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95% would definitely recommend
95/ 100
Not rated
St Joseph Hospice of Acadiana, LLC
Hospice · 923 West Pinhook Road, Lafayette, LA 70503
Family caregiver survey rating
63/ 100
Above average
At a glance
- Ownership
- For-Profit
- Medicare-certified
- Since 11/29/2007 · CCN 191654
- Rank in Lafayette
- #7 of 11 hospices
- Rank in Louisiana
- #49 of 107 scored hospices
- Average daily census
- 52 patients
- County
- Lafayette
- Service area
- 47 ZIP codes (see list)
Quality of care
Quality measures: better than the national average on 3 of 3 reported measures, worse on 0.
| Measure | This provider | State | National | vs. national |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Composite process measure (7 care processes) | 99.2% | 96.1% | 96.2% | Better |
| Visits in the last days of life | 50.7% | — | 48.3% | Better |
| 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 6 of 7 reported measures, worse on 0.
| Measure | This provider | State | National | vs. national |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team always communicated well | 84% | 85% | 82% | Better |
| Always provided timely help | 84% | 82% | 78% | Better |
| Always treated patient with respect | 94% | 93% | 91% | Better |
| Right amount of emotional and spiritual support | 90% | 92% | 91% | About the same |
| Always got help for pain and symptoms | 78% | 81% | 76% | Better |
| Rated hospice 9 or 10 out of 10 | 85% | 85% | 83% | Better |
| Would definitely recommend | 89% | 86% | 85% | Better |
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) | 6.2% | — | 0.5% | Better |
| Gaps in nursing visits (% elections) (lower is better) | 32.6% | — | 52.4% | Better |
| Early live discharges (% live discharges) (lower is better) | 14% | — | 7.3% | Worse |
| Late live discharges (% live discharges) (lower is better) | 40.4% | — | 37.4% | Worse |
| Burdensome transitions, type 1 (% live discharges) (lower is better) | 8.8% | — | 8.5% | About the same |
| Burdensome transitions, type 2 (% live discharges) (lower is better) | 1.8% | — | 2.1% | About the same |
| Per-beneficiary spending ($) (lower is better) | $10,790 | — | $19,227 | Better |
| Nurse care minutes per routine home care day | 12.3 | — | 19.9 | Worse |
| Skilled nursing minutes on weekends (% of minutes) | 11% | — | 9.6% | Better |
| Visits near death (% of decedents) | 96.9% | — | 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
Cancer28%
Dementia18%
Stroke10%
Heart/circulatory disease18%
Respiratory disease14%
Other conditions14%
Where care is provided
Private home76%
Assisted living2%
Nursing facility14%
Inpatient hospice unit8%
Location and service area
ZIP codes served (47)
70072, 70372, 70501, 70503, 70505, 70506, 70507, 70508, 70509, 70510, 70512, 70514, 70517, 70518, 70519, 70520, 70525, 70526, 70528, 70529, 70531, 70533, 70534, 70535, 70538, 70542, 70544, 70546, 70548, 70552, 70555, 70556, 70558, 70560, 70562, 70563, 70570, 70571, 70577, 70578, 70582, 70583, 70584, 70586, 70592, 70750, 71345
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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 191654) has been Medicare-certified since 11/29/2007, 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 Lafayette?
St Joseph Hospice of Acadiana, LLC ranks #7 of 11 hospices based in Lafayette 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 47 ZIP codes to CMS, including 70072, 70372, 70501, 70503, 70505. Call (337) 233-1131 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.