Hospice in ZIP 70503 (Lafayette, LA)
There are 5 Medicare-certified hospice in ZIP 70503, Lafayette, LA, in this CMS data release (average rating 4.5 / 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.
Medicare-certified hospice in ZIP 70503
Choosing among hospice in ZIP 70503
Start by comparing CMS Five-Star ratings, which summarize health inspections, staffing, and quality measures. A high overall rating is a useful signal, but read the underlying inspection findings and staffing figures too - they show what is behind the score.
If you are choosing for yourself or a family member in ZIP 70503, Lafayette, 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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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
CMS data lets us profile the 5 providers with a mailing address in ZIP 70503: 2 (40%) carry a published overall star rating. Ownership on record breaks down as 3 for-profit, 1 non-profit, 1 other. The highest published overall rating in this ZIP is 5.0 out of 5 at HOSPICE OF ACADIANA INC (non-profit). Across rated providers the scores range from 4.0 to 5.0 out of 5. The average hospice care index among reporting programs is 9.4. Family caregiver survey ratings average 4.5 out of 5 across 2 reporting programs. Reporting programs average a 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
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (processing date 2026-10-05). See the methodology page for normalization details. This page is informational only and is not medical advice.
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