Egan-Ochsner Home Health River Parishes
La Place, LA · Medicare-certified home health agency (CCN 197244)
Patient survey (HHCAHPS): 5★
Serves: 44 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (985) 653-8117 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Egan-Ochsner Home Health River Parishes holds a 4-star CMS quality rating, above the Louisiana state average of 3.5, and a 5-star patient survey rating. These ratings come from CMS Care Compare data.
Egan-Ochsner Home Health River Parishes offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, and Home Health Aide services. It serves 44 ZIP codes from its office in La Place, Louisiana.
Yes, Egan-Ochsner Home Health River Parishes is Medicare-certified (CCN 197244), certified since April 14, 1989, so eligible home health services are covered under Medicare when ordered by a doctor. This certification status is confirmed through CMS Care Compare records.
About this agency
Egan-Ochsner Home Health River Parishes is a Medicare-certified home health agency based in La Place, Louisiana, certified since April 14, 1989. The agency is a proprietary (for-profit) organization offering Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, and Home Health Aide services.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Egan-Ochsner Home Health River Parishes holds a CMS quality star rating of 4 out of 5, which is above the Louisiana state average of 3.5 stars. The agency's patient survey star rating is 5 out of 5, based on responses from patients who received care. Among CMS quality measures reported, 99.10% of episodes showed timely initiation of care, and 91.40% of patients showed improvement in walking or moving around during the course of their home health care.
The agency reports serving 44 ZIP codes from its La Place, Louisiana office, indicating a moderately broad service area across the region. Ownership is classified by CMS as proprietary.
These figures reflect CMS Care Compare data and are subject to periodic updates by CMS; families should verify current ratings and measures directly on Medicare Care Compare before making care decisions. This profile does not include cost information, as CMS does not publish agency pricing data.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare pay for care from this agency?
Yes, Egan-Ochsner Home Health River Parishes is Medicare-certified (CCN 197244), certified since April 14, 1989, so Medicare covers eligible home health services when ordered by a doctor.
What services does this agency offer?
The agency offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, and Home Health Aide services.
What is this agency's CMS quality star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
The agency has a 4-star CMS quality rating, which is above the Louisiana state average of 3.5 stars.
What do patients say about this agency in the CMS patient survey?
The agency received a 5-star patient survey rating according to CMS Care Compare data.
How do I check this agency's quality and staffing record?
You can review detailed quality and staffing data on Medicare Care Compare at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/home-health/197244?state=LA.
What areas and ZIP codes does this agency serve?
The agency reports serving 44 ZIP codes from its office in La Place, Louisiana.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 44 this agency reports serving.
What questions should I ask before hiring this agency?
Consider asking about current availability, specific staff qualifications, and how they coordinate with your physician; contact the agency at (985) 653-8117 for these details and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
How long has this agency been Medicare-certified?
The agency has been Medicare-certified since April 14, 1989.
Who owns this agency — for-profit, non-profit, or government?
CMS classifies the agency's ownership as proprietary, meaning it is a for-profit organization.
How much does home health care cost and who pays?
CMS does not publish cost figures for this agency; contact the agency at (985) 653-8117 for cost information and verify coverage details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I contact this agency to start care?
You can reach Egan-Ochsner Home Health River Parishes at (985) 653-8117 to inquire about starting care.
What percentage of patients received timely initiation of care?
According to CMS data, 99.10% of patients received timely initiation of care from this agency.
What percentage of patients showed improvement in walking or moving around?
CMS data shows 91.40% of patients improved in walking or moving around while receiving care from this agency.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh); certified since 04/14/1989. Ratings are CMS's official measures, not Care Considered's opinion. Always verify current status with the agency and Medicare before arranging care.