Lagniappe Homecare Northern Louisiana
Ruston, LA · Medicare-certified home health agency (CCN 197197)
Patient survey (HHCAHPS): 5★
Serves: 33 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (318) 202-2730 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Lagniappe Homecare Northern Louisiana holds a 3.5-star CMS quality rating, which is at the Louisiana state average of 3.5, and a 5-star patient survey rating. These figures come from CMS Care Compare data.
Lagniappe Homecare Northern Louisiana offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide services. It serves 33 ZIP codes from its Ruston, LA office.
Yes, Lagniappe Homecare Northern Louisiana is Medicare-certified (CCN 197197, certified since 02/21/1986), so eligible home health services are covered under Medicare when ordered by a doctor. This certification status is confirmed through CMS Care Compare records.
About this agency
Lagniappe Homecare Northern Louisiana is a Medicare-certified home health agency based in Ruston, LA, certified since February 21, 1986. The agency is organized as a proprietary (for-profit) provider under CCN 197197.
Services offered include Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide support.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Lagniappe Homecare Northern Louisiana holds a CMS quality star rating of 3.5, which is at the Louisiana state average of 3.5. The agency's patient survey star rating is 5, reflecting patient experience feedback collected through CMS's standardized survey process.
CMS process and outcome measures show that 98.61% of patients received timely initiation of care, and 91.96% of patients showed improvement in walking or moving around during their episode of care, according to the same CMS dataset.
The agency's service area spans 33 ZIP codes from its Ruston, LA office, indicating a moderately broad regional coverage footprint.
All ratings and measures cited here are drawn from CMS Care Compare data; families are encouraged to verify current figures directly on Care Compare, as CMS updates these figures periodically.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare pay for care from this agency?
Yes, Lagniappe Homecare Northern Louisiana is Medicare-certified (CCN 197197) and has been since 02/21/1986, so eligible home health services ordered by a doctor are covered under Medicare.
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 has a 3.5-star CMS quality rating, which is at the Louisiana state average of 3.5.
What do patients say about this agency in the CMS patient survey?
The agency has a 5-star patient survey rating according to CMS Care Compare data.
How do I check this agency's quality and staffing record?
You can review current quality and staffing data on Medicare Care Compare at the agency's listing page.
What areas and ZIP codes does this agency serve?
The agency serves 33 ZIP codes from its Ruston, LA location.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 33 this agency reports serving.
What questions should I ask before hiring this agency?
Consider asking about specific services needed, timely-care performance, and staff availability by calling (318) 202-2730 and reviewing 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, therapy, and aide services this agency provides, is medical care ordered by a doctor, while non-medical home care typically covers non-clinical support; contact the agency at (318) 202-2730 for specifics on what they provide.
How long has this agency been Medicare-certified?
The agency has been Medicare-certified since 02/21/1986.
Who owns this agency — for-profit, non-profit, or government?
The agency is a proprietary (for-profit) organization.
How much does home health care cost and who pays?
Cost information is not published in CMS Care Compare data; contact the agency at (318) 202-2730 and verify coverage details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I contact this agency to start care?
You can contact Lagniappe Homecare Northern Louisiana at (318) 202-2730 or review its listing on Medicare Care Compare to begin the process.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh); certified since 02/21/1986. Ratings are CMS's official measures, not Care Considered's opinion. Always verify current status with the agency and Medicare before arranging care.