AUDUBON HOSPICE CARE
Provider Information
- Address
- 9332 INTERLINE AVE
BATON ROUGE, LA 70809 - Ownership Type
- For-Profit
- Medicare Certified Since
- March 11, 2013
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CMS Quality Ratings
Composite score combining quality measures and patient survey results.
Based on the CMS Hospice Care Index — 10 operational quality indicators including visits near death, nursing minutes, and care transitions.
CAHPS Hospice Survey — family caregivers rate communication, symptom management, respect, and overall experience.
CMS scores as of August 2026. Quality of Care derived from CMS Hospice Care Index. Patient Satisfaction from the CMS CAHPS Hospice Survey. Overall is the equally-weighted average of both. All source data published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.
Staffing & Capacity
| Role | Staff Count |
|---|---|
| Registered Nurses (RN) | 17 |
| Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) | 5 |
| Physicians | 2 |
| Volunteers | 7 |
45
Total Employees
Staffing data as reported to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.
Inpatient Care and Medical Equipment
Hospices report these services to Medicare when they are certified. This is what AUDUBON HOSPICE CARE reported, not a check of what it offers today. Confirm current arrangements with the hospice.
- Short-term inpatient care
- Arranged through another hospital or nursing home
- Type of inpatient care
- Both general inpatient care and respite care
- Medical supplies and equipment
- Brought in through an outside supplier
Short stays in a hospice inpatient unit, hospital, or nursing home for pain or symptoms that cannot be managed where the patient lives, or to give family caregivers a break.
Equipment and supplies tied to the terminal illness and the plan of care, such as a hospital bed, oxygen, wound supplies, or a wheelchair.
Medicare lets hospices provide these services through arrangements with other organizations. Either way, the hospice stays responsible for the covered care in the patient’s plan of care.
Reported by this hospice to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services when it was certified in 2021.
Care Details from Medicare Data
Medicare computes these numbers from claims and required reporting. They show how AUDUBON HOSPICE CARE compares to hospices nationwide.
13.9 minutes
of nurse care per routine home care day, on average
That is the 67th percentile among hospices nationally. The national median is about 12 minutes.
112
patients in care on an average day
A rough measure of size. Smaller can mean more personal. Larger can mean more resources.
How this hospice compares nationally
Bars show national standing on measures from the CMS Hospice Care Index. A fuller bar means this hospice does better than more of the hospices CMS tracks.
- Nurse care minutes per home care day13.9 min
Ranks better than about 67% of hospices nationally on this measure.
What this measures
The average minutes of nursing care per day for patients getting routine care at home, based on Medicare claims. More nurse time usually means more hands-on support.
- Skilled nursing on weekends5.6%
Ranks better than about 21% of hospices nationally on this measure.
What this measures
The share of skilled nursing time delivered on Saturdays and Sundays. Symptoms do not wait for weekdays, so weekend coverage matters.
- Nurse visits in the last days of life93.3%
Ranks better than about 49% of hospices nationally on this measure.
What this measures
The share of patients who got nurse visits in their final days of life. This is when families tend to need the most support.
- Gaps in nursing visits31%
Ranks better than about 78% of hospices nationally on this measure.
What this measures
How often patients went more than a week without a nursing visit. Fewer gaps mean steadier attention.
- Patients discharged alive early in care5.3%
Ranks better than about 58% of hospices nationally on this measure.
What this measures
The share of patients who left hospice alive within the first week of care. A rate of 0% means it did not happen to any of their patients.
- Patients discharged alive after 6 months28%
Ranks better than about 74% of hospices nationally on this measure.
What this measures
The share of patients discharged alive after six months or more in hospice care.
- Hospital transfers near the end of care11.4%
Ranks better than about 29% of hospices nationally on this measure.
What this measures
The share of patients who left hospice, spent time in the hospital, then came back to hospice.
- Hospital stays that interrupt hospice1.5%
Ranks better than about 44% of hospices nationally on this measure.
What this measures
The share of patients who left hospice, went to the hospital, and died there soon after.
- Days at higher levels of care (CHC or GIP)67th percentile
What this measures
The share of care days delivered at higher levels, such as continuous home care or inpatient care. Shown only as a national rank because small percentages round to zero.
- Medicare spending per patient$18,566 · 54th percentile
What this measures
What Medicare paid per patient for this hospice's care. Higher or lower spending is not a quality judgment by itself.
Care steps completed at admissionShow detailsMedicare tracked 9 required care steps for new patients here, completed for 63.4% of patients or more. Most hospices score above 90 percent.
- Pain screening99.7%
- Pain assessment99.4%
- Breathing difficulty screening99.3%
- Breathing difficulty treatment99.6%
- Treatment preferences discussed100%
- Beliefs and values discussed99.7%
- Bowel care for patients on opioids100%
- Visits in the last days of life63.4%
- All care steps completed98.1%
Conditions of patients in their care
Share of patients by primary diagnosis. Useful if you want a team with experience in a specific condition.
- Cancer23%
- Dementia23%
- Heart and circulatory disease22%
- Lung and respiratory disease6%
- Stroke11%
- Other conditions18%
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Percentiles are computed by CMS across all reporting hospices.
About Audubon Hospice Care
Audubon Hospice Care provides end-of-life services to residents in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. This freestanding provider has served the local community since early 2013. They hold accreditation from the Accreditation Commission for Health Care, known as ACHC. This status means an outside group checked their work against high standards. It is a sign of their commitment to quality care for your family.
More About This Provider
This is a for-profit hospice agency. They have been certified by Medicare for over a decade. Accreditation from the ACHC shows they follow strict rules for safety and patient care. Think of it as a seal of approval from an independent organization. It means they must meet specific guidelines to keep their status active. Their team includes 45 staff members. This group features 17 registered nurses and 5 licensed practical nurses who provide care. They also have 2 physicians and 7 volunteers on the team. You want a provider that keeps enough staff on hand. This team size helps ensure they can meet the needs of their patients in East Baton Rouge County. That is a good sign for care consistency.
Quality Performance
What Is Hospice Care Like in BATON ROUGE?
Hospice care in Baton Rouge focuses on comfort for patients with serious illnesses. The goal is to manage pain and support the family during a hard time. Most care happens at home but some patients use inpatient centers. You can expect a team approach to care in this area. Staff members like nurses and doctors visit to check on the patient. They help with medicine and emotional support for everyone involved. The team also includes volunteers who can provide extra help or just someone to talk to. This mix of professionals ensures the patient stays comfortable. It also gives family caregivers a much needed break. You should ask about their specific home visit schedule to see how it fits your daily life.
What to Ask When Choosing a Hospice Provider
- How quickly can a nurse get to my home if an emergency happens at night?
- How does your team handle pain management and symptoms that change suddenly?
- Can you explain how your volunteers support families during the week?
- What specific services do you offer to help family members cope with grief?
Ask these to find the right fit. It helps to have clear answers before you choose. You deserve to know exactly what kind of support your loved one will receive each day.
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