Southern Grace Hospice
Hammond, LA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 191644)
CMS process measure: 95.95 (state average 96.14 — at state average)
Serves: 93 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (985) 277-1945 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers surveyed by CMS said they would definitely recommend Southern Grace Hospice 79% of the time, with 85% rating overall care 9 or 10 out of 10. On CMS's composite process measure, the hospice scored 95.95, about at the Louisiana state average of 96.14.
Southern Grace Hospice serves 93 ZIP codes from its Hammond, Louisiana office in Tangipahoa County.
Yes, Southern Grace Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 191644, since 2007); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies their eligibility.
About this hospice
Southern Grace Hospice is a Medicare-certified hospice located in Hammond, Louisiana, serving families in Tangipahoa County and the surrounding area. The hospice is organized under an ownership type CMS classifies as "Other," and it has been Medicare-certified since October 15, 2007.
According to CMS Care Compare survey data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey reported that 79% would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 85% rated the overall care a 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS has not published a separate overall CAHPS star rating figure for this hospice in the data provided.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice completes a bundle of recommended care processes, Southern Grace Hospice scored 95.95, which CMS classifies as at the Louisiana state average of 96.14. A related care index score of 10 and a figure showing 3.0% of visits occurring in the last days of life were also reported by CMS, though the underlying context for how these numbers should be interpreted is limited to what CMS publishes.
Southern Grace Hospice's service area, per CMS data, spans 93 ZIP codes.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible beneficiaries. All figures in this profile come from CMS Care Compare data; where a measure is not listed here, CMS has not published it for this hospice, which often happens simply because of a small number of surveyed patients — this does not indicate poor quality.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Southern Grace Hospice has been Medicare-certified since October 15, 2007 (CCN 191644), 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?
In the CMS CAHPS Hospice Survey, 79% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend Southern Grace Hospice, and 85% rated the overall care a 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its composite process measure score is 95.95, 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 93 ZIP codes from its base in Hammond, Louisiana, in Tangipahoa County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 93 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
CMS classifies its ownership type as "Other." Ownership type can relate to organizational structure, but CMS's quality and survey measures are the more direct indicators of family experience and care processes.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Southern Grace Hospice has been Medicare-certified since October 15, 2007.
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 people who have decided to stop curative treatment and are focusing on comfort, typically when a doctor certifies a prognosis of six months or less if the illness runs its usual course.
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; it does not mean giving up on care, support, or symptom management.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided doesn't specify where this hospice delivers care; please contact Southern Grace Hospice at (985) 277-1945 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided doesn't cover intake steps; please contact Southern Grace Hospice directly at (985) 277-1945 to ask about starting care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about services offered, how care needs are met, staff availability, and how family caregivers have rated their experience — you can also review Southern Grace Hospice's CMS Care Compare page for published survey and quality data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Southern Grace Hospice (CCN 191644) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/191644?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.