Hospice Of Acadiana Inc
Lafayette, LA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 191500)
CMS process measure: 99.75 (state average 96.14 — above state average)
Serves: 60 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (337) 232-1234 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Hospice Of Acadiana Inc has a 5 out of 5 star CAHPS family caregiver rating, with 95% of families saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 99.75 is above the Louisiana state average of 96.14.
Hospice Of Acadiana Inc serves 60 ZIP codes from its Lafayette, LA office in Lafayette County. Families can contact the hospice directly to confirm whether a specific address is included in its service area.
Yes, Hospice Of Acadiana Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN 191500), certified since 1985. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Hospice Of Acadiana Inc is a non-profit hospice serving Lafayette, Louisiana and surrounding communities. It has been Medicare-certified since February 7, 1985, meaning it has provided hospice services to Medicare beneficiaries for decades.
According to CMS Care Compare survey data (CAHPS), family caregivers rated this hospice 5 out of 5 stars overall. Ninety-five percent of surveyed family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 92% gave the hospice an overall rating of 9 or 10 out of 10. These figures reflect the experiences reported by families of patients who received care from this hospice.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice completes recommended care processes, Hospice Of Acadiana Inc scored 99.75, which is above the Louisiana state average of 96.14. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and notes that 58.5% of patients received visits in the final days of life, per the published CMS data.
Hospice Of Acadiana Inc reports serving 60 ZIP codes from its Lafayette office in Lafayette County, indicating a broad service area.
All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data. Where CMS has not published a particular measure for a hospice, that is often due to small patient counts and should not be read as an indicator of poor quality. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients; no additional cost information is provided here. Families are encouraged to verify current details directly on Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Hospice Of Acadiana Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN 191500) since February 7, 1985, 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, family caregivers gave this hospice 5 out of 5 stars, with 95% saying they would definitely recommend it and 92% rating it 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its composite process measure score is 99.75, above the Louisiana state average of 96.14, and CMS lists a care index score of 10.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Hospice Of Acadiana Inc reports serving 60 ZIP codes from its Lafayette, Louisiana office in Lafayette County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 60 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
It is a non-profit hospice. Ownership type can reflect organizational structure and mission, but CMS quality measures should be reviewed alongside ownership when comparing hospices.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since February 7, 1985.
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 who have stopped pursuing curative treatment and are typically expected to have a limited life expectancy.
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 giving up all care or support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify where this hospice delivers care; contact Hospice Of Acadiana Inc at (337) 232-1234 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; contact Hospice Of Acadiana Inc at (337) 232-1234 to learn how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction scores, CMS quality measures, service area, and how care needs will be met; contact Hospice Of Acadiana Inc at (337) 232-1234 for specifics not covered by CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Hospice Of Acadiana Inc (CCN 191500) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/191500?state=LA to review the latest CMS data.
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.