St Joseph Hospice
Thibodaux, LA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 191572)
CMS process measure: not reported
Serves: 14 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (504) 305-6434 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family-caregiver survey results or a composite process score for St Joseph Hospice in Thibodaux, Louisiana, often because of small patient counts rather than any indication of quality. Families can check Medicare Care Compare directly for the most current published figures.
St Joseph Hospice serves 14 ZIP codes from its office in Thibodaux, Louisiana, in Lafourche County. Families can contact the hospice directly to confirm whether their specific address falls within the service area.
Yes, St Joseph Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 191572, since 2003), so the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility. This certification means Medicare will pay for covered hospice services for qualifying patients.
About this hospice
St Joseph Hospice is a for-profit hospice located in Thibodaux, Louisiana, serving families in Lafourche County and the surrounding area. The hospice has been Medicare-certified since January 30, 2003 (CCN 191572).
According to CMS Care Compare data, St Joseph Hospice reports a care index score of 9. CMS has not published a CAHPS family-caregiver star rating, percentage of families who would definitely recommend the hospice, or percentage rating the hospice 9-10 for this provider — this is often the case when patient counts are too small for CMS to report results reliably, and it should not be read as a sign of poor quality.
CMS has also not published a composite process measure score for St Joseph Hospice for direct comparison; for reference, the Louisiana state average composite score is 96.14, but CMS lists the comparison to the state average for this hospice as not reported. Families should check Care Compare directly for the most current figures, as CMS updates this data periodically.
St Joseph Hospice serves 14 ZIP codes from its Thibodaux office. As a Medicare-certified hospice, care under St Joseph Hospice is covered by the Medicare hospice benefit for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; this listing does not include cost information beyond that.
All figures in this profile are drawn from CMS Care Compare data. Families are encouraged to contact the hospice directly and to review the Care Compare listing for the most complete and current information before making care decisions.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from St Joseph Hospice?
Yes. St Joseph Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 191572) since January 30, 2003, 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 for St Joseph Hospice; this is often due to small patient counts and does not indicate poor quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
CMS lists a care index score of 9 for St Joseph Hospice but has not reported a composite process score for comparison to the Louisiana state average of 96.14.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
St Joseph Hospice serves 14 ZIP codes from its Thibodaux, Louisiana office in Lafourche County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 14 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
St Joseph Hospice is a for-profit hospice; ownership type does not by itself indicate quality, but it is disclosed by CMS as part of provider information.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
St Joseph Hospice has been Medicare-certified since January 30, 2003.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care can be provided alongside curative treatment at any stage of a serious illness, while hospice care focuses on comfort rather than cure, typically when a doctor certifies a life expectancy of six months or less.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means focusing on comfort and quality of life rather than treatments aimed at curing the illness, but patients can still receive medical and emotional support and may leave hospice if their situation changes.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This information is not included in the CMS data provided; please contact St Joseph Hospice at (504) 305-6434 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
Please contact St Joseph Hospice directly at (504) 305-6434 to learn about starting care, and verify current information on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about services available, coverage area, staffing, and CMS quality scores; contact St Joseph Hospice at (504) 305-6434 for specifics not listed here.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view St Joseph Hospice's official Medicare Care Compare listing at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/191572?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.