North Oaks Hospice
Hammond, LA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 191522)
CMS process measure: 97.62 (state average 96.14 — above state average)
Serves: 15 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (985) 230-7620 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for North Oaks Hospice, so no star rating or recommend percentage is available. However, its CMS composite process score is 97.62, which is above the Louisiana state average of 96.14.
North Oaks Hospice serves 15 ZIP codes from its office in Hammond, Louisiana, in Tangipahoa County.
Yes, North Oaks Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 191522), certified since 1992; the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
North Oaks Hospice is a Medicare-certified hospice located in Hammond, Louisiana, in Tangipahoa County, operating under an ownership classification of "Other." The hospice has been Medicare-certified since July 21, 1992, giving it a long-standing presence serving families in the region.
According to CMS Care Compare data, CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results (such as star rating, percentage who would definitely recommend, or percentage rating the hospice 9-10) for North Oaks Hospice. This is often due to small patient counts and should not be interpreted as a sign of poor quality.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects the delivery of core hospice care processes, North Oaks Hospice scored 97.62, compared to the Louisiana state average of 96.14 — placing it above the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and notes that 52.4% of patients received visits in the last days of life, based on the most recent published CMS data.
North Oaks Hospice serves a service area covering 15 ZIP codes from its Hammond office.
Hospice care for eligible patients is covered under the Medicare hospice benefit. All figures in this profile come from CMS Care Compare data as most recently published; families are encouraged to verify current details directly on Care Compare or by contacting the hospice.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from North Oaks Hospice?
Yes. North Oaks Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 191522), certified since July 21, 1992, and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
What do family caregivers say about North Oaks Hospice in the CMS survey?
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results (star rating or recommend percentages) for North Oaks Hospice, which often happens with smaller patient counts; this does not indicate poor quality.
How does North Oaks Hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
North Oaks Hospice has a CMS composite process score of 97.62, compared to the Louisiana state average of 96.14, placing it above the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and that 52.4% of patients received visits in the last days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does North Oaks Hospice serve?
North Oaks Hospice serves 15 ZIP codes from its office in Hammond, Louisiana, in Tangipahoa County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 15 this hospice reports serving.
Is North Oaks Hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
CMS lists North Oaks Hospice's ownership type as "Other." Ownership type can reflect organizational structure, but CMS quality measures are the more direct indicator of care patterns.
How long has North Oaks Hospice been Medicare-certified?
North Oaks Hospice has been Medicare-certified since July 21, 1992.
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 generally for patients with a terminal diagnosis who have chosen to focus on comfort rather than curative treatment.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
No. Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort, symptom relief, and quality of life rather than treatments aimed at curing the underlying illness; patients can still receive care for pain and other symptoms.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The provided CMS data does not specify where North Oaks Hospice delivers care; contact the hospice at (985) 230-7620 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with North Oaks Hospice?
The data provided does not describe intake steps; contact North Oaks Hospice directly at (985) 230-7620 and verify information on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver survey results, quality measure scores, service area, and how care is coordinated; contact North Oaks Hospice at (985) 230-7620 for details specific to your needs.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up North Oaks Hospice directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/191522?state=LA to confirm current 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.