hospice in Ponchatoula, LA
Hospice Specialists of Louisiana
150 S. 7th St, Ste C, Ponchatoula, LA 70454 · (985) 288-1670
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
Hospice Specialists of Louisiana at a glance
Hospice Specialists of Louisiana is a for-profit hospice in Ponchatoula, Louisiana (Tangipahoa County).
CMS gives it 3 out of 5 stars on its family caregiver survey star rating, worse than the Louisiana average of 4.1.
85% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice (national average 84.9%).
It cares for about 73 patients on an average day.
Facility details
- Type
- Hospice
- Ownership
- For-Profit
- Medicare-certified since
- July 2, 2018
- County
- Tangipahoa County
- CMS Certification Number
- 191688
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Louisiana avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Family caregiver survey star rating (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 4.1 / 5 | 3.7 / 5 | Worse |
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) | 85% | 86.5% | 84.9% | Average |
| Patient always got help for pain and symptoms (higher is better) | 71% | 80.9% | 76.4% | Worse |
| Hospice team always provided timely help (higher is better) | 80% | 82.1% | 77.8% | Average |
| Patient always treated with respect (higher is better) | 88% | 92.6% | 91.3% | Average |
| Hospice team always communicated well (higher is better) | 84% | 85.3% | 81.7% | Average |
| Right amount of emotional and spiritual support (higher is better) | 89% | 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) | 98.5% | 95.1% | 92.5% | Better |
| Visits from staff in the last days of life (higher is better) | 28.9% | 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 | 73 | 61 | 67 |
Where this hospice provides care
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Frequently asked questions
What is Hospice Specialists of Louisiana's rating?
Hospice Specialists of Louisiana has 3 out of 5 stars on the CMS family caregiver survey star rating. The average for Louisiana hospices is 4.1 stars.
Where is Hospice Specialists of Louisiana and how do I contact it?
Hospice Specialists of Louisiana is at 150 S. 7th St, Ste C, Ponchatoula, LA 70454. Phone: (985) 288-1670.
About this data
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