Acg Hospice
Houma, LA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 191657)
CMS process measure: 99.62 (state average 96.14 — above state average)
Serves: 46 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (985) 223-1865 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Acg Hospice received a 5-star family caregiver rating on the CMS CAHPS survey, with 90% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 99.62 is above the Louisiana state average of 96.14.
Acg Hospice serves 46 ZIP codes from its office in Houma, Louisiana, located in Terrebonne County.
Yes, Acg Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 191657, since 2008); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Acg Hospice is a for-profit hospice based in Houma, Louisiana, serving families in Terrebonne County and the surrounding area. It has been Medicare-certified since February 19, 2008 (CCN 191657).
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey gave Acg Hospice an overall rating of 5 stars. Ninety percent of respondents said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 88% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10. These figures reflect the experiences reported by surveyed caregivers and are published by CMS.
On CMS's composite process measure, which tracks whether recommended clinical processes were followed, Acg Hospice scored 99.62, which is above the Louisiana state average of 96.14. CMS also reports a care index score of 8 and notes that visits occurred in the last days of life for 69.1% of patients, according to the most recent published data.
Acg Hospice's service area, as listed in CMS data, spans 46 ZIP codes, indicating a fairly broad reach from its Houma office.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no cost or fee details are provided here. All figures in this profile come from CMS Care Compare data and are subject to CMS's most recent reporting vintage. Where CMS has not published a particular measure for a hospice, this is often due to small patient counts and should not be read as an indicator of lower quality.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Acg Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 191657) since February 19, 2008, 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?
Family caregivers gave Acg Hospice a 5-star CAHPS rating, with 90% saying they would definitely recommend it and 88% rating their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its CMS composite process score is 99.62, which is above the Louisiana state average of 96.14.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Acg Hospice serves 46 ZIP codes from its Houma, Louisiana office in Terrebonne County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 46 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, but CMS publishes it as part of the provider record.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Acg Hospice has been Medicare-certified since February 19, 2008.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care can be provided at any stage of a serious illness alongside curative treatment, while hospice care focuses on comfort for those who have stopped curative treatment and are expected to have a limited life expectancy.
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 care or support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify care settings for Acg Hospice; please contact the hospice at (985) 223-1865 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
To begin the process of arranging care, contact Acg Hospice directly at (985) 223-1865 and verify certification details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction, quality measure scores, and service area coverage — for Acg Hospice, contact them at (985) 223-1865 for specifics not covered in this published data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can verify Acg Hospice's certification and quality data at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/191657?state=LA.
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.