Cardinal Hospice
Baton Rouge, LA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 191645)
CMS process measure: 74.63 (state average 96.14 — below state average)
Serves: 40 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (225) 291-3322 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family-caregiver survey results for Cardinal Hospice, so no star rating or percent-recommend figure is available. On the CMS composite process measure, it scored 74.63, which is below the Louisiana state average of 96.14.
Cardinal Hospice serves 40 ZIP codes from its Baton Rouge, Louisiana office in East Baton Rouge County. Families can confirm whether a specific ZIP code is included by contacting the hospice directly.
Yes, Cardinal Hospice is Medicare-certified, with CCN 191645, certified since 2007. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients once a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Cardinal Hospice is a for-profit hospice serving the Baton Rouge, Louisiana area, based in East Baton Rouge County. It has been Medicare-certified since October 11, 2007, under CMS Certification Number (CCN) 191645.
CMS Care Compare has not published CAHPS family-caregiver survey results (star rating, percent who would definitely recommend, or percent rating the hospice 9-10) for Cardinal Hospice in the current data vintage. This absence is often due to small patient counts and should not be read as an indicator of poor quality; it simply means CMS has not released those figures for this provider.
On the CMS composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice performs a set of recommended care processes, Cardinal Hospice scored 74.63, compared with the Louisiana state average of 96.14 — placing it below the state average on this measure. CMS also reports a care index score of 7 and notes that visits occurred in the last days of life for 21.1% of patients, according to the same Care Compare dataset.
Cardinal Hospice's service area, as listed on Care Compare, covers 40 ZIP codes from its Baton Rouge office.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible beneficiaries; no cost details are included here. Families are encouraged to confirm all figures directly on Medicare Care Compare and to contact Cardinal Hospice for current details on services and availability.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Cardinal Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 191645) since October 11, 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?
CMS has not published CAHPS family-caregiver survey results for Cardinal Hospice, often due to small patient counts; this does not indicate poor quality, just an absence of published data.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Cardinal Hospice's composite process score is 74.63, compared with Louisiana's state average of 96.14, placing it below the state average on this measure.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Cardinal Hospice serves 40 ZIP codes from its office in Baton Rouge, East Baton Rouge County, Louisiana.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 40 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Cardinal Hospice is a for-profit organization. Ownership type does not by itself determine quality; CMS quality measures and surveys are the more direct indicators.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Cardinal Hospice has been Medicare-certified since October 11, 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, while hospice care is for those who have chosen to focus on comfort rather than curative treatment, typically when a doctor estimates a life expectancy of six months or less.
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 all care or support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify care settings for Cardinal Hospice; please contact the hospice at (225) 291-3322 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe the enrollment process; please contact Cardinal Hospice at (225) 291-3322 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about services offered, staffing, coverage area, and CMS quality measures; contact Cardinal Hospice at (225) 291-3322 for specifics and review its listing on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Cardinal Hospice (CCN 191645) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/191645?state=LA to review its current CMS-reported information.
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.