Amedisys Hospice
Lafayette, LA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 191674)
CMS process measure: 100 (state average 96.14 — above state average)
Serves: 36 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (337) 988-9778 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for Amedisys Hospice, so no star rating or percent-recommend figure is available. However, its CMS composite process score is 100.00, above the Louisiana state average of 96.14.
Amedisys Hospice serves 36 ZIP codes from its Lafayette, LA office in Lafayette County. Families in this area can confirm coverage by contacting the hospice directly.
Yes, Amedisys Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 191674, since 2011). The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Amedisys Hospice is a Medicare-certified hospice provider based in Lafayette, Louisiana, serving Lafayette County and the surrounding area. It has been Medicare-certified since August 19, 2011, and is classified by CMS as an "Other" ownership type. According to CMS Care Compare data, Amedisys Hospice serves 36 ZIP codes from its Lafayette office.
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results (star rating, percent who would definitely recommend, or percent rating the hospice 9-10) for this hospice in the current Care Compare dataset, which can happen when there are too few surveyed patients to report reliably. This absence does not indicate poor quality — it simply means CMS has not published that particular figure for this provider.
On the CMS composite process measure, which reflects the share of recommended care processes delivered to patients, Amedisys 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 10 and indicates that 68.7% of patients received visits from hospice staff during the last days of life, per the same Care Compare dataset.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no additional cost information is provided here. All figures above are drawn from CMS Care Compare data and reflect the most recent published vintage available at the time of this listing. Families are encouraged to verify current details directly on Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Amedisys Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 191674) since August 19, 2011, 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?
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for Amedisys Hospice, often due to a small number of surveyed patients; this does not indicate poor quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Amedisys Hospice has a composite process score of 100.00, compared to the Louisiana state average of 96.14, placing it above the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and that 68.7% of patients received visits in the last days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Amedisys Hospice serves 36 ZIP codes from its Lafayette, Louisiana office in Lafayette County, according to CMS Care Compare data.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 36 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
CMS classifies Amedisys Hospice's ownership type as "Other." Ownership type can be a helpful piece of context but does not by itself determine the quality of care.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Amedisys Hospice has been Medicare-certified since August 19, 2011.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care can be provided alongside curative treatment at any stage of a serious illness, while hospice care focuses on comfort rather than cure and is typically for those with a life expectancy of six months or less as certified by a physician.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care toward 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 this hospice; please contact Amedisys Hospice at (337) 988-9778 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; please contact Amedisys Hospice at (337) 988-9778 to learn how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about how care is coordinated, what support is available for caregivers, and how the hospice's CMS quality measures compare to other providers; contact Amedisys Hospice at (337) 988-9778 for specifics.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Amedisys Hospice directly on Medicare Care Compare at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/191674?state=LA using CCN 191674.
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.