Hospice in ZIP 70816 (Baton Rouge, LA)
Public CMS data maps 6 Medicare-certified hospice to ZIP 70816 in Baton Rouge, LA, rated 4.0 out of 5 on average where a rating is published.
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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.
Hospice profiles in ZIP 70816
How to compare hospice in ZIP 70816
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.
For families in ZIP 70816, Baton Rouge, LA, the key questions are Medicare and Medicaid participation, current openings, how care plans are set, and how problems are escalated overnight or on weekends. A personal visit plus direct questions is still the surest way to judge whether a provider fits.
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Hospice data comparison
| Provider | Overall | Care index | Caregiver survey | Daily census | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AMEDISYS HOSPICE | Not rated | 9 | — | 52 | for-profit |
| BRIDGEWAY HEALTHCARE & HOSPICE | 4.0 | 10 | 4.0 | 94 | for-profit |
| HOSPICE SPECIALISTS OF LOUISIANA | Not rated | 8 | — | 11 | for-profit |
| LIFE SOURCE SERVICES OF BATON ROUGE | 4.0 | 8 | 4.0 | 81 | other |
| NOTRE DAME HOSPICE OF GREATER BATON ROUGE | Not rated | 9 | — | 15 | non-profit |
| PINNACLE HOSPICE | 4.0 | 9 | 4.0 | 122 | for-profit |
What CMS data shows for hospice in ZIP 70816
Among the 6 hospices listed in ZIP 70816, 3 (50%) have a published CMS overall star rating in the current data. Recorded ownership divides as 4 for-profit, 1 non-profit, 1 other. In this ZIP, the top published overall rating is 4.0 out of 5 at BRIDGEWAY HEALTHCARE & HOSPICE (for-profit). Among rated providers, scores span 4.0 to 4.0 out of 5. Reporting programs average 8.8 on the hospice care index. Across 3 reporting programs, family caregiver survey ratings average 4.0 out of 5. Reporting programs serve an average daily census of 63 patients each.
| Providers on record | 6 |
|---|---|
| With a published overall rating | 3 of 6 (50%) |
| Average overall rating | 4.0 / 5 |
| Highest-rated provider | BRIDGEWAY HEALTHCARE & HOSPICE (4.0 / 5) |
| Ownership mix | 4 for-profit, 1 non-profit, 1 other |
| Avg hospice care index | 8.8 |
| Avg caregiver survey star | 4.0 / 5 |
| Avg daily census | 63 |
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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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