Hospice Compassus - Baton Rouge
Baton Rouge, LA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 191640)
CMS process measure: 97.55 (state average 96.14 — above state average)
Serves: 63 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (225) 768-0866 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published a star rating for Hospice Compassus - Baton Rouge, but 88% of surveyed family caregivers said they would definitely recommend it, and 87% rated it 9 or 10 out of 10. Its composite process score of 97.55 is above the Louisiana state average of 96.14.
Hospice Compassus - Baton Rouge serves 63 ZIP codes from its Baton Rouge, Louisiana office in East Baton Rouge County.
Yes, Hospice Compassus - Baton Rouge is Medicare-certified (CCN 191640, since 2007); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Hospice Compassus - Baton Rouge is a for-profit hospice serving East Baton Rouge County, Louisiana. It has been Medicare-certified since April 26, 2007 (CCN 191640).
In the CMS CAHPS family caregiver survey, CMS has not published a star rating for this hospice, often due to small patient counts, which is not a sign of poor quality. However, CMS data shows that 88% of surveyed family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 87% gave it an overall rating of 9 or 10 out of 10.
On CMS's composite process measure — which reflects how consistently a hospice completes recommended care processes such as timely visits and assessments — Hospice Compassus - Baton Rouge scored 97.55, compared to the Louisiana state average of 96.14. That places this hospice above the state average. CMS also reports that 81.3% of patients received visits in the last days of life, a measure tied to the hospice's care index score of 9.
Hospice Compassus - Baton Rouge's service area, as reported to CMS, spans 63 ZIP codes.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients. All figures in this profile come from CMS Care Compare data; families should check the Care Compare website directly for the most current data vintage and any additional detail.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Hospice Compassus - Baton Rouge is Medicare-certified (CCN 191640) since April 26, 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?
CMS has not published a star rating for this hospice, but 88% of surveyed family caregivers said they would definitely recommend it, and 87% rated it 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 97.55, above the Louisiana state average of 96.14. CMS also reports 81.3% of patients received visits in the last days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
This hospice serves 63 ZIP codes from its Baton Rouge, Louisiana office in East Baton Rouge County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 63 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 by itself determine quality; CMS survey and process measures give more direct insight into care.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since April 26, 2007.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care can be provided alongside curative treatment at any stage of a serious illness, while hospice care focuses on comfort rather than cure, typically when a person has a life expectancy of six months or less as certified by a physician.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
No. Hospice does not mean giving up care — it means shifting the goal of care toward comfort, symptom relief, and quality of life rather than curing the underlying illness.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify care settings for this hospice; contact them at (225) 768-0866 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe the enrollment process; contact Hospice Compassus - Baton Rouge at (225) 768-0866 and verify current information on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction scores, how quickly the hospice responds to needs, and how care is coordinated — this hospice's available CMS figures on recommendation rates and process measures can be a starting point for that conversation.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Hospice Compassus - Baton Rouge directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/191640?state=LA using CCN 191640.
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.