Traditions Health
Lafayette, LA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 191653)
CMS process measure: 100 (state average 96.14 — above state average)
Serves: 48 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (337) 948-9004 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Traditions Health has earned a 5-star CAHPS family caregiver rating from CMS, with 89% of families saying they would definitely recommend it. Its composite process score of 100.00 is above the Louisiana state average of 96.14.
Traditions Health serves 48 ZIP codes from its office in Lafayette, Louisiana, in Lafayette County.
Yes, Traditions Health is Medicare-certified, with CCN 191653, certified since 2007. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies their eligibility.
About this hospice
Traditions Health is a Medicare-certified hospice located in Lafayette, Louisiana, serving Lafayette County and the surrounding area. It has been certified since November 29, 2007, and its ownership type is classified by CMS as "Other."
According to CMS Care Compare data (CAHPS family caregiver survey), Traditions Health earned a 5-star rating. Among families surveyed, 89% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 87% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 on a 10-point scale.
On CMS's composite process measure — which reflects how consistently a hospice performs a bundle of recommended care processes — Traditions Health scored 100.00, compared to a Louisiana state average of 96.14. This places the hospice above the state average on this measure. CMS also reports a care index score of 10, and data show that 78.9% of patients received visits from hospice staff in the final days of life, based on available CMS figures.
Traditions Health's service area, per CMS data, spans 48 ZIP codes from its Lafayette office.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data; if any measure were not published, that would typically reflect a small number of surveyed patients rather than an indicator of poor quality — but in this case, the key measures described here are available.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Traditions Health is Medicare-certified (CCN 191653), certified since November 29, 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, Traditions Health received a 5-star rating, with 89% of family 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?
Traditions Health scored 100.00 on the CMS composite process measure, above the Louisiana state average of 96.14. CMS also lists a care index score of 10 and reports that 78.9% of patients received visits in their final days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Traditions Health serves 48 ZIP codes from its office in Lafayette, Lafayette County, Louisiana.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 48 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
CMS lists Traditions Health's ownership type as "Other." Ownership type alone does not determine quality of care; the CAHPS and process measures above offer more direct insight into patient experience.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Traditions Health has been Medicare-certified since November 29, 2007.
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 patients who have stopped curative treatment and typically have a life expectancy of six months or less, as determined by a doctor.
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 giving up on care or support, and patients can still receive treatment for other conditions.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This data does not specify where Traditions Health provides care; please contact the hospice at (337) 948-9004 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe the enrollment process; please contact Traditions Health directly at (337) 948-9004 to learn how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction ratings, staffing availability, how care is coordinated, and how the hospice performs on CMS quality measures like the ones listed here — Traditions Health's CMS figures are a good starting point for that conversation.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Traditions Health directly using CCN 191653 at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/191653?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.