Lagniappe Homecare Alexandria
Alexandria, LA · Medicare-certified home health agency (CCN 197458)
Patient survey (HHCAHPS): 5★
Serves: 56 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (318) 442-6435 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Lagniappe Homecare Alexandria holds a 3-star CMS quality rating, below the Louisiana average of 3.5, but earns a 5-star patient survey rating. This means while its overall quality score is slightly below state peers, patients report a strongly positive experience with care.
Lagniappe Homecare Alexandria offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide services. It serves 56 ZIP codes from its office in Alexandria, Louisiana.
Yes, Lagniappe Homecare Alexandria is Medicare-certified (CCN 197458), certified since June 25, 1992, so eligible home health services are covered under Medicare when ordered by a doctor. This certification confirms the agency meets federal requirements to participate in the Medicare home health benefit.
About this agency
Lagniappe Homecare Alexandria is a Medicare-certified home health agency located in Alexandria, Louisiana, providing services since June 25, 1992. The agency is a proprietary (for-profit) organization offering a range of home health services, including Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide support.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Lagniappe Homecare Alexandria holds a CMS quality star rating of 3 out of 5, which is below the Louisiana state average of 3.5 stars. However, the agency's patient survey star rating stands at 5 out of 5, reflecting favorable patient-reported experiences. Data also show that 99.78% of patients received timely initiation of care, and 87.35% of patients demonstrated improvement in walking or moving around during the course of care.
Lagniappe Homecare Alexandria serves a broad geographic area, covering 56 ZIP codes from its Alexandria, LA office. These figures and ratings are drawn from CMS Care Compare data and reflect the most recently published data vintage available at the time of this profile's creation.
Families considering this agency for home health services can review these CMS metrics as one source of information, alongside direct communication with the agency, to better understand the scope and quality of services provided. This profile is based solely on federally reported CMS data and does not include cost information, as CMS does not publish pricing details for home health agencies.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare pay for care from this agency?
Yes, Lagniappe Homecare Alexandria is Medicare-certified (CCN 197458) and has been since June 25, 1992, so Medicare-covered home health services are eligible for payment when ordered by a physician.
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.
What is this agency's CMS quality star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
The agency holds a 3-star CMS quality rating, which is below the Louisiana state average of 3.5 stars, according to CMS Care Compare data.
What do patients say about this agency in the CMS patient survey?
The agency has a 5-star patient survey rating, the highest possible score, based on CMS Care Compare survey data.
How do I check this agency's quality and staffing record?
You can review detailed quality and staffing data on the CMS Care Compare website at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/home-health/197458?state=LA.
What areas and ZIP codes does this agency serve?
Lagniappe Homecare Alexandria serves 56 ZIP codes from its office in Alexandria, Louisiana.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 56 this agency reports serving.
What questions should I ask before hiring this agency?
Consider asking about staff availability, coordination of care, and specific service scheduling; contact the agency at (318) 442-6435 and verify current details on Medicare Care Compare.
What is the difference between home health care and non-medical home care?
Home health care, like the skilled nursing and therapy services this agency provides, is medical care ordered by a doctor, whereas non-medical home care typically covers non-clinical assistance; the data provided does not detail non-medical services offered by this agency.
How long has this agency been Medicare-certified?
The agency has been Medicare-certified since June 25, 1992.
Who owns this agency — for-profit, non-profit, or government?
Lagniappe Homecare Alexandria is a proprietary, for-profit agency.
How much does home health care cost and who pays?
Cost information is not published by CMS; contact the agency at (318) 442-6435 for specifics and verify coverage details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I contact this agency to start care?
You can reach Lagniappe Homecare Alexandria at (318) 442-6435 to inquire about starting care.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh); certified since 06/25/1992. Ratings are CMS's official measures, not Care Considered's opinion. Always verify current status with the agency and Medicare before arranging care.