Lamm Family Care Hospice
Crowley, LA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 191682)
CMS process measure: 98.21 (state average 96.14 — above state average)
Serves: 60 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (337) 704-0237 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Lamm Family Care Hospice has a 5-star CAHPS family caregiver rating, with 93% of surveyed caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 98.21 is above the Louisiana state average of 96.14.
Lamm Family Care Hospice serves 60 ZIP codes from its office in Crowley, Louisiana, in Acadia County. Families can confirm whether their specific ZIP code is included by contacting the hospice directly.
Yes, Lamm Family Care Hospice is Medicare-certified, with CCN 191682, certified since November 9, 2012. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Lamm Family Care Hospice is a for-profit hospice based in Crowley, Louisiana, serving families in Acadia County and surrounding areas. It has been Medicare-certified since November 9, 2012, with CCN 191682.
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey gave Lamm Family Care Hospice a 5-star rating. 93% of surveyed caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 91% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10. These figures reflect the experiences of families who chose to complete the CMS survey and are drawn from the published CMS Care Compare dataset.
On the CMS composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice follows recommended care processes, Lamm Family Care Hospice scored 98.21, above the Louisiana state average of 96.14. CMS data also shows 76.8% of visits occurred in the last days of life, and a care index score of 9. Any measure not listed here has not been published by CMS for this hospice, which is often related to small patient counts rather than an indication of quality.
Lamm Family Care Hospice's service area, as reflected in CMS data, includes 60 ZIP codes. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a physician certifies eligibility; no additional cost information is provided here. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Lamm Family Care Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 191682) since November 9, 2012. 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 Lamm Family Care Hospice a 5-star CAHPS rating, with 93% saying they would definitely recommend it and 91% rating their 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 98.21, above the Louisiana state average of 96.14, placing it above state average on this measure.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Lamm Family Care Hospice serves 60 ZIP codes from its Crowley, Louisiana office in Acadia County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 60 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Lamm Family Care Hospice is a for-profit hospice; ownership type does not directly determine quality of care, and CMS quality measures like the CAHPS survey and composite process score are useful ways to evaluate any hospice regardless of ownership.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since November 9, 2012.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care can be provided at any stage of a serious illness alongside curative treatment to manage symptoms and improve comfort, while hospice care is generally for patients who have stopped curative treatment and are focused on comfort in the final phase of life.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort and quality of life rather than curing an illness; it does not mean giving up on care, support, or dignity.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify where this hospice provides care; contact Lamm Family Care Hospice at (337) 704-0237 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 Lamm Family Care Hospice at (337) 704-0237 to learn how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about caregiver satisfaction scores, how the hospice performs on CMS quality measures, what services are included, and how care is coordinated; contact Lamm Family Care Hospice at (337) 704-0237 for specifics.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Lamm Family Care Hospice (CCN 191682) at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/191682?state=LA to review CMS-published data directly.
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.