Our Lady of Lourdes Regional Medical Center in Lafayette received an “A” grade in patient safety from the Leapfrog Group in 2021 and 2022. The distinction is based on peer review of more than 30 performance measures looking at the number of accidents, injuries, infections and errors in a hospital setting, as well as the efficiency of systems a hospital puts in place to prevent harm.
Founded by the Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady in 1949, Our Lady of Lourdes is a regional acute care medical center focused on the healing ministry of Jesus Christ. Our Lady of Lourdes Regional Medical Center is capable of providing care across a range of illness and injury, including those that are extremely complex.
Overview of Our Lady of Lourdes
Lourdes is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady Health System, which is the largest locally-owned, not-for-profit health system in Louisiana. As such, our hospital has access to a great many resources - helping us to fulfill our mission.
Our Lady of Lourdes Health has been serving Acadiana since 1949. Lourdes is uniquely capable of being your healthcare partner across your full spectrum of life.
The hospital employs more than 2,200 people and offers a physician staff of over 500 doctors in a variety of medical and surgical specialties. We employ more than 2,800 team members, including a medical staff of more than 850 in a variety of medical surgical specialties.
That means we can provide for just about all your healthcare needs-even the most complex. And as part of FMOL Health, spanning Louisiana and Mississippi, our patients can get high-quality specialized care when and wherever they need it.
| Characteristic | Information |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1949 |
| Headquarters | Lafayette, LA |
| Organization type | Nonprofit |
| Industry | Hospitals and Health Care |
| Company size | 1,001-5,000 employees |
| Address | 4801 Ambassador Caffery Pkwy., Lafayette LA |
| Hours | Open 24 hours 7 days a week |
Centers of excellence and specialized care
When choosing our regional medical center, you have access to centers of excellence in the areas of orthopedics, stroke and a Robotic Surgery Program. We are home to southwest Louisiana’s only burn unit, and we have a Commission on Cancer-accredited oncology program.
Lourdes’ services include Centers of Excellence in the areas of Orthopedics, Stroke and a Robotics Surgery Program. The hospital is home to the only burn unit in Southwest Louisiana and a Commission on Cancer accredited oncology program.
A part of the Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady Health System, Our Lady of Lourdes is consistently awarded for compassionate care, clinical expertise, leading-edge technology and innovation.
Cancer care
At the JD Moncus Cancer Center, we’ve assembled a team of the best and brightest oncology specialists to lead the fight against cancer and work hand in hand with our patients to offer the best, most compassionate care available.
Our Lady of Lourdes Regional Medical Center treats a very high number of cancer patients. Our Lady of Lourdes Regional Medical Center is rated High Performing in the following procedures and conditions related to Cancer: Colon Cancer Surgery.
Our Lady of Lourdes Regional Medical Center is rated in the following adult specialties: Cancer Leukemia, Lymphoma & Myeloma • Colon Cancer Surgery • Lung Cancer Surgery • Prostate Cancer Surgery.
- Leukemia, Lymphoma & Myeloma - As Expected
- Colon Cancer Surgery - High Performing
- Lung Cancer Surgery - As Expected
- Prostate Cancer Surgery - As Expected
Heart care
A unique model of focused cardiovascular care spans two campuses, Our Lady of Lourdes Regional Medical Center and Our Lady of Lourdes Heart Hospital.
Lourdes operates Heart Hospital of Lafayette, a premier 32-bed cardiac facility. Cardiology and heart-related services include abdominal aortic aneurysm repair, heart attack care, heart arrhythmia treatment, aortic valve surgery, heart bypass surgery, heart failure care, pacemaker implantation and transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR).
Stroke and neurological care
As the first Stroke Center of Excellence in Louisiana, our neuromedical services provide the region with more than 100 specialized caregivers at 7 neurological clinics providing comprehensive care for a variety of nervous system disorders, including ALS, multiple sclerosis, stroke and more.
