Hospice Associates Of New Orleans, Llc
Metairie, LA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 191601)
CMS process measure: 98.94 (state average 96.14 — above state average)
Serves: 32 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (504) 457-2200 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers reported strong experiences with Hospice Associates Of New Orleans, with 85% saying they would definitely recommend it and 88% rating it 9 or 10 out of 10. Its CMS composite process score of 98.94 is above the Louisiana state average of 96.14.
Hospice Associates Of New Orleans serves 32 ZIP codes from its office in Metairie, Louisiana, in Jefferson County. Families in this area can confirm whether their specific ZIP code is included by contacting the hospice directly.
Yes, Hospice Associates Of New Orleans, LLC is Medicare-certified (CCN 191601), certified since February 11, 2005. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies their eligibility.
About this hospice
Hospice Associates Of New Orleans, LLC is a for-profit hospice based in Metairie, Louisiana, serving families in Jefferson County and the surrounding area. The hospice has been Medicare-certified since February 11, 2005 (CCN 191601).
According to CMS Care Compare survey data, 85% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 88% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS has not published a distinct CAHPS star rating figure for this hospice in the data provided, though the underlying recommend and rating percentages reflect the experiences reported by caregivers of patients served here.
On CMS's composite process quality measure, this hospice scored 98.94, which is above the Louisiana state average of 96.14. CMS also reports a care index score of 7 and notes that 67.2% of patients received visits in the last days of life, based on the most recent published data.
This hospice's service area, as reflected in CMS data, covers 32 ZIP codes from its Metairie office.
All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no cost details are provided here. Families are encouraged to verify current information directly with the hospice and on Medicare Care Compare before making care decisions.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Hospice Associates Of New Orleans, LLC is Medicare-certified (CCN 191601) since February 11, 2005, 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?
According to CMS Care Compare data, 85% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 88% rated 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 98.94, which is above the Louisiana state average of 96.14. CMS also reports a care index score of 7 and that 67.2% of patients received visits in the last days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Based on CMS data, this hospice serves 32 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 32 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
This hospice is organized as a for-profit entity. Ownership type alone does not determine quality of care; CMS survey and quality measures are the best available indicators for comparison.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
This hospice has been Medicare-certified since February 11, 2005.
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 typically for those with a terminal prognosis of six months or less, as certified by a doctor.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
No — choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care toward comfort, symptom relief, and quality of life rather than curative treatment; it does not mean giving up care or support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify care settings for this hospice; please contact them at (504) 457-2200 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe the intake process; contact the hospice directly at (504) 457-2200 and confirm current information via Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction ratings, quality measure scores, service area coverage, and how care needs would be met; this hospice can be reached at (504) 457-2200 to discuss specifics.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Hospice Associates Of New Orleans, LLC (CCN 191601) at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/191601?state=LA to review its current CMS-published 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.