NOTRE DAME HOSPICE OF GREATER BATON ROUGE
Provider Information
- Address
- 11616 SOUTHFORK DR., SUITE 402
BATON ROUGE, LA 70816 - Ownership Type
- For-Profit
- Medicare Certified Since
- December 20, 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 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) | 3 |
| Physicians | 2 |
8
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 NOTRE DAME HOSPICE OF GREATER 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
- Respite care (up to five days at a time, to give family caregivers a break)
- 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 2022.
Care Details from Medicare Data
Medicare computes these numbers from claims and required reporting. They show how NOTRE DAME HOSPICE OF GREATER BATON ROUGE compares to hospices nationwide.
13 minutes
of nurse care per routine home care day, on average
That is the 59th percentile among hospices nationally. The national median is about 12 minutes.
15
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 min
Ranks better than about 59% 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 weekends3.8%
Ranks better than about 7% 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 life92.2%
Ranks better than about 41% 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 visits23%
Ranks better than about 86% 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 care18.8%
Ranks better than about 4% 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 months18.8%
Ranks better than about 89% 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 care0%
Ranks better than about 81% 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)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$14,663 · 32nd 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 53.1% of patients or more. Most hospices score above 90 percent.
- Pain screening100%
- Breathing difficulty screening100%
- Breathing difficulty treatment100%
- Treatment preferences discussed100%
- Beliefs and values discussed100%
- Bowel care for patients on opioids100%
- Visits in the last days of life53.1%
- 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.
- Dementia19%
- Heart and circulatory disease32%
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, reporting period January 2023 through December 2024. Percentiles are computed by CMS across all reporting hospices.
Notre Dame Hospice of Greater Baton Rouge
Notre Dame Hospice of Greater Baton Rouge provides care for patients in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. They operate as a freestanding hospice agency. This team focuses on end-of-life care for families in the East Baton Rouge area. They have served the community since 2004. Medicare certifies this provider for its hospice services. Their office is on Southfork Drive.
About Notre Dame Hospice of Greater Baton Rouge
This hospice operates as a for-profit entity. It has held Medicare certification for two decades. Being Medicare-certified means they meet federal rules for patient care and safety. Families should know that this agency is a freestanding facility. This means they are not part of a larger hospital system. They keep their focus on specialized hospice care. Their team includes eight employees in total. This group features three registered nurses and two physicians. These staff members work to manage pain and comfort for their patients. Having doctors on the team allows for direct medical oversight. This is a common setup for smaller, focused agencies. You can review their official records to learn more about their history. Understanding these details helps you pick the right care team for your loved one.
High Quality Standards
What Is Hospice Care Like in Baton Rouge?
Hospice care in Baton Rouge centers on comfort and daily support. Agencies like this one provide care at home or in facilities. The goal is to improve the quality of life for the patient. They manage symptoms so the patient stays as comfortable as possible. This specific agency has a team of eight staff members. This includes three registered nurses and two physicians. And they work together to create a plan for each person. Nurses visit to monitor changes in health. Physicians help guide medical choices. Many families find this support helpful during difficult times. The local team knows the area well. They coordinate care with local doctors to ensure everyone stays on the same page. That is a clear benefit of choosing a team with local ties. You can talk to them about how they handle specific needs in the home.
What to Ask When Choosing a Hospice Provider
You should gather information before making a choice. Start by asking how the team handles pain management at night. You want to know if a nurse is available 24/7 for emergencies. Ask how often the staff will visit your home each week. It is also good to ask how they support family members. Find out if they have volunteers who can sit with the patient. Ask how they coordinate with the patient's current primary doctor. You need to feel comfortable with their communication style. Do they answer your questions in a way that makes sense? Are they clear about their services? Take your time with these talks. You deserve clear answers to help you make the best decision for your family.
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