Lake Charles, LA

Heart Of Hospice

5656 NELSON ROAD, STE B1, Lake Charles, Louisiana 70605
(337) 855-5154Medicare CertifiedFor-ProfitScore: 100%Care Index: 9/10
100%
Quality Score
9/10
Care Index
162
Avg Daily Patients
✓ Medicare
Certified

Quality Scores
Score vs. National Average
National average is approximately 89%.
Where Care Is Provided
Percentage of patient days by care setting.
Medicare Quality Measures

Official CMS scores showing how often this hospice completed specific care steps. Higher is better.

Treatment Preferences

100%

Beliefs & Values Addressed

100%

Pain Screening

100%

Pain Assessment

100%

Breathing Comfort Screening

100%

Breathing Comfort Treatment

100%

Bowel Care for Opioid Patients

100%

Composite Quality Score

100%

Family Visits — Final Days

63.1%

Patients Served by Condition
22%
Cancer
9%
Dementia
22%
Heart Disease
24%
Stroke
11%
Respiratory
Where Care Is Provided
74%
Patient’s Home
6%
Assisted Living
20%
Nursing Facility
About This Hospice

Heart Of Hospice is a Medicare-certified hospice provider serving Lake Charles, Louisiana. It cares for approximately 162 patients on an average day. Ownership: For-Profit. Medicare certified since 10/17/2007. County: Calcasieu.

A note for families: These scores are one part of the picture. We encourage you to visit, ask questions, and trust how the staff makes you feel.