BRIDGEWAY HEALTHCARE & HOSPICE
Provider Information
- Address
- 4333 AMERICAN WAY
BATON ROUGE, LA 70816 - Ownership Type
- Other
- Medicare Certified Since
- June 7, 1996
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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 May 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) | 12 |
| Volunteers | 86 |
50
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 BRIDGEWAY HEALTHCARE & HOSPICE 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 BRIDGEWAY HEALTHCARE & HOSPICE compares to hospices nationwide.
10.2 minutes
of nurse care per routine home care day, on average
That is the 27th percentile among hospices nationally. The national median is about 12 minutes.
94
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 day10.2 min
Ranks better than about 27% 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 weekends6%
Ranks better than about 26% 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 life85.8%
Ranks better than about 21% 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 visits57.1%
Ranks better than about 44% 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 care3.7%
Ranks better than about 69% 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 months52.8%
Ranks better than about 14% 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 care8.7%
Ranks better than about 42% 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 hospice3.1%
Ranks better than about 24% 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$20,937 · 65th 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 8 required care steps for new patients here, completed for 56.6% of patients or more. Most hospices score above 90 percent.
- Pain screening100%
- Pain assessment100%
- Breathing difficulty screening100%
- Breathing difficulty treatment100%
- Treatment preferences discussed100%
- Beliefs and values discussed100%
- Visits in the last days of life56.6%
- All care steps completed100%
Conditions of patients in their care
Share of patients by primary diagnosis. Useful if you want a team with experience in a specific condition.
- Cancer15%
- Dementia30%
- Heart and circulatory disease20%
- Lung and respiratory disease7%
- Stroke8%
- Other conditions23%
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, reporting period January 2023 through December 2024. Percentiles are computed by CMS across all reporting hospices.
Bridgeway Healthcare & Hospice
Bridgeway Healthcare & Hospice serves the Baton Rouge area from its office on American Way. This freestanding hospice provider offers care to people in East Baton Rouge and the surrounding region. They have been certified by Medicare since 1996. Families often look for providers with a long history of serving the local community. This organization has provided services to patients in Louisiana for over 28 years. They focus on comfort and support for their patients. Choosing the right care is a major decision for your family. Understanding who is providing that care is a good place to start. You should look for providers with a clear record of service in your own neighborhood. This team aims to meet the needs of those facing a terminal illness. They work to keep patients comfortable in their own homes or care facilities. That is their primary goal every single day.
About Bridgeway Healthcare & Hospice
This hospice operates under other ownership rather than being part of a larger hospital system. They have maintained Medicare certification for nearly three decades. This long history shows they meet federal standards for hospice care. A freestanding hospice like this one focuses only on end of life services. That is a specific type of care. Their team includes 12 registered nurses who manage medical needs. They also have 86 volunteers who provide extra support to families. That is a large number of volunteers. These people often help with errands or offer companionship. Having a large volunteer base can make a difference in your daily experience. You should ask how these volunteers interact with patients during your first meeting. The goal is to ensure your loved one feels supported by many hands. Their structure allows them to dedicate resources to these specific roles. This helps them maintain their standards over many years of operation.
Quality Performance
What Is Hospice Care Like in Baton Rouge?
Hospice care in Baton Rouge centers on keeping your loved one comfortable and pain free. The care usually happens wherever the patient calls home. This could be a private house or an assisted living facility. A team of experts visits the patient regularly to manage symptoms. This team includes nurses and aides who know how to help. They also have social workers to support your family through hard times. You will see these professionals on a schedule that fits your needs. They monitor the health of the patient and talk with the family often. This care is about quality of life. It allows families to spend time together without worrying about medical tasks. The staff handles the heavy lifting so you can focus on being a family. That is how they provide support. Every patient gets a plan that is built just for them. It changes as their needs change over time.
What to Ask When Choosing a Hospice Provider
You should speak with a few providers before you make a final choice. Ask about how quickly a nurse can get to your home in an emergency. Find out how they handle pain management during the night or on weekends. It is also good to ask how they support family members after a loss. Ask them how many patients each nurse sees in a typical week. This helps you understand how much time they can spend with your loved one. Ask about their volunteer program and what those volunteers do for families. You want to know if they provide help with meals or basic household chores. These small things make a big difference. Write these questions down before you call. It is easy to forget details when you are feeling stressed. Take your time with the answers they give you. You deserve to feel good about your choice.
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