Hospice in ZIP 70454 (Ponchatoula, LA)
The current CMS snapshot lists 1 Medicare-certified hospice serving ZIP 70454 in Ponchatoula, LA, with an average overall star rating of 3.0 out of 5 among rated providers.
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Hospice programs provide comfort-focused, palliative care for people with a terminal illness, typically in the home. Services include nursing, aide support, counseling, and respite care for family caregivers. Medicare-certified hospices must meet federal conditions of participation.
Hospice on record in ZIP 70454
CMS snapshot for ZIP 70454
The current snapshot records 1 hospice in ZIP 70454; 1 (100%) publish an overall CMS rating. Ownership on record breaks down as 1 for-profit. The highest published overall rating in this ZIP is 3.0 out of 5 at HOSPICE SPECIALISTS OF LOUISIANA (for-profit). The average hospice care index among reporting programs is 9.0. Family caregiver survey ratings average 3.0 out of 5 across 1 reporting program. Reporting programs average a daily census of 73 patients each.
| Providers on record | 1 |
|---|---|
| With a published overall rating | 1 of 1 (100%) |
| Average overall rating | 3.0 / 5 |
| Highest-rated provider | HOSPICE SPECIALISTS OF LOUISIANA (3.0 / 5) |
| Ownership mix | 1 for-profit |
| Avg hospice care index | 9.0 |
| Avg caregiver survey star | 3.0 / 5 |
| Avg daily census | 73 |
Side-by-side provider data
| Provider | Overall | Care index | Caregiver survey | Daily census | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HOSPICE SPECIALISTS OF LOUISIANA | 3.0 | 9 | 3.0 | 73 | for-profit |
What to weigh in ZIP 70454
The best comparison uses several signals at once: inspection history, nurse staffing, quality measures, and the specific services a person needs. Ratings summarize those signals but never replace a visit or a conversation with staff.
If you are choosing for yourself or a family member in ZIP 70454, Ponchatoula, LA, visit in person when possible, ask about current availability, and confirm participation in Medicare and Medicaid. Ask how the provider handles care planning, family communication, and after-hours concerns.
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