Community Hospice Of Lafayette
Lafayette, LA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 191628)
CMS process measure: 94.12 (state average 96.14 — below state average)
Serves: 24 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (337) 806-9190 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for Community Hospice Of Lafayette, so no star rating or recommend percentage is available. On the CMS composite process measure, it scored 94.12, which is below the Louisiana state average of 96.14.
Community Hospice Of Lafayette serves 24 ZIP codes from its Lafayette, LA office in Lafayette County.
Yes, Community Hospice Of Lafayette is Medicare-certified (CCN 191628, since 2006); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Community Hospice Of Lafayette is a for-profit hospice provider based in Lafayette, Louisiana, in Lafayette County. The hospice has been Medicare-certified since August 24, 2006, meaning it has met federal health and safety standards for hospice care for many years.
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, which often happens when patient counts are too small to report reliably. This should not be read as a sign of poor quality — it simply means the data has not been made public by CMS.
On the CMS composite process measure, which tracks whether recommended care processes were delivered, this hospice scored 94.12, compared to the Louisiana state average of 96.14 — placing it below the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 8 and notes that 79.2% of patients received visits from hospice staff in the final days of life, according to Care Compare data.
Community Hospice Of Lafayette serves a broad area, covering 24 ZIP codes from its Lafayette office. As with all Medicare-certified hospices, the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
All figures above are drawn from CMS Care Compare data. Families are encouraged to verify current details directly on Care Compare or by contacting the hospice.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Community Hospice Of Lafayette is Medicare-certified (CCN 191628) and has been since August 24, 2006, so 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 (star rating or percent who would recommend) for this hospice, often because of small patient counts; this does not indicate poor quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its composite process score is 94.12, compared to the Louisiana state average of 96.14, placing it below the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 8 and that 79.2% of patients received visits from staff in the final days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
It serves 24 ZIP codes from its Lafayette, Louisiana office in Lafayette County, according to CMS data.
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?
Community Hospice Of Lafayette is a for-profit hospice. Ownership type does not by itself determine care quality; CMS quality measures and surveys are better indicators to review.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since August 24, 2006.
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 patients with a life-limiting illness who have chosen to stop curative treatment, typically when a doctor certifies 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 care, support, or attention — it is a different kind of care.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This is not specified in the CMS data provided; please contact the hospice at (337) 806-9190 or check Medicare Care Compare to confirm where care is provided.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The CMS data does not describe the intake process; please contact Community Hospice Of Lafayette directly at (337) 806-9190 to learn how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about how care is staffed and delivered, what services are included, and how the hospice's CMS quality scores compare to others; contact the hospice at (337) 806-9190 for specifics not covered in this profile.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Community Hospice Of Lafayette (CCN 191628) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/191628?state=LA to review current CMS data.
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.