Heart Of Hospice, Llc
Lafayette, LA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 191638)
CMS process measure: 100 (state average 96.14 — above state average)
Serves: 46 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (337) 232-8159 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Heart Of Hospice in Lafayette, LA holds a 4-star CAHPS rating from family caregivers, with 92% saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 100.00 is above the Louisiana state average of 96.14.
Heart Of Hospice serves 46 ZIP codes from its Lafayette, LA office in Lafayette County. Families in this broad service area can be visited by this hospice's team.
Yes, Heart Of Hospice, LLC is Medicare-certified (CCN 191638), certified since 2007. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Heart Of Hospice, LLC is a Medicare-certified hospice based in Lafayette, Louisiana, serving families in Lafayette County and the surrounding area. The provider has been Medicare-certified since April 12, 2007, and is organized under an ownership type CMS lists as "Other."
According to CMS Care Compare's CAHPS survey of family caregivers, Heart Of Hospice received a 4-star rating. Ninety-two percent of surveyed caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 90% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10. These figures reflect the experiences of families who worked directly with the hospice's team during a patient's care.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice performs a bundle of recommended care processes, Heart Of Hospice scored 100.00, compared with a Louisiana state average of 96.14 — placing it above the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 9 for this hospice and notes that visits occurred in the last days of life for 70.0% of patients, according to the data provided.
Heart Of Hospice serves a broad area, covering 46 ZIP codes from its Lafayette office. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data as supplied for this listing. Where CMS has not published a specific measure for a hospice, that generally reflects limited patient volume rather than a quality concern. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients; no cost details are provided here.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Heart Of Hospice, LLC is Medicare-certified (CCN 191638), certified since April 12, 2007, 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?
Family caregivers gave Heart Of Hospice a 4-star CAHPS rating, with 92% saying they would definitely recommend the hospice and 90% rating their overall experience 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 100.00, compared with a Louisiana state average of 96.14, putting it above the state average. CMS also lists a care index score of 9 and reports visits occurred in the last days of life for 70.0% of patients.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Heart Of Hospice serves 46 ZIP codes from its Lafayette, Louisiana office in Lafayette County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 46 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
CMS lists its ownership type as "Other." Ownership type can relate to how a hospice is structured but does not by itself indicate quality of care.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Heart Of Hospice has been Medicare-certified since April 12, 2007.
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 is for patients who have chosen to focus on comfort rather than 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 on care, support, or symptom management.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided doesn't specify care settings; contact Heart Of Hospice at (337) 232-8159 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided doesn't include enrollment steps; contact Heart Of Hospice at (337) 232-8159 to ask how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction scores, how a hospice performs on CMS quality measures, the size of the service area, and how to reach the care team — all of which you can also review on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Heart Of Hospice, LLC directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/191638?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.