hospice in Franklin, LA
Heart of Hospice
1810 Main Street, Franklin, LA 70538 · (337) 828-2678
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 Franklin, Louisiana (St. Mary County).
CMS has not published a family caregiver survey star rating for this hospice, usually because it has too little recent data.
83% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice (national average 84.9%).
It cares for about 36 patients on an average day.
Facility details
- Type
- Hospice
- Ownership
- For-Profit
- Medicare-certified since
- August 26, 2005
- County
- St. Mary County
- CMS Certification Number
- 191611
Family survey
| Measure | This facility | Louisiana avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Families who rated the hospice 9 or 10 (higher is better) | 78% | 85.3% | 82.7% | Worse |
| Families who would definitely recommend the hospice (higher is better) | 83% | 86.5% | 84.9% | Average |
| Patient always got help for pain and symptoms (higher is better) | 86% | 80.9% | 76.4% | Better |
| Hospice team always provided timely help (higher is better) | 82% | 82.1% | 77.8% | Better |
| Patient always treated with respect (higher is better) | 92% | 92.6% | 91.3% | Average |
| Hospice team always communicated well (higher is better) | 88% | 85.3% | 81.7% | Better |
| 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) | 73.6% | 56.4% | 56.3% | Better |
| Hospice Care Index (0–10) (higher is better) | 8 | 8.7 | 8.9 | Worse |
Size
| Measure | This facility | Louisiana avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average patients per day | 36 | 61 | 67 |
Where this hospice provides care
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Frequently asked questions
What is Heart of Hospice's rating?
CMS has not published a star rating for Heart of Hospice. This usually means there is not enough recent data.
Where is Heart of Hospice and how do I contact it?
Heart of Hospice is at 1810 Main Street, Franklin, LA 70538. Phone: (337) 828-2678.
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.