Christus Homecare St Patrick
Lake Charles, LA · Medicare-certified home health agency (CCN 197015)
Patient survey (HHCAHPS): 4★
Serves: 26 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (337) 395-5600 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Christus Homecare St Patrick holds a 4.5-star CMS quality rating, above the Louisiana state average of 3.5 stars, and a 4-star patient survey rating. These ratings come from CMS Care Compare data.
Christus Homecare St Patrick offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide services. It serves 26 ZIP codes from its Lake Charles, Louisiana office.
Yes, Christus Homecare St Patrick is Medicare-certified (CCN 197015, certified since 1969), so eligible home health services are covered under Medicare when ordered by a doctor. Coverage details depend on individual Medicare benefits and physician orders.
About this agency
Christus Homecare St Patrick is a Medicare-certified home health agency located in Lake Charles, Louisiana, certified since August 27, 1969. The agency is organized as a proprietary (for-profit) provider under CMS records.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Christus Homecare St Patrick offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide services.
The agency holds a CMS quality star rating of 4.5 out of 5, which is above the Louisiana state average of 3.5 stars, based on current CMS Care Compare data. Its patient survey star rating is 4 out of 5, reflecting responses from the CMS Home Health CAHPS survey.
CMS process and outcome measures show that 99.24% of patients received timely initiation of care, and 94.73% of patients showed improvement in walking or moving around during the course of care, according to the same CMS data set.
Christus Homecare St Patrick reports serving 26 ZIP codes from its Lake Charles, Louisiana office. These figures represent CMS Care Compare data and may be updated periodically by CMS; consumers should check the official Care Compare listing for the most current figures before making care decisions.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare pay for care from this agency?
Yes, Christus Homecare St Patrick is Medicare-certified (CCN 197015), so eligible home health services are covered under Medicare when ordered by a doctor.
What services does this agency offer?
The agency offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide services, per CMS Care Compare data.
What is this agency's CMS quality star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
The agency has a 4.5-star CMS quality rating, above the Louisiana state average of 3.5 stars.
What do patients say about this agency in the CMS patient survey?
The agency's CMS patient survey star rating is 4 out of 5.
How do I check this agency's quality and staffing record?
You can review CMS Care Compare at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/home-health/197015?state=LA for the latest quality and staffing details.
What areas and ZIP codes does this agency serve?
The agency reports serving 26 ZIP codes from its Lake Charles, Louisiana location.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 26 this agency reports serving.
What questions should I ask before hiring this agency?
Consider asking about staffing, scheduling, and specific care plans by calling the agency at (337) 395-5600, and verify current ratings on Medicare Care Compare.
How long has this agency been Medicare-certified?
Christus Homecare St Patrick has been Medicare-certified since August 27, 1969.
Who owns this agency — for-profit, non-profit, or government?
The agency is classified as proprietary, meaning it is a for-profit organization.
How much does home health care cost and who pays?
CMS does not publish cost data for this agency; contact the agency at (337) 395-5600 for cost information and verify coverage details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I contact this agency to start care?
You can contact Christus Homecare St Patrick at (337) 395-5600 to inquire about starting care.
What is the difference between home health care and non-medical home care?
This data set does not define non-medical home care; for specifics on service types, contact the agency at (337) 395-5600.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh); certified since 08/27/1969. Ratings are CMS's official measures, not Care Considered's opinion. Always verify current status with the agency and Medicare before arranging care.