St Joseph Hospice Of Acadiana, Llc
Lafayette, LA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 191654)
CMS process measure: 99.23 (state average 96.14 — above state average)
Serves: 47 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (337) 233-1131 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
St Joseph Hospice Of Acadiana received 4 stars from family caregivers in the CMS CAHPS survey, with 89% saying they would definitely recommend it. Its composite process score of 99.23 is above the Louisiana state average of 96.14.
St Joseph Hospice Of Acadiana serves 47 ZIP codes from its Lafayette, Louisiana office in Lafayette County. Families can contact the hospice directly to confirm whether a specific address falls within its current service area.
Yes, St Joseph Hospice Of Acadiana is Medicare-certified (CCN 191654, since 2007). The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
St Joseph Hospice Of Acadiana, LLC is a for-profit hospice based in Lafayette, Louisiana, serving families in Lafayette County and the surrounding area. It has been Medicare-certified since November 29, 2007, meaning the Medicare hospice benefit has been available to eligible patients through this provider for many years.
According to CMS Care Compare survey data (CAHPS), family caregivers gave this hospice an overall rating of 4 stars. Of those surveyed, 89% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 85% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10. These figures reflect the experiences reported by family caregivers who responded to the CMS survey, not a guarantee of any individual family's experience.
On CMS's composite process measure — which reflects how consistently the hospice completed a set of recommended care processes — this hospice scored 99.23, which is above the Louisiana state average of 96.14. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and notes that 50.7% of patients received visits in the final days of life, per the published data.
This hospice's service area, as reflected in CMS data, spans 47 ZIP codes from its Lafayette office. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no cost details beyond that are provided here. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data and may be updated periodically; where CMS has not published a particular measure, that reflects reporting limits such as small patient counts, not a judgment on quality.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. St Joseph Hospice Of Acadiana is Medicare-certified (CCN 191654) since November 29, 2007, 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?
Family caregivers gave this hospice 4 stars overall in the CMS CAHPS survey, with 89% saying they would definitely recommend it and 85% rating their experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its composite process score is 99.23, which CMS reports as above the Louisiana state average of 96.14.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
CMS data shows this hospice serving 47 ZIP codes from its Lafayette, Louisiana office in Lafayette County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 47 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
St Joseph Hospice Of Acadiana is a for-profit hospice; ownership type is one factor among several to consider, alongside CMS quality and survey data.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since November 29, 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 focuses on comfort for those who have stopped curative treatment and are expected to have a limited life expectancy, typically six months or less.
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 care or support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided doesn't specify care settings for this hospice; please contact them at (337) 233-1131 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
To begin the process, contact St Joseph Hospice Of Acadiana directly at (337) 233-1131 and confirm current details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
You might ask about the hospice's CAHPS survey results, its process quality scores, its service area, and how it supports families during and after care — the hospice at (337) 233-1131 can answer specifics not covered by CMS data here.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up St Joseph Hospice Of Acadiana directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/191654?state=LA to see the latest CMS-published 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.