Lagniappe Homecare Northwest Louisiana
Natchitoches, LA · Medicare-certified home health agency (CCN 197478)
Patient survey (HHCAHPS): 5★
Serves: 29 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (318) 357-1990 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Lagniappe Homecare Northwest Louisiana holds a 3-star CMS quality rating, which is below the Louisiana state average of 3.5 stars, but it has a 5-star patient survey rating. These figures come from CMS Care Compare data.
Lagniappe Homecare Northwest Louisiana offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide services. It serves 29 ZIP codes from its office in Natchitoches, Louisiana.
Yes, Lagniappe Homecare Northwest Louisiana is Medicare-certified, with CCN 197478, certified since October 2, 1992, so eligible home health services are covered under Medicare when ordered by a doctor. This is based on CMS certification records only.
About this agency
Lagniappe Homecare Northwest Louisiana is a Medicare-certified home health agency based in Natchitoches, Louisiana, serving 29 ZIP codes in the surrounding area. The agency has been Medicare-certified since October 2, 1992, and operates as a proprietary (for-profit) organization.
Services offered include Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide services.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Lagniappe Homecare Northwest Louisiana holds a 3-star overall quality rating, which falls below the Louisiana state average of 3.5 stars. However, the agency's patient survey star rating is 5 stars, the highest possible rating, reflecting positive patient experience feedback collected through the CMS survey process.
CMS data also reports that 98.66% of patients began receiving care in a timely manner after referral, and 89.84% of patients showed improvement in walking or moving around during their episode of care. These figures are drawn from CMS Care Compare data and reflect the most recently published data vintage available on that platform.
Families researching this agency are encouraged to review the full, current details directly on Medicare Care Compare, as star ratings, timely-care percentages, and outcome measures are updated periodically by CMS.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare pay for care from this agency?
Yes, Lagniappe Homecare Northwest Louisiana is Medicare-certified (CCN 197478) since October 2, 1992, so Medicare covers eligible home health services 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.
What is this agency's CMS quality star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
The agency has a 3-star CMS quality rating, which is below the Louisiana state average of 3.5 stars.
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 in CMS's patient experience survey.
How do I check this agency's quality and staffing record?
You can review current ratings and outcome data directly on Medicare Care Compare at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/home-health/197478?state=LA.
What areas and ZIP codes does this agency serve?
The agency serves 29 ZIP codes from its Natchitoches, Louisiana office.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 29 this agency reports serving.
What questions should I ask before hiring this agency?
Consider asking about specific service availability, scheduling, staffing, and current outcome data; contact the agency at (318) 357-1990 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What is the difference between home health care and non-medical home care?
The data provided does not address this distinction; contact the agency at (318) 357-1990 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
How long has this agency been Medicare-certified?
The agency has been Medicare-certified since October 2, 1992.
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 data; contact the agency at (318) 357-1990 and verify coverage details with Medicare directly.
How do I contact this agency to start care?
You can reach the agency by phone at (318) 357-1990.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh); certified since 10/02/1992. Ratings are CMS's official measures, not Care Considered's opinion. Always verify current status with the agency and Medicare before arranging care.