Gulf South Hospice Of New Orleans
Metairie, LA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 191676)
CMS process measure: not reported
Serves: 15 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (504) 525-2643 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family-caregiver survey results or a composite process score for Gulf South Hospice Of New Orleans, so a star rating or recommend percentage isn't available. CMS does list a care index score of 5 for this hospice, though a state comparison for the composite measure is listed as not reported.
Gulf South Hospice Of New Orleans serves 15 ZIP codes from its Metairie, Louisiana office in Jefferson County.
Yes, Gulf South Hospice Of New Orleans is Medicare-certified (CCN 191676, since 2011); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Gulf South Hospice Of New Orleans is a for-profit hospice based in Metairie, Louisiana, serving families in Jefferson County and the surrounding area. According to CMS Care Compare data, the hospice has been Medicare-certified since December 31, 2011.
CMS's CAHPS Hospice Survey, which asks family caregivers about their experience, has not published a star rating, a percentage who would definitely recommend the hospice, or a percentage rating the hospice 9-10 for this provider. CMS often withholds these figures when a hospice has too few surveyed patients to report reliably; this is not an indication of poor quality, simply that the data has not been published.
Similarly, CMS has not published a specific composite process measure score for this hospice, so a direct comparison to the Louisiana state average composite score of 96.14 is not available at this time (CMS lists this comparison as 'not reported'). CMS does list a care index score of 5 for this hospice in its published data.
Gulf South Hospice Of New Orleans reports serving 15 ZIP codes from its Metairie, Louisiana office.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients. All figures in this profile come from CMS Care Compare data; families are encouraged to check Care Compare directly for the most current information and vintage of these figures.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Gulf South Hospice Of New Orleans is Medicare-certified (CCN 191676) since December 31, 2011, 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 (star rating, percent who would recommend, or percent rating 9-10) for this hospice, often because too few surveys were collected to report.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
CMS lists this hospice's composite process measure comparison to the Louisiana state average (96.14) as 'not reported.' CMS does report a care index score of 5 for this hospice.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Gulf South Hospice Of New Orleans serves 15 ZIP codes from its office in Metairie, Louisiana, in Jefferson County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 15 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
This hospice is listed as for-profit in CMS records. Ownership type alone does not determine quality of care; CMS quality measures should be reviewed alongside it.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
According to CMS data, this hospice has been Medicare-certified since December 31, 2011.
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 pursuing curative treatment, typically with a prognosis 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?
This is not specified in the CMS data provided. Please contact Gulf South Hospice Of New Orleans at (504) 525-2643 or check Medicare Care Compare for details.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The CMS data does not describe the enrollment process. Please contact the hospice directly at (504) 525-2643 to ask about starting care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may wish to ask about CAHPS survey results, quality measure comparisons, service area, staff availability, and how care is coordinated; contacting the hospice at (504) 525-2643 or reviewing Medicare Care Compare can help answer these.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Gulf South Hospice Of New Orleans directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/191676?state=LA to confirm 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.