hospice in Baton Rouge, LA
Pinnacle Hospice
5627 S Sherwood Forest Blvd, Ste C, Baton Rouge, LA 70816 · (225) 214-0043
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
Pinnacle Hospice at a glance
Pinnacle Hospice is a for-profit hospice in Baton Rouge, Louisiana (East Baton Rouge County).
CMS gives it 4 out of 5 stars on its family caregiver survey star rating, close to the Louisiana average of 4.1.
84% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice (national average 84.9%).
It cares for about 122 patients on an average day.
Facility details
- Type
- Hospice
- Ownership
- For-Profit
- Medicare-certified since
- April 8, 2008
- County
- East Baton Rouge County
- CMS Certification Number
- 191662
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) | 84% | 85.3% | 82.7% | Average |
| Families who would definitely recommend the hospice (higher is better) | 84% | 86.5% | 84.9% | Average |
| Patient always got help for pain and symptoms (higher is better) | 75% | 80.9% | 76.4% | Average |
| Hospice team always provided timely help (higher is better) | 82% | 82.1% | 77.8% | Better |
| Patient always treated with respect (higher is better) | 91% | 92.6% | 91.3% | Average |
| Hospice team always communicated well (higher is better) | 80% | 85.3% | 81.7% | Average |
| Right amount of emotional and spiritual support (higher is better) | 91% | 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) | 98.3% | 95.1% | 92.5% | Better |
| Visits from staff in the last days of life (higher is better) | 45.2% | 56.4% | 56.3% | Worse |
| 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 | 122 | 61 | 67 |
Where this hospice provides care
Other hospices near Pinnacle Hospice
- Not rated
Hospice Specialists of Louisiana
1761 Physician's Park Ave., Ste A, Baton Rouge, LA 70816 · under 1 mi
For-profit
Not rated- ★★★★★4Above average
Notre Dame Hospice of Greater Baton Rouge
11616 Southfork Dr., Suite 402, Baton Rouge, LA 70816 · under 1 mi
Non-profit
Not ratedLife Source Services of Baton Rouge
11605 Southfork Avenue, Suite A, Baton Rouge, LA 70816 · under 1 mi
★★★★★4Above average- Not rated
Frequently asked questions
What is Pinnacle Hospice's rating?
Pinnacle 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 Pinnacle Hospice and how do I contact it?
Pinnacle Hospice is at 5627 S Sherwood Forest Blvd, Ste C, Baton Rouge, LA 70816. Phone: (225) 214-0043.
About this data
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