Notre Dame Hospice Of Greater Baton Rouge
Baton Rouge, LA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 191600)
CMS process measure: 100 (state average 96.14 — above state average)
Serves: 32 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (225) 243-7358 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family-caregiver survey results for Notre Dame Hospice Of Greater Baton Rouge, often because of smaller patient counts, so no star rating or recommend percentage is available. However, its composite process measure score of 100.00 is above the Louisiana state average of 96.14.
Notre Dame Hospice Of Greater Baton Rouge serves 32 ZIP codes from its Baton Rouge, Louisiana office in East Baton Rouge County.
Yes, Notre Dame Hospice Of Greater Baton Rouge is Medicare-certified (CCN 191600, since December 20, 2004); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Notre Dame Hospice Of Greater Baton Rouge is a non-profit hospice serving Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and the surrounding East Baton Rouge County area. It has been Medicare-certified since December 20, 2004 (CCN 191600), meaning it has met federal health and safety standards for hospice care for two decades.
According to CMS Care Compare data, CMS has not published CAHPS family-caregiver survey results (star rating, percent who would definitely recommend, or percent rating the hospice 9-10) for this hospice, which is often the case for hospices with smaller patient counts. This does not indicate poor quality; it simply means CMS has not yet published enough survey data to report those figures.
On CMS's quality process measure, Notre Dame Hospice Of Greater Baton Rouge scored 100.00 out of 100 on the composite process measure, which is above the Louisiana state average of 96.14. Its care index score is listed as 9, and CMS data shows that 53.1% of patients received visits from staff during the last days of life, based on the most recent Care Compare data vintage available.
The hospice's service area, as reported by CMS, spans 32 ZIP codes from its Baton Rouge office. Families considering hospice care should know that the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no cost details beyond this benefit are provided here. All figures in this profile come directly from CMS Care Compare data and should be verified directly on the Care Compare website for the most current information.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Notre Dame Hospice Of Greater Baton Rouge is Medicare-certified (CCN 191600, since December 20, 2004), 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?
CMS has not published CAHPS family-caregiver survey results (star rating or percent who would recommend) for this hospice, which often happens with smaller patient counts; this does not indicate poor quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its composite process measure score is 100.00, which is above the Louisiana state average of 96.14, and CMS reports a care index score of 9.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
According to CMS data, it serves 32 ZIP codes from its Baton Rouge, Louisiana office in East Baton Rouge County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 32 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 affect organizational priorities, but CMS quality measures are the most direct way to compare hospices regardless of ownership.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since December 20, 2004, meaning it has been meeting federal hospice standards for about two decades.
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 those who have stopped curative treatment and are focused on comfort in the final phase of life.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort, symptom relief, and quality of life rather than curing the underlying illness; it is a care choice, not giving up on care itself.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify where this hospice delivers care; please contact the hospice at (225) 243-7358 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; please contact the hospice directly at (225) 243-7358 to learn how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about CMS quality scores, the services covered under the Medicare hospice benefit, and how visits are staffed during the final days of life; contact the hospice at (225) 243-7358 for specifics and verify data at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/191600?state=LA.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review this hospice's official CMS data at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/191600?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.