Hospice Specialists Of Louisiana
Ponchatoula, LA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 191688)
CMS process measure: 98.49 (state average 96.14 — above state average)
Serves: 73 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (985) 288-1670 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers gave Hospice Specialists Of Louisiana 3 stars in the CMS CAHPS survey, with 85% saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 98.49 is above the Louisiana state average of 96.14.
Hospice Specialists Of Louisiana serves 73 ZIP codes from its Ponchatoula, LA office in Tangipahoa County.
Yes, Hospice Specialists Of Louisiana is Medicare-certified (CCN 191688, since 2018), and 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 Ponchatoula, Louisiana, serving Tangipahoa County and surrounding areas. The hospice has been Medicare-certified since July 2, 2018, meaning it meets federal requirements to provide hospice care under the Medicare hospice benefit.
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey gave this hospice an overall rating of 3 stars. Of those surveyed, 85% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 82% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 on a 10-point scale.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently core care processes are delivered, this hospice scored 98.49, compared to a Louisiana state average of 96.14 — placing it above the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 9, and notes that 28.9% of patients received visits from hospice staff in the final days of life, per the published data.
Hospice Specialists Of Louisiana reports serving 73 ZIP codes from its Ponchatoula office. Where CMS has not published a particular measure for this hospice, that omission is often due to small patient counts and should not be read as a sign of poor quality.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data and are subject to the vintage of that published dataset; families are encouraged to verify current figures directly on Care Compare.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Hospice Specialists Of Louisiana is Medicare-certified (CCN 191688) since July 2, 2018, 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?
In the CMS CAHPS survey, this hospice received an overall rating of 3 stars, with 85% of family caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it and 82% rating their experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its CMS composite process score is 98.49, compared to the Louisiana state average of 96.14, placing it above the state average.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Hospice Specialists Of Louisiana reports serving 73 ZIP codes from its Ponchatoula, LA location in Tangipahoa County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 73 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 indicate quality of care; CMS publishes the same survey and process measures for all ownership types.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since July 2, 2018.
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 people who have stopped curative treatment and are focused on comfort, typically when life expectancy is limited; both focus on quality of life and symptom relief.
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, but it does not mean giving up all care — pain relief, symptom management, and emotional support continue.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided doesn't specify care settings; please contact the hospice at (985) 288-1670 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided doesn't cover intake steps; please contact the hospice at (985) 288-1670 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
You might ask about the CAHPS survey results, the composite process score compared to the state average, and the range of ZIP codes served — all discussed above — and confirm any other details directly with the hospice at (985) 288-1670.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Hospice Specialists Of Louisiana (CCN 191688) at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/191688?state=LA to see the current published figures.
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.