Foundations Hospice
Albany, LA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 191692)
CMS process measure: 90.79 (state average 96.14 — below state average)
Serves: 68 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (225) 209-5629 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Foundations Hospice has a 4-star CAHPS family caregiver rating, with 90 percent of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 90.79 is below the Louisiana state average of 96.14.
Foundations Hospice serves 68 ZIP codes from its office in Albany, Louisiana, in Livingston County.
Yes, Foundations Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 191692, since May 16, 2022); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Foundations Hospice is a for-profit hospice agency based in Albany, Louisiana, serving families in Livingston County and the surrounding area. It has been Medicare-certified since May 16, 2022 (CCN 191692).
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey gave Foundations Hospice an overall rating of 4 stars. Ninety percent of surveyed caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 86 percent rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently core hospice care processes were delivered, Foundations Hospice scored 90.79, which is below the Louisiana state average of 96.14. CMS also reports a care index score of 9 and notes that visits occurred in the last days of life for 54.4 percent of patients, based on the same data set. Where CMS has not published a particular measure for this hospice, that is often due to small numbers of surveyed patients and should not be read as an indicator of poor quality.
Foundations Hospice reports serving 68 ZIP codes from its Albany office. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible beneficiaries; no cost details are provided here. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data and reflect the most recently published vintage available at the time of this listing.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Foundations Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 191692) since May 16, 2022, and 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's CAHPS survey data shows a 4-star family caregiver rating, with 90 percent saying they would definitely recommend Foundations Hospice and 86 percent giving an overall rating of 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its composite process score is 90.79, which is below the Louisiana state average of 96.14, according to CMS Care Compare.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Foundations Hospice reports serving 68 ZIP codes from its office in Albany, Louisiana, in Livingston County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 68 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Foundations Hospice is a for-profit agency. Ownership type does not by itself determine quality; CMS quality measures and caregiver survey results are more direct indicators.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since May 16, 2022.
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 who have stopped seeking curative treatment and typically have 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 withholding care, and patients can still receive treatment for pain and other symptoms.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The CMS data provided does not specify care settings for Foundations Hospice; please contact the hospice at (225) 209-5629 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data available does not describe the intake process; contact Foundations Hospice directly at (225) 209-5629 to ask how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
You might ask about caregiver survey results, how the hospice performs on CMS quality measures, what areas it serves, and how it supports families — Foundations Hospice can be reached at (225) 209-5629 for specifics not covered by CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Foundations Hospice (CCN 191692) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/191692?state=LA to confirm current ratings and 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.