Bridgeway Healthcare & Hospice
Baton Rouge, LA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 191539)
CMS process measure: 100 (state average 96.14 — above state average)
Serves: 79 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (225) 753-1495 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Bridgeway Healthcare & Hospice has a 4 out of 5 CAHPS star rating, with 82% of family caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 100.00 is above the Louisiana state average of 96.14.
Bridgeway Healthcare & Hospice serves 79 ZIP codes from its Baton Rouge, Louisiana office in East Baton Rouge County.
Yes, Bridgeway Healthcare & Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 191539, since 1996); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Bridgeway Healthcare & Hospice is a for-profit hospice provider based in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, serving families in East Baton Rouge County and the surrounding area. It has been Medicare-certified since June 7, 1996, meaning it has met federal requirements to provide hospice services covered under the Medicare hospice benefit for eligible patients, when a doctor certifies eligibility.
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey gave Bridgeway Healthcare & Hospice an overall star rating of 4 out of 5. Among survey respondents, 82% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 83% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
On the CMS composite process measure, which reflects how consistently core care processes were delivered, Bridgeway Healthcare & Hospice scored 100.00, which is above the Louisiana state average of 96.14. CMS reports a care index score of 10 and notes that 56.6% of patients received visits in the last days of life, per the most recent published data.
Bridgeway Healthcare & Hospice's service area, as reflected in CMS data, covers 79 ZIP codes reachable from its Baton Rouge office.
All figures above are drawn from CMS Care Compare data as published; families should check Care Compare directly for the most current figures. Where any measure is not listed here, CMS has not published it for this hospice, which is often related to small patient sample sizes rather than a reflection of quality.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Bridgeway Healthcare & Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 191539) since June 7, 1996, 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?
In the CMS CAHPS survey, Bridgeway Healthcare & Hospice received a 4 out of 5 star rating, with 82% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it and 83% rating 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 100.00, which is above the Louisiana state average of 96.14, according to CMS Care Compare data.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
CMS data lists Bridgeway Healthcare & Hospice as serving 79 ZIP codes from its Baton Rouge, Louisiana location in East Baton Rouge County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 79 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Bridgeway Healthcare & Hospice is a for-profit hospice. Ownership type does not directly determine care quality, but families may want to review the CMS survey results alongside this fact.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since June 7, 1996.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care can be provided alongside curative treatment at any stage of a serious illness, while hospice care focuses on comfort rather than cure when a person is expected to have a limited life expectancy, typically six months or less if the illness runs its usual course.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
No. Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care toward comfort, symptom management, and quality of life rather than treatments aimed at curing the underlying illness; it is not about giving up on care itself.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify care settings for this hospice; please contact Bridgeway Healthcare & Hospice at (225) 753-1495 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
For information on starting care, contact Bridgeway Healthcare & Hospice directly at (225) 753-1495 and verify current details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction scores, how care processes compare to state averages, and the size of the service area — all of which are reflected in CMS Care Compare data; for other specifics, contact the hospice directly at (225) 753-1495.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review Bridgeway Healthcare & Hospice's official CMS listing at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/191539?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.