FREEDOM BEHAVIORAL HOSPITAL LAKE CHARLES

Lake Charles, LA

Lake Charles, LA 70601(337) 439-8111

Beds

392

Inpatient discharges a year

$4M

Net patient revenue a year

About this hospital

FREEDOM BEHAVIORAL HOSPITAL LAKE CHARLES is a 24-bed hospital in Lake Charles, LA.

CCN: 194120
County: Calcasieu Parish
Metro area: Lake Charles, LA MSA
Medicare contractor: Jurisdiction H, Novitas Solutions (07001)
In Medicare since: 2023
Last CMS survey: 2023

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Doctors and services
Accredited by DNV
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Finances
$4M net patient revenue
- Operating margin on patient care -59.0%
- -$2.3M net income
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Ownership and leadership
Owned by Freedom Behavioral Hospital Of Lake Charles LLC
- Private (for profit)
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Location

Lake Charles, LA 70601

(337) 439-8111

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Accreditation and services

DNV (since 2023)
Accreditation
None
Medical school affiliation
Private (for profit)
Ownership type
46
Medicare-certified beds
5
Registered nurses (full-time equivalent)
2023
In Medicare since

Source: CMS Provider of Services file, as reported by the hospital and state surveyors.

Size and patient volume

What FREEDOM BEHAVIORAL HOSPITAL LAKE CHARLES reported to Medicare in its latest cost report, covering Jan 1, 2025 to Dec 31, 2025.

392
Inpatient discharges
Medicare 26%, Medicaid 29%
4,649
Inpatient days
53% of available bed days used
47
Employees (full-time equivalent)

Source: CMS cost report (HCRIS) (report 843473). Figures cover the reporting period, which is not always 12 months, and are self-reported.

Utilization by payer and unit

Inpatient days and discharges FREEDOM BEHAVIORAL HOSPITAL LAKE CHARLES reported by payer. Medicare and Medicaid include their managed care plans, shown separately below.

	Medicare	Medicaid	Other	Total
Inpatient days	1,384	1,232	2,033	4,649
Discharges	102	115	175	392
Average length of stay	13.6 days	10.7 days	11.6 days	11.9 days
Average daily census	3.8	3.4	5.6	12.7

Beds and days by unit

Unit	Beds	Inpatient days	Medicare days	Occupancy
Adults & pediatrics	24	4,649	1,384	53%

Source: CMS cost report (HCRIS, Form 2552-10), report 843473, settled without audit. Hospitals report these figures themselves; they are not audited financial statements. Worksheet S-3 Part I.

Staff and facilities

Staff by profession and the rooms and units FREEDOM BEHAVIORAL HOSPITAL LAKE CHARLES reported at its latest Medicare certification survey (2023). Counts are people, not full-time equivalents.

5
Registered nurses
5
Licensed practical nurses
1
Dietitians
1
Social workers
35
Other personnel

Source: CMS Provider of Services file.

Income statement

Revenue, expenses and income FREEDOM BEHAVIORAL HOSPITAL LAKE CHARLES reported to Medicare for Jan 1, 2025 to Dec 31, 2025. Percentages are of net patient revenue.

Line	Amount	Share
Gross patient revenue (charges)	$9M	228.0%
Inpatient	$9M	228.0%
Contractual allowances and discounts	-$5.1M	-128.0%
Net patient revenue	$4M	100.0%
Operating expenses	-$6.3M	-159.0%
Operating income from patient care	-$2.3M	-59.0%
Net income	-$2.3M	-59.0%

Gross revenue by payer

Line	Amount	Share
Traditional Medicare	$539,226	6.5%
Other payers and self-pay	$7.8M	93.5%
Total charges	$8.3M	100.0%

Source: CMS cost report (HCRIS, Form 2552-10), report 843473, settled without audit. Hospitals report these figures themselves; they are not audited financial statements. Traditional Medicare is the program charges on Worksheets D-3 and D Part V; Medicaid is from Worksheet S-10.

Financial ratios

Computed from FREEDOM BEHAVIORAL HOSPITAL LAKE CHARLES's latest cost report.

-59.0%
Operating margin
Operating income from patient care / net patient revenue
-59.0%
Total margin
Net income / net patient revenue plus other income
35% of expenses
Personnel costs
Salaries, direct-care contract labor and core wage-related costs / operating expenses
$22.81
Average hourly wage
Adjusted salaries / paid hours (Worksheet S-3 Part II)
-233.4%
Return on assets
Net income for a year / total assets
0.15
Current ratio
Current assets / current liabilities
0.12
Quick ratio
Cash, temporary investments and net receivables / current liabilities
2 days
Days cash on hand
Cash and temporary investments / daily operating expenses excluding depreciation
16 days
Days in patient receivables
Net patient receivables / daily net patient revenue
97 days
Average payment period
Current liabilities / daily operating expenses excluding depreciation
3.96
Asset turnover
Total revenue for a year / total assets

Source: CMS cost report (HCRIS, Form 2552-10), report 843473, settled without audit. Hospitals report these figures themselves; they are not audited financial statements.

Balance sheet

What FREEDOM BEHAVIORAL HOSPITAL LAKE CHARLES owned and owed at the end of its reporting period (Dec 2025), across all fund types: $1M in total assets and a -$3.2M fund balance.

