LIFE SOURCE SERVICES OF BATON ROUGE
Provider Information
- Address
- 11605 SOUTHFORK AVENUE, SUITE A
BATON ROUGE, LA 70816 - Ownership Type
- Other
- Medicare Certified Since
- September 27, 2004
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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) | 6 |
| Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) | 2 |
| Physicians | 2 |
43
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 LIFE SOURCE SERVICES OF BATON ROUGE 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 LIFE SOURCE SERVICES OF BATON ROUGE compares to hospices nationwide.
16 minutes
of nurse care per routine home care day, on average
That is the 82nd percentile among hospices nationally. The national median is about 12 minutes.
81
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 day16 min
Ranks better than about 82% 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 weekends4.3%
Ranks better than about 10% 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 life96%
Ranks better than about 70% 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 visits77.7%
Ranks better than about 16% 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 care4.5%
Ranks better than about 63% 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 months58.2%
Ranks better than about 8% 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 care7.5%
Ranks better than about 48% 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 hospice0%
Ranks better than about 55% 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)52nd 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$15,797 · 38th 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 41.2% of patients or more. Most hospices score above 90 percent.
- Pain screening93.3%
- Pain assessment100%
- Breathing difficulty screening99.6%
- Breathing difficulty treatment93.3%
- Treatment preferences discussed100%
- Beliefs and values discussed99.6%
- Bowel care for patients on opioids98%
- Visits in the last days of life41.2%
- All care steps completed90.0%
Conditions of patients in their care
Share of patients by primary diagnosis. Useful if you want a team with experience in a specific condition.
- Cancer9%
- Dementia33%
- Heart and circulatory disease13%
- Lung and respiratory disease10%
- Stroke10%
- Other conditions28%
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Percentiles are computed by CMS across all reporting hospices.
About Life Source Services of Baton Rouge
Life Source Services of Baton Rouge provides hospice care for residents in the Baton Rouge area. This freestanding hospice team has served the community since September 2004. They offer comfort and support for patients who face life-limiting illnesses. Their office is on Southfork Avenue in East Baton Rouge County. Families often choose them for their local focus and commitment to end-of-life care standards. They operate as an independent provider rather than part of a large national hospital network.
About Life Source Services of Baton Rouge
This provider has been certified by Medicare for two decades. They operate under an other ownership structure. That means they are not a hospital-based program. Being Medicare-certified is a big step for any hospice agency. It shows they meet federal rules for safety and care quality. You should know that CMS tracks their performance through regular surveys. These surveys look at how well patients feel and how effectively the team manages pain. They maintain a solid reputation across all measured categories. Families often check these scores to see how a provider compares to others in Louisiana. You have the right to ask them for their most recent survey results during your visit.
Quality Performance
What Is Hospice Care Like in Baton Rouge?
Hospice care in Baton Rouge focuses on comfort for the patient and support for the family. Life Source Services of Baton Rouge employs a team of forty-three people. This group includes six registered nurses and two licensed practical nurses. They also have two physicians on staff to oversee medical needs. The team works together to manage symptoms and improve daily quality of life. Nurses visit the home to provide care while doctors help guide the treatment plan. You will find that hospice is not just about medicine. It is about keeping a loved one comfortable in their own surroundings. The staff size allows them to stay connected with the families they serve in East Baton Rouge County. They aim to provide personalized attention for every single patient under their care.
What to Ask When Choosing a Hospice Provider
Finding the right match takes time and clear questions. Start by asking how quickly a nurse can reach your home if an emergency happens at night. You should also ask how the team handles pain medication changes on weekends. It helps to know which staff member will be your main point of contact during the week. Ask if they have experience with your loved one's specific health condition. You might also want to know how they support family members with grief or emotional needs. Do not feel bad about asking these things. A good hospice agency will be happy to answer your questions and put your mind at ease. They want you to feel confident in the care plan they create for your family.
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