Hospice in ZIP 70806 (Baton Rouge, LA)
There are 2 Medicare-certified hospice in ZIP 70806, Baton Rouge, LA, within this CMS data release (average rating 4.0 / 5 among rated providers).
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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.
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Data profile for ZIP 70806
Using CMS data, we can profile the 2 providers with a mailing address in ZIP 70806: 1 (50%) carries a published overall star rating. Recorded ownership divides as 1 for-profit, 1 non-profit. In this ZIP, the top published overall rating is 4.0 out of 5 at THE HOSPICE OF BATON ROUGE (non-profit). Reporting programs average 9.0 on the hospice care index. Across 1 reporting program, family caregiver survey ratings average 4.0 out of 5. Reporting programs serve an average 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 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 70806, 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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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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