Concerned Care Hospice
Covington, LA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 191589)
CMS process measure: 97.17 (state average 96.14 — above state average)
Serves: 47 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (985) 892-3947 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family-caregiver survey results for Concerned Care Hospice, so no star rating or percent-recommend figure is available. On CMS's composite process quality measure, it scored 97.17, above the Louisiana state average of 96.14.
Concerned Care Hospice serves 47 ZIP codes from its Covington, Louisiana office in St. Tammany county.
Yes, Concerned Care Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 191589, since 2004); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Concerned Care Hospice is a for-profit hospice agency based in Covington, Louisiana, serving families in St. Tammany county and the surrounding area. It has been Medicare-certified since August 31, 2004, under CMS Certification Number (CCN) 191589.
According to CMS Care Compare data, CMS has not published CAHPS family-caregiver survey results (star rating, percent who would definitely recommend, or percent rating the hospice 9-10) for Concerned Care Hospice. This is often the case for hospices with smaller patient counts and does not indicate poor quality; it simply means CMS has not released the survey figures for this provider.
On CMS's composite process quality measure, Concerned Care Hospice scored 97.17, compared to the Louisiana state average of 96.14 — placing it above the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 9 and notes that 29.5% of patients received visits in the last days of life, per the most recent published data.
Concerned Care Hospice's service area covers 47 ZIP codes from its Covington, Louisiana 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 or by contacting the hospice.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Concerned Care Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 191589) since August 31, 2004, 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?
Its composite process score is 97.17, compared to the Louisiana state average of 96.14, placing it above the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 9 and that 29.5% of patients received visits in the last days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Concerned Care Hospice serves 47 ZIP codes from its Covington, Louisiana office in St. Tammany county.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 47 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Concerned Care Hospice is a for-profit agency. Ownership type alone does not determine quality of care; CMS quality measures and family survey results are better indicators when available.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since August 31, 2004.
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 when a patient has a life-limiting illness, typically with a prognosis of six months or less.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
No. Hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort, symptom relief, and quality of life rather than curative treatment for the terminal illness; patients can still be treated for unrelated conditions.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify care settings for this hospice; please contact Concerned Care Hospice at (985) 892-3947 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not include enrollment details; please contact Concerned Care Hospice at (985) 892-3947 to learn how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction scores, how quality measures compare to state averages, the ZIP codes served, and how long the provider has been Medicare-certified — all of which are covered above where CMS has published the data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Concerned Care Hospice directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/191589?state=LA to confirm current CMS ratings and quality measures.
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.