St Joseph Hospice Of Southwest Louisiana, Llc
Lake Charles, LA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 191687)
CMS process measure: 99.11 (state average 96.14 — above state average)
Serves: 25 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (337) 513-0731 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
87% of family caregivers surveyed by CMS said they would definitely recommend St Joseph Hospice Of Southwest Louisiana, and 89% rated their experience 9 or 10 out of 10. On CMS's composite process measure, it scores 99.11, above the Louisiana state average of 96.14.
St Joseph Hospice Of Southwest Louisiana serves 25 ZIP codes from its Lake Charles, LA office in Calcasieu County. Families can confirm whether a specific ZIP code is covered by contacting the hospice directly.
Yes, St Joseph Hospice Of Southwest Louisiana is Medicare-certified (CCN 191687, since 2017). The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies their eligibility.
About this hospice
St Joseph Hospice Of Southwest Louisiana, LLC is a for-profit hospice based in Lake Charles, Louisiana, serving Calcasieu County and surrounding communities. According to CMS Care Compare data, this hospice has been Medicare-certified since October 25, 2017.
In the CMS CAHPS Hospice Survey of family caregivers, 87% said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 89% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS has not published a specific star rating for this hospice in the data provided, though these caregiver responses reflect its most recent published survey results.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice performs a set of recommended care processes, St Joseph Hospice Of Southwest Louisiana scores 99.11, compared to the Louisiana state average of 96.14 — placing it above the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 8, and that 83.4% of patients received visits in the last days of life, according to the data provided.
This hospice's service area covers 25 ZIP codes, reflecting a moderate geographic reach from its Lake Charles office.
All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data as most recently published by CMS. Where a measure is not listed here, CMS has not published it for this hospice, which is often due to small patient counts rather than any indication of quality. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients; no additional cost information is provided here.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. St Joseph Hospice Of Southwest Louisiana is Medicare-certified (CCN 191687) since October 25, 2017, 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 Hospice Survey, 87% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 89% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its composite process measure score is 99.11, compared to the Louisiana state average of 96.14, placing it above the state average.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
It serves 25 ZIP codes from its office in Lake Charles, Calcasieu County, Louisiana.
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?
It is a for-profit hospice. Ownership type does not by itself indicate quality of care; CMS quality measures and caregiver survey results are more direct indicators.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since October 25, 2017.
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 rather than cure and is typically for patients with a life expectancy of six months or less, as determined by a doctor.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
No. Hospice shifts the focus to comfort and quality of life rather than curing the underlying illness, but patients continue to receive medical care aimed at managing symptoms and supporting well-being.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify where this hospice delivers care; contact St Joseph Hospice Of Southwest Louisiana at (337) 513-0731 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
Contact St Joseph Hospice Of Southwest Louisiana directly at (337) 513-0731 to discuss eligibility and next steps, and verify current information on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Consider asking about caregiver satisfaction survey results, how the hospice performs on CMS quality measures, its service area, and how it supports patients and families — the hospice can answer specifics at (337) 513-0731.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up St Joseph Hospice Of Southwest Louisiana (CCN 191687) at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/191687?state=LA to see the latest published CMS data.
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.