Pointe Coupee Hospice
New Roads, LA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 191564)
CMS process measure: 95.73 (state average 96.14 — at state average)
Serves: 25 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (225) 638-5717 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers surveyed by CMS reported that 89% would definitely recommend Pointe Coupee Hospice, and 88% rated its care 9 or 10 out of 10. On CMS's composite process measure, it scored 95.73, about at the Louisiana state average of 96.14.
Pointe Coupee Hospice serves 25 ZIP codes from its office in New Roads, Louisiana, located in Pointe Coupee County.
Yes, Pointe Coupee Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 191564, since January 8, 2002). The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Pointe Coupee Hospice is a non-profit hospice based in New Roads, Louisiana, serving families in Pointe Coupee County and the surrounding area. It has been Medicare-certified since January 8, 2002 (CCN 191564).
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey reported that 89% would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 88% rated the hospice's care a 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS did not publish a distinct overall star rating figure in the data provided for this listing, so that measure is not stated here.
On CMS's composite process measure, Pointe Coupee Hospice scored 95.73, which CMS categorizes as at the state average compared to Louisiana's average composite score of 96.14. A related quality figure, the care index score, was reported as 9, and 73.7% of patients had visits in the last days of life documented, according to the same data source.
Pointe Coupee Hospice reports serving 25 ZIP codes from its New Roads office.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients; no cost information is provided here beyond that.
All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data as supplied for this listing. Families are encouraged to verify current figures directly on Medicare Care Compare, since CMS updates these measures periodically and some figures may not be published for all providers due to small patient counts.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Pointe Coupee Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 191564) since January 8, 2002, and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for patients who are eligible and certified by a doctor.
What do family caregivers say about this hospice in the CMS survey?
In the CMS CAHPS survey data provided, 89% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend Pointe Coupee Hospice, and 88% rated the care a 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Pointe Coupee Hospice scored 95.73 on the CMS composite process measure, which is about at the Louisiana state average of 96.14.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Pointe Coupee Hospice reports serving 25 ZIP codes from its office in New Roads, Louisiana, in Pointe Coupee County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 25 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Pointe Coupee Hospice is a non-profit organization. Ownership type can affect how a hospice is organized financially, but CMS quality measures should be reviewed alongside ownership when comparing providers.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Pointe Coupee Hospice has been Medicare-certified since January 8, 2002.
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 ease symptoms, while hospice care focuses on comfort rather than cure and is typically for patients with a prognosis of six months or less if the illness runs its normal course.
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; it does not mean abandoning medical support, symptom management, or emotional and spiritual care.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This data does not specify where Pointe Coupee Hospice provides care; please contact the hospice at (225) 638-5717 or verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The provided data does not describe the intake process; contact Pointe Coupee Hospice directly at (225) 638-5717 to ask about starting care, and verify certification details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction scores, how the hospice performs on CMS quality measures, what areas it serves, and how care is coordinated; contacting Pointe Coupee Hospice at (225) 638-5717 can help answer specifics not covered in this data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Pointe Coupee Hospice (CCN 191564) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/191564?state=LA to see the latest CMS-reported 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.