St Joseph Hospice And Palliative Care Northshore,
Covington, LA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 191635)
CMS process measure: 100 (state average 96.14 — above state average)
Serves: 44 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (985) 892-6955 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers surveyed by CMS said 88% would definitely recommend St Joseph Hospice And Palliative Care Northshore, and its composite process score of 100.00 is above the Louisiana state average of 96.14. CMS has not published a separate overall star rating for this hospice in the data available.
St Joseph Hospice And Palliative Care Northshore serves 44 ZIP codes from its office in Covington, Louisiana, in St. Tammany County. Families can confirm whether their specific ZIP code is covered by contacting the hospice directly.
Yes, St Joseph Hospice And Palliative Care Northshore is Medicare-certified (CCN 191635, since 2007). The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
St Joseph Hospice And Palliative Care Northshore is a for-profit hospice based in Covington, Louisiana, serving St. Tammany County and the surrounding area. According to CMS Care Compare data, the hospice has been Medicare-certified since March 19, 2007.
In the CMS CAHPS family caregiver survey, 88% of surveyed families said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 87% gave the hospice an overall rating of 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS has not published a distinct overall CAHPS star rating figure separately from these results in the data provided.
On CMS's composite process quality measure, this hospice scored 100.00, compared to the Louisiana state average of 96.14 — placing it above the state average. CMS also reports that 58.6% of patients received visits in the last days of life, a measure of care intensity near end of life.
The hospice's service area, per CMS data, spans 44 ZIP codes from its Covington office.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; this listing does not include cost information beyond that fact. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data as provided; families are encouraged to confirm current details directly with the hospice and on Medicare Care Compare before making care decisions.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. St Joseph Hospice And Palliative Care Northshore is Medicare-certified (CCN 191635) since March 19, 2007, 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, 88% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 87% rated it 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 100.00, compared to the Louisiana state average of 96.14 — above the state average.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
CMS data shows it serves 44 ZIP codes from its Covington, Louisiana office in St. Tammany County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 44 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 determine quality of care; CMS quality measures and survey results offer more direct insight into experience of care.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since March 19, 2007, according to CMS records.
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 patients who have chosen to focus on comfort rather than curative treatment, typically when a doctor certifies a life expectancy of six months or less.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care toward comfort, symptom relief, and quality of life rather than curing the underlying illness; it does not mean giving up care or support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify care settings for this hospice; please contact the hospice at (985) 892-6955 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; please contact the hospice at (985) 892-6955 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver support, how quickly care can begin, and how the hospice compares on CMS quality measures; contact the hospice at (985) 892-6955 for specifics not covered in CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up this hospice's current CMS data directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/191635?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.