St Tammany Hospital Hospice
Madisonville, LA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 191516)
CMS process measure: 94.98 (state average 96.14 — below state average)
Serves: 39 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (985) 871-5976 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
St Tammany Hospital Hospice earned a 5-star CAHPS rating from family caregivers, with 94% saying they would definitely recommend it. On CMS's composite process measure, it scored 94.98, which is below the Louisiana state average of 96.14.
St Tammany Hospital Hospice serves 39 ZIP codes from its Madisonville, LA office in St. Tammany county. Families can contact the hospice directly to confirm whether a specific address falls within its service area.
Yes, St Tammany Hospital Hospice is Medicare-certified, with CCN 191516, certified since 1989. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
St Tammany Hospital Hospice is a non-profit hospice located in Madisonville, Louisiana, serving St. Tammany county and the surrounding area. According to CMS Care Compare data, this hospice has been Medicare-certified since May 22, 1989.
Family caregiver experience is measured through the CMS CAHPS Hospice Survey. St Tammany Hospital Hospice received a 5-star CAHPS rating, with 94% of surveyed family caregivers saying they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 92% giving it an overall rating of 9 or 10 out of 10.
On CMS's composite process quality measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice performs a bundle of recommended care processes, this hospice scored 94.98, compared to a Louisiana state average of 96.14 — placing it below the state average on this particular measure. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and notes that 60.0% of patients received visits in the last days of life, per the most recent published data.
St Tammany Hospital Hospice reports serving 39 ZIP codes from its Madisonville office.
All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data as published; where a measure is not listed here, CMS has not published it for this hospice, which is often the result of small patient counts rather than any indication of quality. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no cost details are provided here. Families should contact the hospice directly and consult Medicare Care Compare for the most current information.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, St Tammany Hospital Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 191516), certified since May 22, 1989. 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?
This hospice received a 5-star CAHPS rating, with 94% of family caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it and 92% rating 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 94.98, compared to a Louisiana state average of 96.14, which CMS classifies as below the state average.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
St Tammany Hospital Hospice reports serving 39 ZIP codes from its Madisonville, LA office in St. Tammany county.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 39 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
It is a non-profit hospice; ownership type is one factor among several CMS reports and doesn't by itself determine quality of care.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since May 22, 1989.
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 specifically for patients who have chosen to stop curative treatment and focus on comfort, typically with a prognosis of six months or less.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus from curative treatment to comfort and quality of life; it does not mean giving up care or attention — it is a different kind of care.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided doesn't specify care settings; please contact the hospice at (985) 871-5976 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
To start hospice care, contact the hospice directly at (985) 871-5976 and verify certification details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Consider asking about CAHPS survey results, quality measures, service area, and how care is coordinated; contact the hospice at (985) 871-5976 for specifics not covered here.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can verify St Tammany Hospital Hospice's certification and quality data at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/191516?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.