Apex Hospice
Hammond, LA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 191694)
CMS process measure: not reported
Serves: 17 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (985) 402-3050 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not yet published CAHPS family caregiver survey results or a composite quality score for Apex Hospice, often because of a limited number of patients served so far. The state average composite process score in Louisiana is 96.14, but no comparison figure is available for this hospice yet.
Apex Hospice serves 17 ZIP codes from its office in Hammond, Louisiana, in Tangipahoa County.
Yes, Apex Hospice is Medicare-certified, with CCN 191694, certified since September 24, 2024. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Apex Hospice is a Medicare-certified hospice provider based in Hammond, Louisiana, serving families in Tangipahoa County. According to CMS Care Compare data, Apex Hospice has been Medicare-certified since September 24, 2024. Ownership type has not been specified in the available CMS data, so families should confirm this directly with the hospice or via Care Compare.
CMS gathers feedback from family caregivers through the CAHPS Hospice Survey, including a star rating and the percentage who would definitely recommend the hospice, as well as the percentage giving an overall rating of 9 or 10. For Apex Hospice, CMS has not published these CAHPS survey results, which often occurs when a hospice has served a small number of patients or has not yet accumulated enough survey responses to report publicly. This is not an indication of poor quality — it simply means the data is not yet available.
Similarly, CMS's composite process measure, which is compared against a Louisiana state average of 96.14, has not been reported for this hospice as "not reported" in the current data. Families are encouraged to check Care Compare directly for updates, as CMS refreshes this data periodically.
Apex Hospice's service area currently spans 17 ZIP codes. As with all Medicare-certified hospices, the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible beneficiaries. All figures here reflect CMS Care Compare data as most recently available.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Apex Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 191694) and has been since September 24, 2024. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for patients who are eligible and certified by a doctor.
What do family caregivers say about this hospice in the CMS survey?
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for Apex Hospice, which often happens when a hospice has served a small number of patients so far.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
CMS lists this hospice's comparison to the Louisiana state average composite score (96.14) as "not reported," so no specific comparison figure is currently available.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Apex Hospice serves 17 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 17 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Ownership type was not included in the available CMS data for Apex Hospice; please contact the hospice at (985) 402-3050 or check Medicare Care Compare to confirm.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Apex Hospice has been Medicare-certified since September 24, 2024.
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 and quality of life when curative treatment is no longer being pursued, typically for those with a life expectancy of six months or less.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care from curing an illness to comfort, dignity, and quality of life; it does not mean giving up on care or support during this time.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The available CMS data does not specify where Apex Hospice provides care; please contact the hospice at (985) 402-3050 or check Medicare Care Compare for details.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
To begin hospice care with Apex Hospice, contact the hospice directly at (985) 402-3050 to discuss eligibility and next steps.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may wish to ask about services offered, availability of staff, how care is coordinated, and family caregiver satisfaction ratings; contacting Apex Hospice at (985) 402-3050 can help answer these directly.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can verify Apex Hospice's certification and current quality data at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/191694?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.