Hospice Specialists Of Louisiana
Baton Rouge, LA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 191621)
CMS process measure: 100 (state average 96.14 — above state average)
Serves: 35 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (985) 262-7590 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results (star rating or percent who would recommend) for Hospice Specialists Of Louisiana. However, its CMS composite process score is 100.00, above the Louisiana state average of 96.14.
Hospice Specialists Of Louisiana serves 35 ZIP codes from its Baton Rouge, LA office in East Baton Rouge County, according to CMS Care Compare data.
Yes, Hospice Specialists Of Louisiana is Medicare-certified (CCN 191621, since March 9, 2006); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Hospice Specialists Of Louisiana is a for-profit hospice based in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, serving East Baton Rouge County and surrounding communities. According to CMS Care Compare data, the hospice has been Medicare-certified since March 9, 2006 (CCN 191621).
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results (star rating, percent who would definitely recommend, or percent rating the hospice 9-10) for this hospice, which often occurs when a hospice has too few surveyed patients for CMS to report reliable figures. This does not indicate poor quality — it simply means CMS has not released this measure.
On the CMS composite process measure, which reflects whether recommended care processes were delivered, Hospice Specialists Of Louisiana scored 100.00, compared to the Louisiana state average of 96.14 — placing it above the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 8 and notes that 35.7% of patients received visits in the last days of life, according to the most recent published Care Compare data.
The hospice's service area, as reported by CMS, covers 35 ZIP codes from its Baton Rouge office.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible beneficiaries. Families should confirm current details, coverage specifics, and services directly with the hospice and via Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Hospice Specialists Of Louisiana is Medicare-certified (CCN 191621) since March 9, 2006, 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 or percent recommending) for this hospice, often because of a small number of surveyed patients; this does not indicate poor quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its CMS composite process score is 100.00, compared to the Louisiana state average of 96.14, placing it above the state average; CMS also reports a care index score of 8 and 35.7% of patients receiving visits in the last days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
According to CMS Care Compare data, it serves 35 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 35 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Hospice Specialists Of Louisiana is a for-profit hospice; ownership type does not by itself determine quality of care, so it's best considered alongside CMS quality measures.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since March 9, 2006, according to CMS records.
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 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 shifts the focus from curing an illness to comfort and quality of life, but patients still receive active medical, emotional, and spiritual care throughout.
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 (985) 262-7590 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; please contact Hospice Specialists Of Louisiana at (985) 262-7590 to learn how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about CMS quality scores, caregiver survey results, service area, and how care is coordinated; you can review this hospice's published CMS data and ask the hospice directly at (985) 262-7590 for anything not covered here.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Hospice Specialists Of Louisiana (CCN 191621) at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/191621?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.