Hospice Compassus - Baton Rouge
88% would definitely recommend
74/ 100
Not rated
The Hospice of Baton Rouge
Hospice · 3600 Florida Blvd, Baton Rouge, LA 70806
Family caregiver survey rating
67/ 100
Above average
At a glance
- Ownership
- Non-Profit
- Medicare-certified
- Since 06/25/1986 · CCN 191507
- Rank in Baton Rouge
- #2 of 14 hospices
- Rank in Louisiana
- #38 of 107 scored hospices
- Average daily census
- 338 patients
- County
- East Baton Rouge
- Service area
- 102 ZIP codes (see list)
Quality of care
Quality measures: better than the national average on 2 of 3 reported measures, worse on 0.
| Measure | This provider | State | National | vs. national |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Composite process measure (7 care processes) | 99.5% | 96.1% | 96.2% | Better |
| Visits in the last days of life | 55.9% | — | 48.3% | Better |
| 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 7 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 | 80% | 82% | 78% | Better |
| Always treated patient with respect | 93% | 93% | 91% | Better |
| Right amount of emotional and spiritual support | 94% | 92% | 91% | Better |
| Always got help for pain and symptoms | 79% | 81% | 76% | Better |
| Rated hospice 9 or 10 out of 10 | 88% | 85% | 83% | Better |
| Would definitely recommend | 91% | 86% | 85% | Better |
Hospice Care Index details
Claims-based indicators: better than the national average on 6 of 10 reported measures, worse on 3.
| Measure | This provider | State | National | vs. national |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Continuous home care or inpatient care provided (% days) | 1% | — | 0.5% | About the same |
| Gaps in nursing visits (% elections) (lower is better) | 29.8% | — | 52.4% | Better |
| Early live discharges (% live discharges) (lower is better) | 5.1% | — | 7.3% | Better |
| Late live discharges (% live discharges) (lower is better) | 35.9% | — | 37.4% | Better |
| Burdensome transitions, type 1 (% live discharges) (lower is better) | 19.2% | — | 8.5% | Worse |
| Burdensome transitions, type 2 (% live discharges) (lower is better) | 0.5% | — | 2.1% | Better |
| Per-beneficiary spending ($) (lower is better) | $17,590 | — | $19,227 | Better |
| Nurse care minutes per routine home care day | 14.1 | — | 19.9 | Worse |
| Skilled nursing minutes on weekends (% of minutes) | 6.8% | — | 9.6% | Worse |
| Visits near death (% of decedents) | 95.3% | — | 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
Cancer21%
Dementia35%
Stroke5%
Heart/circulatory disease17%
Respiratory disease7%
Other conditions17%
Where care is provided
Private home47%
Assisted living20%
Nursing facility32%
Inpatient hospice unit1%
Location and service area
ZIP codes served (102)
70051, 70052, 70071, 70086, 70090, 70301, 70339, 70341, 70346, 70390, 70401, 70403, 70404, 70422, 70436, 70438, 70441, 70443, 70444, 70446, 70447, 70449, 70451, 70453, 70454, 70455, 70456, 70462, 70466, 70554, 70616, 70706, 70710, 70711, 70714, 70715, 70719, 70722, 70723, 70725, 70726, 70727, 70729, 70730, 70732, 70733, 70734, 70736, 70737, 70739, 70740, 70744, 70748, 70749, 70752, 70754, 70755, 70756, 70757, 70760, 70761, 70762, 70763, 70764, 70767, 70769, 70770, 70774, 70775, 70776, 70777, 70778, 70780, 70783, 70785, 70787, 70788, 70789, 70791, 70802, 70805, 70806, 70807, 70808, 70809, 70810, 70811, 70812, 70814, 70815, 70816, 70817, 70818, 70819, 70820, 70821, 70836, 70874, 70879, 70884, 70895, 71353
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Frequently asked questions
Is The Hospice of Baton Rouge Medicare-certified?
Yes. The Hospice of Baton Rouge (CMS Certification Number 191507) has been Medicare-certified since 06/25/1986, which means it meets federal requirements and Medicare will pay for covered hospice services.
How does The Hospice of Baton Rouge compare to other hospices in Baton Rouge?
The Hospice of Baton Rouge ranks #2 of 14 hospices based in Baton Rouge on the Scorecard score, with 4 stars.
What areas does The Hospice of Baton Rouge serve?
The Hospice of Baton Rouge reports serving 102 ZIP codes to CMS, including 70051, 70052, 70071, 70086, 70090. Call (225) 767-4673 to confirm coverage of your address.
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (2026-09-23). Home Health Scorecard is not affiliated with The Hospice of Baton Rouge. Data may lag real-world changes; verify with the provider. Is this your agency? Report a correction.