Hospice in ZIP 70503 (Lafayette, LA)
There are 5 Medicare-certified hospice in ZIP 70503, Lafayette, LA, within this CMS data release (average rating 4.5 / 5 among rated providers).
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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.
Medicare-certified hospice in ZIP 70503
Choosing among hospice in ZIP 70503
A sensible first step is to line up the CMS Five-Star ratings, since they distill health inspections, staffing, and quality measures into one score. Treat a strong overall rating as a starting signal, then dig into the inspection findings and staffing numbers that produced it.
When you are choosing for yourself or someone you care for in ZIP 70503, Lafayette, 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.
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CMS measures by provider
| Provider | Overall | Care index | Caregiver survey | Daily census | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AMEDISYS HOSPICE | Not rated | 10 | — | 51 | other |
| COMMUNITY HOSPICE OF LAFAYETTE | Not rated | 8 | — | 18 | for-profit |
| HOSPICE COMPASSUS - LAFAYETTE | Not rated | 9 | — | 31 | for-profit |
| HOSPICE OF ACADIANA INC | 5.0 | 10 | 5.0 | 204 | non-profit |
| ST JOSEPH HOSPICE OF ACADIANA, LLC | 4.0 | 10 | 4.0 | 52 | for-profit |
Data profile for ZIP 70503
Using CMS data, we can profile the 5 providers with a mailing address in ZIP 70503: 2 (40%) carry a published overall star rating. Recorded ownership divides as 3 for-profit, 1 non-profit, 1 other. In this ZIP, the top published overall rating is 5.0 out of 5 at HOSPICE OF ACADIANA INC (non-profit). Among rated providers, scores span 4.0 to 5.0 out of 5. Reporting programs average 9.4 on the hospice care index. Across 2 reporting programs, family caregiver survey ratings average 4.5 out of 5. Reporting programs serve an average daily census of 71 patients each.
| Providers on record | 5 |
|---|---|
| With a published overall rating | 2 of 5 (40%) |
| Average overall rating | 4.5 / 5 |
| Highest-rated provider | HOSPICE OF ACADIANA INC (5.0 / 5) |
| Ownership mix | 3 for-profit, 1 non-profit, 1 other |
| Avg hospice care index | 9.4 |
| Avg caregiver survey star | 4.5 / 5 |
| Avg daily census | 71 |
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Data sources
Data source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (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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