Life Source Services Of Baton Rouge
Baton Rouge, LA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 191591)
CMS process measure: 89.96 (state average 96.14 — below state average)
Serves: 52 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (225) 291-9421 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Life Source Services Of Baton Rouge received a 4-star CAHPS family caregiver rating, with 79% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it. Its composite process score of 89.96 is below the Louisiana state average of 96.14.
Life Source Services Of Baton Rouge serves 52 ZIP codes from its Baton Rouge, LA office in East Baton Rouge county.
Yes, Life Source Services Of Baton Rouge is Medicare-certified (CCN 191591, since 2004); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Life Source Services Of Baton Rouge is a Medicare-certified hospice located in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, serving families in East Baton Rouge County and surrounding areas. It is classified by CMS as an "Other" ownership type and has been Medicare-certified since September 27, 2004.
According to the CMS Care Compare CAHPS family caregiver survey, this hospice received an overall rating of 4 stars. Among family caregivers surveyed, 79% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 87% rated their experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice performs a set of important care processes, Life Source Services Of Baton Rouge scored 89.96, which is below the Louisiana state average of 96.14. The care index score reported by CMS is 8, and 41.2% of patients received visits in the last days of life according to published CMS data.
Life Source Services Of Baton Rouge reports serving 52 ZIP codes from its Baton Rouge office.
All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data. Where a measure is not mentioned here, CMS has not published it for this hospice, which is often due to small patient counts rather than an indication of quality. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients; no cost details are provided here. Families are encouraged to verify current details directly with the hospice and on Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Life Source Services Of Baton Rouge is Medicare-certified (CCN 191591) and has been since September 27, 2004; 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 a 4-star rating, with 79% of family caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it and 87% 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 89.96, which is below the Louisiana state average of 96.14.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Life Source Services Of Baton Rouge serves 52 ZIP codes from its Baton Rouge, LA location in East Baton Rouge county.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 52 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
CMS classifies its ownership type as "Other." Ownership type can inform families' questions but is not itself a measure of care quality.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
This hospice has been Medicare-certified since September 27, 2004.
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 and quality of life when curative treatment is no longer being pursued, typically for those with a life expectancy of six months or less.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort, symptom relief, and quality of life rather than curing the underlying illness; it is not about giving up but about aligning care with a person's goals.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This data does not specify where care is provided; contact Life Source Services Of Baton Rouge at (225) 291-9421 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
Contact Life Source Services Of Baton Rouge at (225) 291-9421 to discuss eligibility and next steps, and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction ratings, how a hospice's quality measures compare to state averages, and the ZIP codes served; this hospice's published figures are outlined above, and further questions can be directed to (225) 291-9421.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review this hospice's official CMS profile at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/191591?state=LA.
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.