Neurology and neurosurgery services include care related to back surgery and spinal fusion, as well as stroke treatment.
Orthopedics and robotic surgery
Orthopedic services include hip fracture care, back surgery and spinal fusion, hip replacement and knee replacement. The hospital also offers a Robotic Surgery Program.
Burn care
We are home to southwest Louisiana’s only burn unit.
Women’s and children’s services
Our Lady of Lourdes recently acquired Women’s & Children’s Hospital offering the area’s only Pediatric Intensive Care Unit and Level 3 Surgical Neonatal Intensive Care Unit.
Our Lady of Lourdes Women’s & Children’s Hospital in Lafayette is the only hospital in the region specializing in care for women and children. Acadiana families can count on us to provide the highest quality, family-centered urgent and emergency care.
We meet the unique needs of children and families during medical emergencies, providing neonatal and pediatric emergency, critical and intensive care. We are home to Acadiana’s only Pediatric ICU and Level III Surgical NICU.
Neonatal intensive care
Having a baby is an exciting journey, but sometimes, a baby might come sooner than expected. Our team at Our Lady of Lourdes Women’s & Children’s Hospital has the experience and leading-edge technology to keep your little one safe and healthy.
That includes Acadiana’s only Level III Surgical NICU and an NICU Transport Team that can safely “bring the NICU to the baby.”
Our neonatal and pediatric transport teams are certified, trained and equipped to handle the most critical transports state-wide, including options for whole-body cooling, high-frequency ventilation and inhaled nitric oxide, 24/7.
Pediatric specialties
We have a host of pediatric specialties, including general surgery, orthopedics, neurology and pulmonology to provide comprehensive care to children of all ages.
Our goal is to make pediatric care easier for you and your child and to work together to create healthy habits that last a lifetime.
Women’s health
Women’s Health Services include labor and delivery services and comprehensive breast health services, along with a host of specialties just for women.
Imaging services
Our multidisciplinary, multifaceted network includes breast, neurological and musculoskeletal radiologists utilizing state-of-the-art technology at several locations in the region.
Each facility is American College of Radiology-accredited, with board-certified radiologists providing convenient scheduling and the best in patient care and accessibility.
- 1.5T MRI
- 64- and 128-Slice CT
- IV Sedation
- MRI, Pacemaker-Compatible
- Metal Suppression Software
- Nuclear Medicine/SPECT
- Ultrasound
- X-ray/Fluoroscopy
- STAT appointments for certain modalities
- Same-day courier service
- Quick report turnaround
- Early appointments
- All major insurance payers accepted
Primary care and access throughout Acadiana
With additional services including multiple clinics, four imaging locations and a primary care physician network, Lourdes provides easy access to comprehensive care throughout the community.
We are committed to providing quality primary care for you and your family thanks to a wide network of physicians you can count on. Our Lady of Lourdes and Lourdes Physician Group work together to bring care for every season of life.
As part of Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady Health System, access to specialty care is convenient and referrals are seamless.
Emergency and continuous hospital care
Our Lady of Lourdes Regional Medical Center is a regional acute care medical center focused on the healing ministry of Jesus Christ. The facility is open 24 hours 7 days a week.
Our Lady of Lourdes is uniquely capable of being your healthcare partner across your full spectrum of life. The hospital provides care for illnesses and injuries ranging from routine needs to conditions that are extremely complex.
Patient safety and experience
Lourdes’ consecutive top-tier grades acknowledges a consistent system of safety protocols that positions it as the safest hospital in the Lafayette area.
Patient experience scores are based on surveys given to patients after leaving the hospital. The Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems survey is required of most hospitals and asks patients to rate their hospital stay.
| Patient experience measure | This Hospital | National Average | State Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Satisfaction with the hospital overall | 92% | 88% | 89% |
| Willingness to recommend | 92% | 87% | 89% |
Satisfaction with the hospital overall reflects how the patient felt about their hospital stay and discharge overall. Willingness to recommend reflects the willingness of patients to recommend this hospital to others.
