Notre Dame Hospice
Metairie, LA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 191512)
CMS process measure: 98.56 (state average 96.14 — above state average)
Serves: 68 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (504) 227-3600 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Notre Dame Hospice received a 3-star family caregiver rating on the CMS CAHPS survey, with 79% of families saying they would definitely recommend it. Its composite care process score of 98.56 is above the Louisiana state average of 96.14.
Notre Dame Hospice serves 68 ZIP codes from its Metairie, Louisiana office in Jefferson County.
Yes, Notre Dame Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 191512, since 1988); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Notre Dame Hospice is a non-profit hospice located in Metairie, Louisiana, serving Jefferson County and the surrounding area. It has been Medicare-certified since February 19, 1988 (CCN 191512).
According to CMS Care Compare survey data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey gave Notre Dame Hospice an overall rating of 3 stars. Among those surveyed, 79% said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 77% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects the share of recommended care processes delivered, Notre Dame Hospice scored 98.56, which is above the Louisiana state average of 96.14. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 for this hospice, and 48.9% of patients had visits in the last days of life, per the most recent published data.
Notre Dame Hospice's service area, as reflected in CMS data, spans 68 ZIP codes.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible beneficiaries; no cost information is provided here beyond that fact.
All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data. Where a measure is not mentioned, CMS has not published it for this hospice, which often reflects a small number of surveyed patients rather than an indication of quality.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Notre Dame Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 191512) since February 19, 1988, 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?
Family caregivers gave Notre Dame Hospice an overall CAHPS rating of 3 stars, with 79% saying they would definitely recommend it and 77% 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 98.56, which is above the Louisiana state average of 96.14. CMS also lists a care index score of 10 and 48.9% of patients receiving visits in the last days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
According to CMS data, Notre Dame Hospice serves 68 ZIP codes from its Metairie, Louisiana office in Jefferson County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 68 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Notre Dame Hospice is organized as a non-profit. Ownership type can inform families about organizational structure, but CMS quality measures should be reviewed alongside it.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Notre Dame Hospice has been Medicare-certified since February 19, 1988.
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?
No. Hospice shifts the focus from curative treatment to comfort, symptom management, and quality of life; it does not mean giving up care or support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This is not specified in the CMS data provided; contact Notre Dame Hospice at (504) 227-3600 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 Notre Dame Hospice at (504) 227-3600 to learn how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about caregiver satisfaction scores, quality measures like the composite process score, and the scope of services offered; contact Notre Dame Hospice at (504) 227-3600 for specifics, and review Medicare Care Compare for published data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review Notre Dame Hospice's official CMS profile at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/191512?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.