Southern Grace Hospice
Breaux Bridge, LA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 191592)
CMS process measure: 97.03 (state average 96.14 — at state average)
Serves: 61 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (337) 366-8505 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers surveyed by CMS said they would definitely recommend Southern Grace Hospice 90% of the time, and 89% rated it 9 or 10 out of 10. On CMS's composite process measure, the hospice scored 97.03, which is at the Louisiana state average of 96.14.
Southern Grace Hospice serves 61 ZIP codes from its office in Breaux Bridge, Louisiana, in St. Martin County.
Yes, Southern Grace Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 191592, since October 2004); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Southern Grace Hospice is a for-profit hospice provider based in Breaux Bridge, Louisiana, serving families in St. Martin County and the surrounding area. According to CMS Care Compare data, the hospice has been Medicare-certified since October 6, 2004.
CMS's CAHPS family caregiver survey data shows that 90% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 89% gave the hospice an overall rating of 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS has not published a distinct overall CAHPS star rating figure separate from these percentages in the data provided here.
On CMS's composite process quality measure, Southern Grace Hospice scored 97.03, which CMS classifies as being at the state average of 96.14 for Louisiana. This composite measure reflects how consistently the hospice performs a bundle of recommended care processes, based on CMS's published methodology.
Southern Grace Hospice's service area, per CMS data, spans 61 ZIP codes, reflecting a fairly broad geographic reach from its Breaux Bridge office.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no additional cost details are included here.
All figures in this profile come from CMS Care Compare data. Families are encouraged to review the most current data directly on Medicare Care Compare and to contact the hospice directly with specific questions about care options.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Southern Grace Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 191592) and has been since October 6, 2004. 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 CMS's CAHPS survey, 90% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend Southern Grace Hospice, and 89% rated their experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Southern Grace Hospice scored 97.03 on CMS's composite process measure, which CMS classifies as at the Louisiana state average of 96.14.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
According to CMS data, Southern Grace Hospice serves 61 ZIP codes from its office in Breaux Bridge, Louisiana, in St. Martin County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 61 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Southern Grace Hospice is a for-profit hospice, per CMS ownership records. Ownership type alone does not determine quality; CMS quality measures and caregiver survey results offer a more direct picture of performance.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Southern Grace Hospice has been Medicare-certified since October 6, 2004, 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 for patients who have chosen to focus on comfort rather than curative treatment, typically when a doctor determines a life expectancy 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 toward comfort, symptom relief, and quality of life rather than treatments aimed at curing the underlying illness; it does not mean giving up care or support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This is not specified in the CMS data provided. Please contact Southern Grace Hospice at (337) 366-8505 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. Please contact Southern Grace Hospice at (337) 366-8505 to ask about 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 the hospice supports patients and families; you can review Southern Grace Hospice's published figures on Medicare Care Compare and ask the hospice directly at (337) 366-8505 for further details.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Southern Grace Hospice directly on Medicare Care Compare at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/191592?state=LA using CCN 191592.
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.