hospice in Alexandria, LA
Heart of Hospice
1001 Bayou Place, Alexandria, LA 71303 · (318) 880-0223
CMS family caregiver survey star rating
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
Heart of Hospice at a glance
Heart of Hospice is a for-profit hospice in Alexandria, Louisiana (Rapides County).
CMS gives it 4 out of 5 stars on its family caregiver survey star rating, close to the Louisiana average of 4.1.
82% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice (national average 84.9%).
It cares for about 82 patients on an average day.
Facility details
- Type
- Hospice
- Ownership
- For-Profit
- Medicare-certified since
- March 31, 1989
- County
- Rapides County
- CMS Certification Number
- 191515
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Louisiana avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Family caregiver survey star rating (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 4.1 / 5 | 3.7 / 5 | Average |
Family survey
| Measure | This facility | Louisiana avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Families who rated the hospice 9 or 10 (higher is better) | 82% | 85.3% | 82.7% | Average |
| Families who would definitely recommend the hospice (higher is better) | 82% | 86.5% | 84.9% | Average |
| Patient always got help for pain and symptoms (higher is better) | 78% | 80.9% | 76.4% | Average |
| Hospice team always provided timely help (higher is better) | 80% | 82.1% | 77.8% | Average |
| Patient always treated with respect (higher is better) | 92% | 92.6% | 91.3% | Average |
| Hospice team always communicated well (higher is better) | 83% | 85.3% | 81.7% | Average |
| Right amount of emotional and spiritual support (higher is better) | 87% | 91.5% | 91% | Average |
Quality of care
| Measure | This facility | Louisiana avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patients who got all recommended care at admission (higher is better) | 100% | 95.1% | 92.5% | Better |
| Visits from staff in the last days of life (higher is better) | 69.3% | 56.4% | 56.3% | Better |
| Hospice Care Index (0–10) (higher is better) | 9 | 8.7 | 8.9 | Average |
Size
| Measure | This facility | Louisiana avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average patients per day | 82 | 61 | 67 |
Where this hospice provides care
Other hospices near Heart of Hospice
Christus Hospice St Frances Cabrini
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For-profit
Not rated- Not rated
- Not rated
St Joseph Hospice of Cenla, LLC
101 Yorktown Drive, Ste B, Ste B, Alexandria, LA 71303 · under 1 mi
For-profit
Not rated- Not rated
- ★★★★★5Much above average
Frequently asked questions
What is Heart of Hospice's rating?
Heart of Hospice has 4 out of 5 stars on the CMS family caregiver survey star rating. The average for Louisiana hospices is 4.1 stars.
Where is Heart of Hospice and how do I contact it?
Heart of Hospice is at 1001 Bayou Place, Alexandria, LA 71303. Phone: (318) 880-0223.
About this data
Ratings and measures come from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. They're based on state inspections, patient surveys and facility reports, and they describe the past. Facilities change, so visit in person and confirm details directly. About our data · Spotted an error? Let us know.