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Line	Amount	Of total assets
Cash and temporary investments	$31,459	3.1%
Patient receivables, net	$177,187	17.7%
Total current assets	$258,885	25.9%
Property and equipment, net of depreciation	$741,135	74.1%
Total assets	$1M	100.0%
Current liabilities	$1.7M	167.3%
Long-term debt	$2.5M	254.8%
Total liabilities	$4.2M	422.1%
Fund balance (net assets)	-$3.2M	-322.1%

Source: CMS cost report (HCRIS, Form 2552-10), report 843473, settled without audit. Hospitals report these figures themselves; they are not audited financial statements.

Financial trend

FREEDOM BEHAVIORAL HOSPITAL LAKE CHARLES's full-year cost reports, by fiscal year end. Reports shorter than ten months are left out.

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Fiscal year ending	Dec 2024	Dec 2025
Net patient revenue	$2.7M	$4M
Operating expenses	$5.4M	$6.3M
Operating margin	-102.2%	-59.0%
Net income	-$2.2M	-$2.3M
Total assets	$641,270	$1M
Discharges	526	392
Inpatient days	4,618	4,649
Beds	24	24
Employees (FTE)	59	47

Source: CMS cost report (HCRIS, Form 2552-10), report 843473, settled without audit. Hospitals report these figures themselves; they are not audited financial statements.

Departments

Each cost center FREEDOM BEHAVIORAL HOSPITAL LAKE CHARLES reports, largest first. Total cost includes its share of overhead; the cost-to-charge ratio is total cost / charges.

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Ancillary and outpatient departments

Department	Total cost	Charges	Cost-to-charge	Square feet
Drugs charged to patients	$461,022	$613,821	0.75	123
Laboratory	$53,052	$119,593	0.44
Medical supplies charged to patient	$42,054	$41,226	1.02
Psych	$13,633	$1M	0.01	220
Radiology-diagnostic	$4,082	$24,249	0.17
Operating room		$2,880
Respiratory therapy		$8,062
Physical therapy		$8,290
Occupational therapy		$1,810
Speech pathology		$2,581
Emergency		$22,848

Inpatient units

Department	Salaries	Total cost	Charges	Cost-to-charge	Square feet
Adults & pediatrics	$1.7M	$4M	$6.4M	0.62	17,098

Overhead (general service) departments

Department	Salaries	Direct cost	Paid hours	Average hourly wage	Square feet
Administrative & general	$382,327	$1.1M	12,322	$31.03	441
Dietary	$90,072	$324,006	1,715	$52.52
Employee benefits department		$310,364
Cap rel costs-bldg & fixt		$129,041			18,406
Housekeeping	$43,932	$109,246	2,874	$15.29
Operation of plant		$69,479			524
Laundry & linen service		$48,906
Medical records & library	$22,796	$29,781	1,022	$22.31

Source: CMS cost report (HCRIS, Form 2552-10), report 843473, settled without audit. Hospitals report these figures themselves; they are not audited financial statements. Worksheets A, B-1, C Part I and S-3 Part II.

Frequently asked questions

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How many patients does FREEDOM BEHAVIORAL HOSPITAL LAKE CHARLES admit?

FREEDOM BEHAVIORAL HOSPITAL LAKE CHARLES reported 392 inpatient discharges and 4,649 inpatient days from Jan 1, 2025 to Dec 31, 2025.

How many employees does FREEDOM BEHAVIORAL HOSPITAL LAKE CHARLES have?

FREEDOM BEHAVIORAL HOSPITAL LAKE CHARLES reported 47 full-time-equivalent employees on payroll from Jan 1, 2025 to Dec 31, 2025.

How much revenue does FREEDOM BEHAVIORAL HOSPITAL LAKE CHARLES make?

FREEDOM BEHAVIORAL HOSPITAL LAKE CHARLES reported $4M in net patient revenue on $9M of gross charges for Jan 1, 2025 to Dec 31, 2025, an operating margin of -59.0%, and net income of -$2.3M.

Is FREEDOM BEHAVIORAL HOSPITAL LAKE CHARLES accredited?

Yes. CMS's Provider of Services file lists DNV as the accrediting organization for FREEDOM BEHAVIORAL HOSPITAL LAKE CHARLES, effective 2023.

Who owns FREEDOM BEHAVIORAL HOSPITAL LAKE CHARLES?

In its Medicare enrollment, FREEDOM BEHAVIORAL HOSPITAL LAKE CHARLES reports Freedom Behavioral Hospital Of Lake Charles LLC as 5% or greater direct ownership interest (100%).

How many beds does FREEDOM BEHAVIORAL HOSPITAL LAKE CHARLES have?

FREEDOM BEHAVIORAL HOSPITAL LAKE CHARLES has 24 beds, including its psychiatric, rehabilitation and other subprovider units, in its latest Medicare cost report. 46 are Medicare-certified beds in CMS's Provider of Services file.

Where is FREEDOM BEHAVIORAL HOSPITAL LAKE CHARLES and what is its phone number?

FREEDOM BEHAVIORAL HOSPITAL LAKE CHARLES is located at Lake Charles, LA 70601. Its main phone number is (337) 439-8111.

What is FREEDOM BEHAVIORAL HOSPITAL LAKE CHARLES's CCN (Medicare provider number)?

FREEDOM BEHAVIORAL HOSPITAL LAKE CHARLES's CMS Certification Number (CCN), also called its Medicare provider number, is 194120.

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Utilization by payer and unit

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Staff and facilities

Income statement

Gross revenue by payer

Financial ratios

Balance sheet

Financial trend

Departments

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Income statement

Gross revenue by payer

Financial ratios

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Financial trend

Departments

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Inpatient units

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