Audubon Hospice Of New Orleans
Metairie, LA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 191555)
CMS process measure: not reported
Serves: 24 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (504) 274-1942 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for Audubon Hospice Of New Orleans, so no star rating or percent-recommend figure is available. Its composite process measure comparison to the Louisiana state average of 96.14 is also listed as not reported.
Audubon Hospice Of New Orleans serves 24 ZIP codes from its office in Metairie, Louisiana, in Jefferson County.
Yes, Audubon Hospice Of New Orleans is Medicare-certified, with CCN 191555, certified since February 25, 2000. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Audubon Hospice Of New Orleans is a for-profit hospice based in Metairie, Louisiana, serving Jefferson County and the surrounding area. It has been Medicare-certified since February 25, 2000, meaning it has met federal health and safety standards for hospice care for over two decades.
CMS Care Compare has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results (star rating, percentage who would definitely recommend, or percentage rating the hospice 9-10) for this provider. This is often the case for hospices with small patient counts, and it should not be read as a sign of poor quality — it simply means CMS has not published that data.
CMS lists a care index score of 7 for this hospice, and a rate of 24.4% for visits in the last days of life. A composite process measure comparison against the Louisiana state average of 96.14 is listed as "not reported" for this hospice, so no direct comparison can be made from the data provided.
Audubon Hospice Of New Orleans serves 24 ZIP codes from its Metairie office.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no cost details beyond that are provided here.
All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data. Families are encouraged to verify current details directly on Medicare Care Compare and by contacting the hospice.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Audubon Hospice Of New Orleans is Medicare-certified (CCN 191555) since February 25, 2000, 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 this hospice, which often happens with smaller patient counts; this does not indicate poor quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
CMS lists a care index score of 7 and a visits-in-last-days rate of 24.4% for this hospice, but its composite process measure comparison to the Louisiana average of 96.14 is listed as not reported.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
It serves 24 ZIP codes from its Metairie, Louisiana office in Jefferson County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 24 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Audubon Hospice Of New Orleans is a for-profit hospice; ownership type does not by itself determine quality of care, but it is disclosed by CMS for transparency.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since February 25, 2000.
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 for people with a life-limiting illness, typically when curative treatment is no longer being pursued.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
No. Hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort and quality of life rather than curing the underlying illness; patients can still receive treatment for symptoms and other conditions.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This is not specified in the CMS data provided; contact the hospice at (504) 274-1942 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 the hospice at (504) 274-1942 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about services offered, staffing, coverage area, and caregiver satisfaction; contact the hospice at (504) 274-1942 for specifics not covered in this CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Audubon Hospice Of New Orleans (CCN 191555) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/191555?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.