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St Joseph Hospice of Bayou Region
Hospice · 108 W. Main Street. Suite C, Thibodaux, LA 70301
Family caregiver survey rating
60/ 100
Above average
At a glance
- Ownership
- For-Profit
- Medicare-certified
- Since 03/11/2005 · CCN 191602
- Rank in Thibodaux
- #1 of 2 hospices
- Rank in Louisiana
- #58 of 107 scored hospices
- Average daily census
- 39 patients
- County
- Lafourche
- Service area
- 39 ZIP codes (see list)
Quality of care
Quality measures: better than the national average on 2 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 | 37.7% | — | 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 0.
| Measure | This provider | State | National | vs. national |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team always communicated well | 84% | 85% | 82% | Better |
| Always provided timely help | 77% | 82% | 78% | About the same |
| Always treated patient with respect | 92% | 93% | 91% | About the same |
| Right amount of emotional and spiritual support | 93% | 92% | 91% | Better |
| Always got help for pain and symptoms | 80% | 81% | 76% | Better |
| Rated hospice 9 or 10 out of 10 | 86% | 85% | 83% | Better |
| Would definitely recommend | 84% | 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) | 1% | — | 0.5% | About the same |
| Gaps in nursing visits (% elections) (lower is better) | 21.8% | — | 52.4% | Better |
| Early live discharges (% live discharges) (lower is better) | 15.4% | — | 7.3% | Worse |
| Late live discharges (% live discharges) (lower is better) | 15.4% | — | 37.4% | Better |
| Burdensome transitions, type 1 (% live discharges) (lower is better) | 3.8% | — | 8.5% | Better |
| Burdensome transitions, type 2 (% live discharges) (lower is better) | 0% | — | 2.1% | Better |
| Per-beneficiary spending ($) (lower is better) | $9,985 | — | $19,227 | Better |
| Nurse care minutes per routine home care day | 12.1 | — | 19.9 | Worse |
| Skilled nursing minutes on weekends (% of minutes) | 5.3% | — | 9.6% | Worse |
| Visits near death (% of decedents) | 89.7% | — | 89.3% | About the same |
These ten indicators are combined into the Hospice Care Index. Spending is per Medicare beneficiary.
Who this hospice cares for
Patient diagnoses
Cancer28%
Dementia18%
Stroke5%
Heart/circulatory disease18%
Respiratory disease18%
Other conditions14%
Where care is provided
Private home84%
Assisted living4%
Nursing facility10%
Skilled nursing facility1%
Inpatient hospital1%
Location and service area
ZIP codes served (39)
70030, 70049, 70071, 70080, 70086, 70090, 70118, 70301, 70339, 70341, 70342, 70343, 70344, 70345, 70346, 70352, 70353, 70354, 70355, 70356, 70357, 70358, 70359, 70360, 70363, 70364, 70372, 70373, 70374, 70375, 70377, 70380, 70381, 70390, 70392, 70394, 70395, 70397, 70521
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Frequently asked questions
Is St Joseph Hospice of Bayou Region Medicare-certified?
Yes. St Joseph Hospice of Bayou Region (CMS Certification Number 191602) has been Medicare-certified since 03/11/2005, which means it meets federal requirements and Medicare will pay for covered hospice services.
How does St Joseph Hospice of Bayou Region compare to other hospices in Thibodaux?
St Joseph Hospice of Bayou Region ranks #1 of 2 hospices based in Thibodaux on the Scorecard score, with 4 stars.
What areas does St Joseph Hospice of Bayou Region serve?
St Joseph Hospice of Bayou Region reports serving 39 ZIP codes to CMS, including 70030, 70049, 70071, 70080, 70086. Call (985) 447-0095 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 Bayou Region. Data may lag real-world changes; verify with the provider. Is this your agency? Report a correction.