Louisiana Hospice And Palliative Care
Opelousas, LA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 191542)
CMS process measure: 100 (state average 96.14 — above state average)
Serves: 45 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (337) 948-8835 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Louisiana Hospice And Palliative Care has a 4-star family caregiver rating on the CMS CAHPS survey, with 88% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 100.00 is above the Louisiana state average of 96.14.
Louisiana Hospice And Palliative Care serves 45 ZIP codes from its Opelousas, LA office in St. Landry County. Families can contact the hospice directly to confirm whether a specific address falls within its service area.
Yes, Louisiana Hospice And Palliative Care is Medicare-certified (CCN 191542, since 1996). The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Louisiana Hospice And Palliative Care is a for-profit hospice based in Opelousas, Louisiana, serving families in St. Landry County and the surrounding region. The hospice has been Medicare-certified since August 1, 1996, under CMS Certification Number (CCN) 191542.
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey gave this hospice an overall rating of 4 stars. Among respondents, 88% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 85% rated their overall experience of care between 9 and 10 on a 10-point scale. These figures reflect the experiences reported by caregivers of patients who received care through this hospice, as published by CMS.
On the CMS composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice delivers a set of recommended care processes, this hospice scored 100.00, compared to a Louisiana state average of 96.14 — placing it above the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 for this hospice, and 77.7% of patients received visits in the final days of life, as recorded in the most recent published data.
Louisiana Hospice And Palliative Care reports serving 45 ZIP codes from its Opelousas office. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; this listing does not include cost information beyond that. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data and may be updated periodically by CMS.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Louisiana Hospice And Palliative Care is Medicare-certified (CCN 191542) and has been since August 1, 1996. 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?
CMS's CAHPS Hospice Survey gives this hospice a 4-star family caregiver rating, with 88% of respondents saying they would definitely recommend it and 85% rating their experience 9-10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its CMS composite process score is 100.00, compared to a Louisiana state average of 96.14, placing it above the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and 77.7% of patients receiving visits in the last days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
This hospice serves 45 ZIP codes from its Opelousas, Louisiana office in St. Landry County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 45 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
This hospice is organized as a for-profit entity. Ownership type does not directly appear in CMS quality scores, but families may wish to consider it alongside the survey and quality data above.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since August 1, 1996, according to CMS records.
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 specifically for patients who have decided to stop curative treatment and focus on comfort, typically with a prognosis of six months or less if the illness runs its normal course.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care from curing an illness to comfort and quality of life; it does not mean giving up care altogether, and patients can still receive medical attention for symptom relief and support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The CMS data provided does not specify care settings for this hospice. Contact the hospice at (337) 948-8835 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The CMS data provided does not describe intake steps. Contact the hospice at (337) 948-8835 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction ratings, how a hospice's quality scores compare to the state average, and the size of its service area — all of which are covered above using CMS Care Compare data for this hospice.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Louisiana Hospice And Palliative Care directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/191542?state=LA using CCN 191542.
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.