Hospice Compassus - Baton Rouge
88% would definitely recommend
74/ 100
Not rated
Clarity Hospice of Baton Rouge
Hospice · 9191 Bluebonnet Blvd, Suite B, Baton Rouge, LA 70810
Family caregiver survey rating
56/ 100
Average
At a glance
- Ownership
- For-Profit
- Medicare-certified
- Since 03/18/2008 · CCN 191660
- Rank in Baton Rouge
- #7 of 14 hospices
- Rank in Louisiana
- #64 of 107 scored hospices
- Average daily census
- 138 patients
- County
- East Baton Rouge
- Service area
- 94 ZIP codes (see list)
Quality of care
Quality measures: better than the national average on 1 of 3 reported measures, worse on 1.
| Measure | This provider | State | National | vs. national |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Composite process measure (7 care processes) | 96.5% | 96.1% | 96.2% | About the same |
| Visits in the last days of life | 28.6% | — | 48.3% | Worse |
| Hospice Care Index (0-10) | 10 | 8.7 | 8.8 | Better |
The composite process measure covers 7 care processes at admission. The Hospice Care Index runs 0–10.
What families say (CAHPS Hospice survey)
Survey results: better than the national average on 4 of 7 reported measures, worse on 1.
| Measure | This provider | State | National | vs. national |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team always communicated well | 86% | 85% | 82% | Better |
| Always provided timely help | 82% | 82% | 78% | Better |
| Always treated patient with respect | 92% | 93% | 91% | About the same |
| Right amount of emotional and spiritual support | 88% | 92% | 91% | Worse |
| Always got help for pain and symptoms | 81% | 81% | 76% | Better |
| Rated hospice 9 or 10 out of 10 | 86% | 85% | 83% | Better |
| Would definitely recommend | 86% | 86% | 85% | About the same |
Hospice Care Index details
Claims-based indicators: better than the national average on 5 of 10 reported measures, worse on 3.
| Measure | This provider | State | National | vs. national |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Continuous home care or inpatient care provided (% days) | 3.4% | — | 0.5% | Better |
| Gaps in nursing visits (% elections) (lower is better) | 29% | — | 52.4% | Better |
| Early live discharges (% live discharges) (lower is better) | 14% | — | 7.3% | Worse |
| Late live discharges (% live discharges) (lower is better) | 24.7% | — | 37.4% | Better |
| Burdensome transitions, type 1 (% live discharges) (lower is better) | 10.7% | — | 8.5% | Worse |
| Burdensome transitions, type 2 (% live discharges) (lower is better) | 1.2% | — | 2.1% | About the same |
| Per-beneficiary spending ($) (lower is better) | $12,845 | — | $19,227 | Better |
| Nurse care minutes per routine home care day | 18.3 | — | 19.9 | Worse |
| Skilled nursing minutes on weekends (% of minutes) | 10.2% | — | 9.6% | About the same |
| Visits near death (% of decedents) | 94.8% | — | 89.3% | Better |
These ten indicators are combined into the Hospice Care Index. Spending is per Medicare beneficiary.
Who this hospice cares for
Patient diagnoses
Cancer29%
Dementia15%
Stroke10%
Heart/circulatory disease19%
Respiratory disease9%
Other conditions19%
Where care is provided
Private home68%
Assisted living9%
Nursing facility19%
Inpatient hospice unit4%
Location and service area
ZIP codes served (94)
70051, 70052, 70071, 70084, 70090, 70301, 70339, 70341, 70346, 70372, 70380, 70390, 70401, 70403, 70422, 70441, 70443, 70449, 70453, 70454, 70456, 70462, 70466, 70706, 70710, 70711, 70714, 70718, 70719, 70722, 70725, 70726, 70727, 70729, 70730, 70732, 70733, 70734, 70736, 70737, 70739, 70740, 70744, 70748, 70749, 70752, 70754, 70757, 70760, 70764, 70767, 70769, 70770, 70772, 70773, 70774, 70775, 70776, 70777, 70778, 70780, 70783, 70785, 70786, 70787, 70788, 70789, 70791, 70802, 70805, 70806, 70807, 70808, 70809, 70810, 70811, 70812, 70814, 70815, 70816, 70817, 70818, 70819, 70820, 70821, 70835, 70836, 70879, 70884, 70898, 71295, 71334, 71375, 71483
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Frequently asked questions
Is Clarity Hospice of Baton Rouge Medicare-certified?
Yes. Clarity Hospice of Baton Rouge (CMS Certification Number 191660) has been Medicare-certified since 03/18/2008, which means it meets federal requirements and Medicare will pay for covered hospice services.
How does Clarity Hospice of Baton Rouge compare to other hospices in Baton Rouge?
Clarity Hospice of Baton Rouge ranks #7 of 14 hospices based in Baton Rouge on the Scorecard score, with 4 stars.
What areas does Clarity Hospice of Baton Rouge serve?
Clarity Hospice of Baton Rouge reports serving 94 ZIP codes to CMS, including 70051, 70052, 70071, 70084, 70090. Call (225) 291-4700 to confirm coverage of your address.
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (2026-09-23). Home Health Scorecard is not affiliated with Clarity Hospice of Baton Rouge. Data may lag real-world changes; verify with the provider. Is this your agency? Report a correction.