Hospice in ZIP 70809 (Baton Rouge, LA)
The public CMS snapshot maps 3 Medicare-certified hospice to ZIP 70809 in Baton Rouge, LA, rated 4.0 out of 5 on average where a rating is published.
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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.
What CMS data shows for hospice in ZIP 70809
Of the 3 hospices listed in ZIP 70809, 2 (67%) have a published CMS overall star rating in the current snapshot. Ownership on record breaks down as 3 for-profit. The highest published overall rating in this ZIP is 4.0 out of 5 at AUDUBON HOSPICE CARE (for-profit). Across rated providers the scores range from 4.0 to 4.0 out of 5. The average hospice care index among reporting programs is 9.7. Family caregiver survey ratings average 4.0 out of 5 across 2 reporting programs. Reporting programs average a daily census of 95 patients each.
| Providers on record | 3 |
|---|---|
| With a published overall rating | 2 of 3 (67%) |
| Average overall rating | 4.0 / 5 |
| Highest-rated provider | AUDUBON HOSPICE CARE (4.0 / 5) |
| Ownership mix | 3 for-profit |
| Avg hospice care index | 9.7 |
| Avg caregiver survey star | 4.0 / 5 |
| Avg daily census | 95 |
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How to compare hospice in ZIP 70809
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.
Visit candidates in ZIP 70809, Baton Rouge, LA when possible, ask how care plans are set and reviewed, and confirm costs, coverage, and availability in writing. Staffing consistency and clear family communication matter as much as any published score.
Hospice data comparison
| Provider | Overall | Care index | Caregiver survey | Daily census | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AUDUBON HOSPICE CARE | 4.0 | 10 | 4.0 | 112 | for-profit |
| HOSPICE IN HIS CARE, LLC | Not rated | 10 | — | 45 | for-profit |
| ST. JOSEPH HOSPICE OF ACADIANA, LLC | 4.0 | 9 | 4.0 | 129 | for-profit |
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All figures on this page come from the CMS Provider Data Catalog dataset (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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