Hospice in ZIP 70806 (Baton Rouge, LA)
There are 2 Medicare-certified hospice in ZIP 70806, Baton Rouge, LA, in this CMS data release (average rating 4.0 / 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.
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Data profile for ZIP 70806
CMS data lets us profile the 2 providers with a mailing address in ZIP 70806: 1 (50%) carries a published overall star rating. Ownership on record breaks down as 1 for-profit, 1 non-profit. The highest published overall rating in this ZIP is 4.0 out of 5 at THE HOSPICE OF BATON ROUGE (non-profit). The average hospice care index among reporting programs is 9.0. Family caregiver survey ratings average 4.0 out of 5 across 1 reporting program. Reporting programs average a daily census of 191 patients each.
| Providers on record | 2 |
|---|---|
| With a published overall rating | 1 of 2 (50%) |
| Average overall rating | 4.0 / 5 |
| Highest-rated provider | THE HOSPICE OF BATON ROUGE (4.0 / 5) |
| Ownership mix | 1 for-profit, 1 non-profit |
| Avg hospice care index | 9.0 |
| Avg caregiver survey star | 4.0 / 5 |
| Avg daily census | 191 |
Medicare-certified hospice in ZIP 70806
CMS measures by provider
| Provider | Overall | Care index | Caregiver survey | Daily census | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HOSPICE COMPASSUS - BATON ROUGE | Not rated | 9 | — | 44 | for-profit |
| THE HOSPICE OF BATON ROUGE | 4.0 | 9 | 4.0 | 338 | non-profit |
Choosing among hospice in ZIP 70806
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.
Families in ZIP 70806, Baton Rouge, LA should ask about Medicare and Medicaid participation, current openings, care planning, and how concerns are escalated after hours. In-person visits and direct questions remain the most reliable way to judge fit.
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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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