The Hospice Of Baton Rouge
Baton Rouge, LA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 191507)
CMS process measure: 99.47 (state average 96.14 — above state average)
Serves: 102 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (225) 767-4673 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
The Hospice Of Baton Rouge earned a 4-star CAHPS rating from family caregivers, with 91% saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 99.47 is above the Louisiana state average of 96.14.
The Hospice Of Baton Rouge serves 102 ZIP codes from its Baton Rouge, LA office in East Baton Rouge County. Families can confirm whether their specific ZIP code is included by contacting the hospice directly.
Yes, The Hospice Of Baton Rouge is Medicare-certified (CCN 191507, since June 25, 1986), so the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility. This is a federal benefit, not a fee charged by the hospice.
About this hospice
The Hospice Of Baton Rouge is a non-profit hospice serving Baton Rouge, Louisiana and surrounding East Baton Rouge County communities. It has been Medicare-certified since June 25, 1986 (CCN 191507), meaning eligible patients can use the Medicare hospice benefit to cover their care.
According to CMS Care Compare survey data, family caregivers gave this hospice a CAHPS star rating of 4 out of 5. Ninety-one percent said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 88 percent rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10. These figures reflect the experiences reported by families of patients who received care.
On CMS's composite process measure, which tracks whether recommended care processes were consistently delivered, this hospice scored 99.47, which is above the Louisiana state average of 96.14. CMS also reports a care index score of 9 and notes that 55.9% of patients received visits in the last days of life, according to the most recent published data.
The Hospice Of Baton Rouge's service area covers 102 ZIP codes from its Baton Rouge office. All figures in this profile come directly from CMS Care Compare data; families should check the Care Compare website for the most current data vintage. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients; no cost estimates are included here. This profile does not describe specific staff, facilities, or services beyond what CMS publishes.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. The Hospice Of Baton Rouge is Medicare-certified (CCN 191507) since June 25, 1986, 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 CAHPS survey data shows a 4-star family caregiver rating, with 91% saying they would definitely recommend this hospice and 88% 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 measure score is 99.47, which is above the Louisiana state average of 96.14, according to CMS Care Compare.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
It serves 102 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 102 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
The Hospice Of Baton Rouge is organized as a non-profit hospice. Ownership type is one factor families may want to weigh alongside CMS quality and survey data.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since June 25, 1986.
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 patients who have stopped curative treatment and typically have a prognosis of 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 on care, symptom management, or support for the patient and family.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The CMS data provided does not specify care settings for this hospice; contact The Hospice Of Baton Rouge at (225) 767-4673 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
Contact The Hospice Of Baton Rouge at (225) 767-4673 to ask about starting care, and verify certification details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about caregiver satisfaction ratings, quality measure scores, service area, and ownership type — all information you can review on Medicare Care Compare and confirm directly with the hospice.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up The Hospice Of Baton Rouge (CCN 191507) at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/191507?state=LA to review its current 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.