Hospice Compassus - Baton Rouge
88% would definitely recommend
74/ 100
Not rated
St. Joseph Hospice of Acadiana, LLC
Hospice · 10615 Jefferson Highway, Baton Rouge, LA 70809
Family caregiver survey rating
63/ 100
Above average
At a glance
- Ownership
- For-Profit
- Medicare-certified
- Since 09/19/2002 · CCN 191568
- Rank in Baton Rouge
- #3 of 14 hospices
- Rank in Louisiana
- #50 of 107 scored hospices
- Average daily census
- 129 patients
- County
- East Baton Rouge
- Service area
- 81 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) | 100% | 96.1% | 96.2% | Better |
| Visits in the last days of life | 45.2% | — | 48.3% | Worse |
| Hospice Care Index (0-10) | 9 | 8.7 | 8.8 | About the same |
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 5 of 7 reported measures, worse on 0.
| 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 | 91% | 92% | 91% | About the same |
| Always got help for pain and symptoms | 81% | 81% | 76% | Better |
| Rated hospice 9 or 10 out of 10 | 87% | 85% | 83% | Better |
| Would definitely recommend | 89% | 86% | 85% | Better |
Hospice Care Index details
Claims-based indicators: better than the national average on 6 of 10 reported measures, worse on 4.
| Measure | This provider | State | National | vs. national |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Continuous home care or inpatient care provided (% days) | 4.3% | — | 0.5% | Better |
| Gaps in nursing visits (% elections) (lower is better) | 22.7% | — | 52.4% | Better |
| Early live discharges (% live discharges) (lower is better) | 11% | — | 7.3% | Worse |
| Late live discharges (% live discharges) (lower is better) | 36.3% | — | 37.4% | Better |
| Burdensome transitions, type 1 (% live discharges) (lower is better) | 18.7% | — | 8.5% | Worse |
| Burdensome transitions, type 2 (% live discharges) (lower is better) | 0% | — | 2.1% | Better |
| Per-beneficiary spending ($) (lower is better) | $15,411 | — | $19,227 | Better |
| Nurse care minutes per routine home care day | 12.1 | — | 19.9 | Worse |
| Skilled nursing minutes on weekends (% of minutes) | 5.8% | — | 9.6% | Worse |
| Visits near death (% of decedents) | 96.1% | — | 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
Cancer23%
Dementia25%
Stroke6%
Heart/circulatory disease16%
Respiratory disease12%
Other conditions20%
Where care is provided
Private home61%
Assisted living13%
Nursing facility20%
Inpatient hospice unit6%
Location and service area
ZIP codes served (81)
70006, 70052, 70071, 70086, 70090, 70123, 70301, 70341, 70346, 70380, 70401, 70441, 70443, 70449, 70453, 70704, 70706, 70710, 70711, 70714, 70719, 70721, 70722, 70723, 70725, 70726, 70728, 70729, 70730, 70733, 70734, 70737, 70739, 70740, 70744, 70748, 70752, 70754, 70755, 70757, 70759, 70760, 70761, 70763, 70764, 70767, 70769, 70770, 70772, 70774, 70775, 70776, 70777, 70778, 70783, 70784, 70785, 70788, 70789, 70791, 70802, 70805, 70806, 70807, 70808, 70809, 70810, 70811, 70812, 70814, 70815, 70816, 70817, 70818, 70819, 70821, 70835, 70836, 70884, 70895, 70896
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Frequently asked questions
Is St. Joseph Hospice of Acadiana, LLC Medicare-certified?
Yes. St. Joseph Hospice of Acadiana, LLC (CMS Certification Number 191568) has been Medicare-certified since 09/19/2002, which means it meets federal requirements and Medicare will pay for covered hospice services.
How does St. Joseph Hospice of Acadiana, LLC compare to other hospices in Baton Rouge?
St. Joseph Hospice of Acadiana, LLC ranks #3 of 14 hospices based in Baton Rouge on the Scorecard score, with 4 stars.
What areas does St. Joseph Hospice of Acadiana, LLC serve?
St. Joseph Hospice of Acadiana, LLC reports serving 81 ZIP codes to CMS, including 70006, 70052, 70071, 70086, 70090. Call (225) 769-4810 to confirm coverage of your address.
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (2026-09-23). Home Health Scorecard is not affiliated with St. Joseph Hospice of Acadiana, LLC. Data may lag real-world changes; verify with the provider. Is this your agency? Report a correction.