Hospice in ZIP 70056 (Gretna, LA)

This directory covers 1 Medicare-certified hospice in ZIP 70056, Gretna, LA, drawn from public CMS data (average overall rating 4.0 / 5).

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Hospice programs deliver palliative, comfort-first care to people with a terminal illness, usually at home. Their services span nursing, aide support, counseling, and respite for family caregivers. Hospices certified by Medicare must satisfy federal conditions of participation.

What CMS data shows for hospice in ZIP 70056

Among the 1 hospice listed in ZIP 70056, 1 (100%) have a published CMS overall star rating in the current data. Recorded ownership divides as 1 for-profit. In this ZIP, the top published overall rating is 4.0 out of 5 at HEART OF HOSPICE (for-profit). Reporting programs average 10.0 on the hospice care index. Across 1 reporting program, family caregiver survey ratings average 4.0 out of 5. Reporting programs serve an average daily census of 136 patients each.

Providers on record1
With a published overall rating1 of 1 (100%)
Average overall rating4.0 / 5
Highest-rated providerHEART OF HOSPICE (4.0 / 5)
Ownership mix1 for-profit
Avg hospice care index10.0
Avg caregiver survey star4.0 / 5
Avg daily census136

Hospice data comparison

ProviderOverallCare indexCaregiver surveyDaily censusOwnership
HEART OF HOSPICE4.0104.0136for-profit
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How to compare hospice in ZIP 70056

The strongest comparisons weigh several signals together - inspection history, nurse staffing, quality measures, and the particular services someone requires. Ratings pull those signals into a single number, but they cannot stand in for a visit or a conversation with the staff.

When you are choosing for yourself or someone you care for in ZIP 70056, Gretna, LA, tour in person if you can, ask whether space is currently available, and confirm Medicare and Medicaid participation. Also ask how the provider manages care planning, keeps families informed, and handles concerns that arise after hours.

Hospice profiles in ZIP 70056

Hospice · For-Profit Heart of Hospice Gretna, LA 70056 CMS rating 4.0 / 5
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average CMS rating for hospice in ZIP 70056?
Among providers with a published overall rating, the average CMS overall star rating for hospice in ZIP 70056 is 4.0 out of 5. Inspection, staffing, and quality-measure details are shown for each provider.
Who owns the hospice in ZIP 70056?
Ownership on record for hospice in ZIP 70056 is 1 for-profit. Ownership does not by itself indicate quality; check each provider's inspections, staffing, and quality measures.
How many certified beds are reported in ZIP 70056?
No certified-bed counts are published for the providers currently listed in ZIP 70056. Bed counts apply to nursing homes; other provider types do not report them.
How many hospice are in ZIP 70056?
The current CMS data lists 1 Medicare-certified hospice with a mailing address in ZIP 70056 (Gretna, LA).
How do I choose a hospice in ZIP 70056?
To compare hospice programs, ask how on-call nursing works, how quickly the team responds, and what respite, bereavement, and coordination with the patient's physician look like.
Where does this information come from?
All figures come from the CMS Care Compare public dataset (processing date 2026-10-06). CMS has not reviewed or endorsed this site. Verify current details at Medicare.gov before making care decisions.

Where this data comes from

This page draws on the CMS Provider Data Catalog public dataset, processing date 2026-10-06. See the methodology page for normalization details. This page is informational only and is not medical advice.

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