St. Joseph Hospice Of Acadiana, Llc
Baton Rouge, LA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 191568)
CMS process measure: 100 (state average 96.14 — above state average)
Serves: 81 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (225) 769-4810 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
St. Joseph Hospice Of Acadiana holds a 4-star CAHPS family caregiver rating, with 89% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 100.00 is above the Louisiana state average of 96.14.
St. Joseph Hospice Of Acadiana serves 81 ZIP codes from its Baton Rouge, Louisiana office in East Baton Rouge County.
Yes, St. Joseph Hospice Of Acadiana is Medicare-certified (CCN 191568, since 2002); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
St. Joseph Hospice Of Acadiana, LLC is a for-profit hospice based in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, serving families in East Baton Rouge County and the surrounding area. It has been Medicare-certified since September 19, 2002.
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who completed the CAHPS Hospice Survey gave this provider an overall rating of 4 stars. Of those surveyed, 89% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 87% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects the consistency of core care processes delivered, St. Joseph Hospice Of Acadiana scored 100.00, compared with the Louisiana state average of 96.14 — placing it above the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 9 and notes that 45.2% of patients received visits from hospice staff in the last days of life, based on the most recent published data.
The hospice's service area, as listed with CMS, spans 81 ZIP codes, reflecting a broad reach from its Baton Rouge office.
Coverage for hospice services is provided through the Medicare hospice benefit for patients who are eligible and whose doctor certifies that eligibility. All figures above come directly from CMS Care Compare data; where CMS has not published a particular measure for this hospice, that is often due to small patient survey counts and does not indicate poor quality.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. St. Joseph Hospice Of Acadiana is Medicare-certified (CCN 191568), certified since September 19, 2002, and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients whose doctor certifies eligibility.
What do family caregivers say about this hospice in the CMS survey?
CMS's CAHPS survey gives this hospice 4 stars overall, with 89% of 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 100.00, compared with the Louisiana state average of 96.14, placing it above the state average.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
According to CMS data, it serves 81 ZIP codes from its office in Baton Rouge, East Baton Rouge County, Louisiana.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 81 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; CMS quality and survey scores are better indicators of experience.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since September 19, 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, while hospice care focuses on comfort for people who have stopped curative treatment and typically have a life expectancy of six months or less.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means focusing on comfort and quality of life rather than curative treatment for the terminal illness, but patients can still receive care for other conditions and can leave hospice if their situation changes.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided doesn't specify care settings for this hospice; please contact them at (225) 769-4810 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
Please contact St. Joseph Hospice Of Acadiana directly at (225) 769-4810 to learn about starting care, and verify certification details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
You might ask about CAHPS survey results, composite quality scores, service area, and how care is coordinated; contact the hospice at (225) 769-4810 for specifics not covered by CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up St. Joseph Hospice Of Acadiana (CCN 191568) directly at medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/191568?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.