Interim Healthcare Hospice Of East Louisiana
Mandville, LA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 191681)
CMS process measure: 99.53 (state average 96.14 — above state average)
Serves: 63 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (985) 234-0400 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Interim Healthcare Hospice Of East Louisiana received a 5-star CAHPS rating from family caregivers, with 87% saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 99.53 is above the Louisiana state average of 96.14.
Interim Healthcare Hospice Of East Louisiana serves 63 ZIP codes from its Mandville, LA office in St. Tammany County. Families in this area can contact the hospice directly to confirm whether their specific address is included.
Yes, Interim Healthcare Hospice Of East Louisiana is Medicare-certified, with CCN 191681, certified since October 25, 2012. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients once a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Interim Healthcare Hospice Of East Louisiana is a for-profit hospice based in Mandville, Louisiana, serving families in St. Tammany County and the surrounding area. According to CMS Care Compare data, this hospice has been Medicare-certified since October 25, 2012.
In the CMS CAHPS family caregiver survey, this hospice received a 5-star rating, with 87% of surveyed families saying they would definitely recommend the hospice, and 89% giving an overall rating of 9 or 10 out of 10. These figures reflect the experiences reported by family members of patients who received care.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice completes key care processes, this hospice scored 99.53, which is above the Louisiana state average of 96.14. CMS also reports a care index score of 9 and notes that 68.8% of patients received visits in the last days of life, according to the most recent published data.
This hospice's service area, as reported to CMS, covers 63 ZIP codes, reflecting a broad geographic reach from its Mandville office.
All figures in this profile come from CMS Care Compare data. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients. Families are encouraged to contact the hospice directly and review the most current information on Medicare Care Compare before making care decisions.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Interim Healthcare Hospice Of East Louisiana is Medicare-certified (CCN 191681), certified since October 25, 2012, and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients.
What do family caregivers say about this hospice in the CMS survey?
This hospice received a 5-star CAHPS rating, with 87% of families saying they would definitely recommend it and 89% 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 99.53, above the Louisiana state average of 96.14, meaning it performed above the state average on CMS's care process measure.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
CMS data shows it serves 63 ZIP codes from its Mandville, LA location in St. Tammany County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 63 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 determine quality on its own; CMS quality measures and family survey results are better indicators of care experience.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since October 25, 2012.
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 is for patients who have chosen to focus on comfort rather than curative treatment, typically when a doctor estimates a life expectancy of six months or less.
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; patients can still receive treatment for symptom relief and other conditions.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The specific settings this hospice provides care in are not included in the CMS data provided; please contact the hospice at (985) 234-0400 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The steps to begin care are not detailed in the CMS data provided; contact the hospice directly at (985) 234-0400 to ask how to begin services.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about caregiver survey ratings, quality measure scores, service area, and how care is coordinated; contact the hospice at (985) 234-0400 for specifics not covered in CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review this hospice's official CMS profile at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/191681?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.