.

How do I get in at Baton Rouge General-Bluebonnet?

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Contact Us

8585 Picardy Ave

Baton Rouge, LA 70809

Directions

(225) 763-4000