Quality rankings and rated services
To help patients decide where to receive care, U.S. News generates hospital rankings by evaluating data on nearly 5,000 hospitals. To be nationally ranked in a specialty, a hospital must excel in caring for the sickest, most medically complex patients.
Adult Rankings Updated: 8/4/2026. Our Lady of Lourdes Regional Medical Center is rated in the following adult specialties.
Rated procedures and conditions
- Cardiology, Heart & Vascular Surgery: Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Repair • Heart Attack • Heart Arrhythmia • Aortic Valve Surgery • Heart Bypass Surgery • Heart Failure • Pacemaker Implantation • Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR)
- Diabetes & Endocrinology: Diabetes
- Gastroenterology & GI Surgery: Colon Cancer Surgery
- Geriatrics
- Neurology & Neurosurgery: Back Surgery (Spinal Fusion) • Stroke
- Obstetrics & Gynecology: Maternity Care (Uncomplicated Pregnancy)
- Orthopedics: Hip Fracture • Back Surgery (Spinal Fusion) • Hip Replacement • Knee Replacement
- Otolaryngology: Ear, Nose & Throat Surgery
- Pulmonology & Lung Surgery: Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) • Lung Cancer Surgery • Pneumonia
- Urology: Prostate Cancer Surgery
How the ratings are determined
U.S. News Best Hospitals are divided into two types of evaluations: 14 specialty rankings (11 for Children’s Hospitals) and 24 procedures and conditions including maternity care.
The specialty rankings are for patients looking for a hospital that excels in treating more serious cases. Hospitals are ranked from 1 to 50 in each of 11 data-driven specialties.
In three data-driven specialties, Cancer, Cardiology, Heart & Vascular Surgery, and Orthopedics, the next 50 highest scoring hospitals are recognized as High Performing in that specialty. In Rehabilitation, the next 250 highest scoring hospitals are recognized as High Performing.
In the other seven data-driven specialties, hospitals not in the top 50 but in the top 10% of all hospitals evaluated are rated “high performing”.
Rankings in 11 of the specialties rely largely on objective, publicly available data, such as Medicare and Medicare Advantage claims, and focus on patient outcomes, such as survival rate, readmission rates and if patients were able to return home rather than needing additional care.
The remaining three specialties, Ophthalmology, Psychiatry, and Rheumatology, rankings are determined by where physicians in those fields have said they would refer their sickest patients.
The 24 Procedures and Conditions ratings classify hospitals into one of three performance tiers: ‘High Performing,’ ‘As Expected’ or ‘Evaluated’.
We analyzed data from multiple sources, including Medicare and Medicare Advantage claims, to assess the hospital's risk-adjusted outcomes, such as 30-day survival, 30-day readmission and length of stay.
These measure how well the hospital performed at the time of care and its ability to prevent an unplanned repeat visit to the hospital.
We also factored in variables linked to quality of care, including the number of patients treated, patient experience, nurse communication, and participation in public data registries.
Location and healthcare network
Our Lady of Lourdes Regional Medical Center is located at 4801 Ambassador Caffery Pkwy., Lafayette LA. The hospital is open 24 hours 7 days a week.
Our multidisciplinary network includes multiple clinics, four imaging locations and a primary care physician network. Other facilities in Acadiana provide additional access across Our Lady of Lourdes Health.
FMOL Health is making a bold move to redefine what healthcare means in the Gulf South. As part of our commitment to Advancing Acadiana, we are making updates across our campuses to create environments that match the exceptional care provided by our team.
Community-focused care
FMOL Health is one connected health system, where excellence meets empathy and care is delivered with purpose, compassion and great love. Wherever you meet us, you’ll find the same promise: the best care possible.
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Our Lady of Lourdes is a regional acute care medical center focused on the healing ministry of Jesus Christ. Its combination of acute care, specialty programs, women’s and children’s services, imaging, primary care and community facilities supports access to medical care throughout Acadiana.