Haydel Memorial Hospice
Houma, LA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 191576)
CMS process measure: 83.19 (state average 96.14 — below state average)
Serves: 34 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (985) 655-1020 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Haydel Memorial Hospice has a 5-star family caregiver rating on the CMS CAHPS survey, with 97% of families saying they would definitely recommend it. On CMS's composite care process measure, it scored 83.19, which is below Louisiana's state average of 96.14.
Haydel Memorial Hospice serves 34 ZIP codes from its Houma, Louisiana office in Terrebonne County.
Yes, Haydel Memorial Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 191576, since 2003); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Haydel Memorial Hospice is a for-profit hospice serving families in and around Houma, Louisiana, in Terrebonne County. It has been Medicare-certified since May 22, 2003, under CMS Certification Number (CCN) 191576.
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey gave this hospice a 5-star rating. Ninety-seven percent said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 95% rated their overall experience a 9 or 10 out of 10. These figures reflect the experiences of families who completed the survey and are published by CMS.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently the hospice performs a bundle of recommended care processes, Haydel Memorial Hospice scored 83.19, compared to a Louisiana state average of 96.14 — placing it below the state average on this measure. CMS also reports a care index score of 9 for this hospice, and notes that 53.8% of patients received visits in the last days of life, based on the data submitted.
Haydel Memorial Hospice reports serving 34 ZIP codes from its Houma office. As with all Medicare-certified hospices, the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a physician certifies eligibility; no additional cost information is provided here. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data and may not reflect every metric CMS tracks, since some measures are not published for hospices with small patient counts — this does not indicate poor quality.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Haydel Memorial Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 191576) since May 22, 2003, 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 Care Compare data shows a 5-star CAHPS rating, with 97% of family caregivers saying they would definitely recommend this hospice and 95% rating their experience a 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 83.19, compared to Louisiana's state average of 96.14, placing it below the state average on this measure. CMS also lists a care index score of 9 and reports 53.8% of patients received visits in the last days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Haydel Memorial Hospice reports serving 34 ZIP codes from its Houma, Louisiana office in Terrebonne County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 34 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
It is a for-profit hospice. Ownership type does not directly determine quality; CMS's survey and process measures are the more direct indicators of experience and performance.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Haydel Memorial Hospice has been Medicare-certified since May 22, 2003.
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 rather than cure and is generally for patients with a life expectancy of six months or less if the illness runs its normal course.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
No — hospice means shifting the focus of care toward comfort and quality of life rather than pursuing a cure; patients and families can still address pain, symptoms, and emotional or spiritual needs.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This information isn't included in the CMS data provided; please contact Haydel Memorial Hospice at (985) 655-1020 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The CMS data does not describe intake steps; please contact Haydel Memorial Hospice directly at (985) 655-1020 to ask about starting care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
You may want to ask about the CAHPS survey results, how the hospice's process measures compare to the state average, what areas it serves, and how it supports patients and families — Haydel Memorial Hospice can be reached at (985) 655-1020 for specifics.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Haydel Memorial Hospice (CCN 191576) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/191576?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.