Acg Hospice ,
Hammond, LA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 191639)
CMS process measure: 100 (state average 96.14 — above state average)
Serves: 82 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (985) 773-1995 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
According to CMS Care Compare data, 78% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend Acg Hospice, and the hospice scored 100.00 on the CMS composite process measure, above the Louisiana state average of 96.14. CMS has not published a separate overall CAHPS star rating for this hospice in the available data.
Acg Hospice, serves 82 ZIP codes from its Hammond, Louisiana office in Tangipahoa County. Families should contact the hospice directly to confirm whether a specific address is included in its current service area.
Yes, Acg Hospice, is Medicare-certified (CCN 191639), certified since 2007. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Acg Hospice, is a Medicare-certified hospice in Hammond, Louisiana, located in Tangipahoa County. It is a for-profit hospice, certified for Medicare participation since April 27, 2007. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CMS CAHPS Hospice Survey reported that 78% would definitely recommend this hospice, and 78% rated the hospice's overall care between 9 and 10 on a 10-point scale. CMS has not published a distinct overall CAHPS star rating for this hospice in the data provided; this can occur when patient counts are small.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice delivers a bundle of recommended care processes, this hospice scored 100.00, compared to a Louisiana state average of 96.14 — placing it above the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 9 and notes that 76.6% of patients received visits during the last days of life, according to the same data set.
Acg Hospice, reports serving a broad area, covering 82 ZIP codes from its Hammond, LA office. Families should confirm whether their specific address falls within the current service area by contacting the hospice directly.
All figures above are drawn from CMS Care Compare hospice data as provided; families are encouraged to review the listing directly on Medicare Care Compare for the most current information.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Acg Hospice, is Medicare-certified (CCN 191639), certified since April 27, 2007, and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
What do family caregivers say about this hospice in the CMS survey?
In the CMS CAHPS Hospice Survey data provided, 78% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 78% rated its care 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS has not published a separate overall star rating for this hospice in this data set.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
This hospice scored 100.00 on the CMS composite process measure, compared to a Louisiana state average of 96.14, placing it above the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 9 and that 76.6% of patients received visits in the last days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Acg Hospice, reports serving 82 ZIP codes from its office in Hammond, Louisiana, in Tangipahoa County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 82 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Acg Hospice, is a for-profit hospice. Ownership type does not by itself determine quality of care; CMS quality measures and survey results are the best available indicators from this data set.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
This hospice has been Medicare-certified since April 27, 2007.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care can be provided at any stage of a serious illness alongside curative treatment and focuses on comfort and symptom relief, while hospice care is for people who have chosen to stop curative treatment and are focused on comfort, typically in the final months of life.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort and quality of life rather than curing the underlying illness; it does not mean giving up on care, support, or symptom management.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify the settings in which this hospice delivers care; contact Acg Hospice, at (985) 773-1995 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe the intake process; contact Acg Hospice, at (985) 773-1995 to ask how to begin care, and verify certification details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about caregiver satisfaction survey results, how a hospice's quality scores compare to state averages, the area served, and how to begin care — Acg Hospice, can be reached at (985) 773-1995 for specifics not covered in CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Acg Hospice, (CCN 191639) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/191639?state=LA to review the most current CMS data.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh). Survey results are reported by family caregivers through the official CAHPS Hospice Survey; CMS publishes them only above response-count thresholds. Always verify current details with the hospice and Medicare before arranging care.