Audubon Hospice Of Lafayette, Inc
Lafayette, LA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 191665)
CMS process measure: 96.4 (state average 96.14 — at state average)
Serves: 39 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (337) 541-1000 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers surveyed by CMS said they would definitely recommend Audubon Hospice Of Lafayette 75% of the time, and the hospice's composite process score of 96.40 is at the Louisiana state average of 96.14. CMS has not published a separate overall star rating for this hospice in the available data.
Audubon Hospice Of Lafayette serves 39 ZIP codes from its Lafayette, Louisiana office in Lafayette County. Families can contact the hospice directly to confirm whether their specific address falls within this service area.
Yes, Audubon Hospice Of Lafayette is Medicare-certified, with CCN 191665, certified since 2009. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Audubon Hospice Of Lafayette, Inc is a for-profit hospice based in Lafayette, Louisiana, serving Lafayette County and surrounding areas. The hospice has been Medicare-certified since October 8, 2009, under CMS Certification Number (CCN) 191665.
According to CMS Care Compare CAHPS survey data, 75% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 74% gave the hospice an overall rating of 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS has not published a distinct overall CAHPS star rating figure for this hospice in the data provided, which can happen when survey sample sizes are small; this is not an indication of poor quality.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice follows recommended care processes, Audubon Hospice Of Lafayette scored 96.40, compared to the Louisiana state average of 96.14 — placing it at the state average. CMS also reports that 57.5% of patients received visits from hospice staff in the last days of life, a measure of the timeliness of end-of-life visits.
Audubon Hospice Of Lafayette serves 39 ZIP codes from its Lafayette, LA office. As with all Medicare-certified hospices, the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a physician certifies eligibility; no cost details are provided here. All figures in this profile come from CMS Care Compare data and reflect the vintage of that published dataset.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Audubon Hospice Of Lafayette Of Lafayette is Medicare-certified (CCN 191665) since October 8, 2009, 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?
According to CMS CAHPS survey data, 75% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 74% rated their experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its composite process score is 96.40, compared to the Louisiana state average of 96.14, placing it at the state average.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Audubon Hospice Of Lafayette serves 39 ZIP codes from its Lafayette, LA office in Lafayette County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 39 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
It is a for-profit hospice. Ownership type does not directly determine care quality; CMS quality and survey measures are better indicators to review.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since October 8, 2009.
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 with a life-limiting illness who have chosen to stop curative treatment.
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 pain or symptom care stops — it becomes the primary focus.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This is not specified in the CMS data provided; please contact the hospice at (337) 541-1000 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe the intake process; please contact the hospice at (337) 541-1000 for guidance and verify certification details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about CAHPS survey results, quality measure scores, service area, and how care needs are met; contact the hospice at (337) 541-1000 to discuss specifics.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Audubon Hospice Of Lafayette using CCN 191665 at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/191665?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.