hospice in Opelousas, LA
Louisiana Hospice and Palliative Care
426 Heather Drive, Opelousas, LA 70570 · (337) 948-8835
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
Louisiana Hospice and Palliative Care at a glance
Louisiana Hospice and Palliative Care is a for-profit hospice in Opelousas, Louisiana (St. Landry County).
CMS gives it 4 out of 5 stars on its family caregiver survey star rating, close to the Louisiana average of 4.1.
88% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice (national average 84.9%).
It cares for about 108 patients on an average day.
Facility details
- Type
- Hospice
- Ownership
- For-Profit
- Medicare-certified since
- August 1, 1996
- County
- St. Landry County
- CMS Certification Number
- 191542
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) | 85% | 85.3% | 82.7% | Average |
| Families who would definitely recommend the hospice (higher is better) | 88% | 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) | 84% | 82.1% | 77.8% | Better |
| Patient always treated with respect (higher is better) | 93% | 92.6% | 91.3% | Average |
| Hospice team always communicated well (higher is better) | 85% | 85.3% | 81.7% | Average |
| Right amount of emotional and spiritual support (higher is better) | 92% | 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) | 77.7% | 56.4% | 56.3% | Better |
| Hospice Care Index (0–10) (higher is better) | 10 | 8.7 | 8.9 | Better |
Size
| Measure | This facility | Louisiana avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average patients per day | 108 | 61 | 67 |
Where this hospice provides care
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Frequently asked questions
What is Louisiana Hospice and Palliative Care's rating?
Louisiana Hospice and Palliative Care 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 Louisiana Hospice and Palliative Care and how do I contact it?
Louisiana Hospice and Palliative Care is at 426 Heather Drive, Opelousas, LA 70570. Phone: (337) 948-8835.
About this data
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