ENHABIT HOSPICE OF THE NORTHSHORE
Provider Information
- Address
- 360 GATEWAY DRIVE, SUITE B
SLIDELL, LA 70461 - Ownership Type
- For-Profit
- Medicare Certified Since
- March 22, 2005
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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 |
| Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) | 1 |
| Physicians | 2 |
12
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 ENHABIT HOSPICE OF THE NORTHSHORE 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 ENHABIT HOSPICE OF THE NORTHSHORE compares to hospices nationwide.
20.8 minutes
of nurse care per routine home care day, on average
That is the 96th percentile among hospices nationally. The national median is about 12 minutes.
12
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 day20.8 min
Ranks better than about 96% 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 weekends3.9%
Ranks better than about 8% 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 life92.7%
Ranks better than about 44% 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 visits20%
Ranks better than about 89% 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 care0%
Ranks better than about 81% 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 months9.1%
Ranks better than about 96% 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 care18.2%
Ranks better than about 9% 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$12,399 · 20th 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 47.9% 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 life47.9%
- 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.
- Cancer24%
- Dementia32%
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, reporting period January 2023 through December 2024. Percentiles are computed by CMS across all reporting hospices.
Care in Slidell
Enhabit Hospice of the Northshore serves families in the Slidell area from their office on Gateway Drive. They provide comfort-focused care for patients who are facing life-limiting illnesses. The goal here is simple: helping your loved one live each day with as much dignity and peace as possible. Their team works in St. Tammany County to bring medical support and emotional care directly to where the patient calls home. Whether that is a private house or an assisted living facility, they aim to be there when it matters most. It is about keeping people comfortable and surrounded by the ones they love during a very difficult season of life.
About ENHABIT HOSPICE OF THE NORTHSHORE
This provider operates as a for-profit organization. They have been Medicare certified since March 2005, which shows they have a long history of meeting federal standards for hospice care. That is nearly two decades of serving the local community. When choosing a provider, it helps to know they have been vetted by Medicare for a long time. They focus on managing pain and symptoms so families can focus on spending time together. You should feel free to ask them about their specific team members, like nurses and social workers. Every hospice operates a little differently, and finding the right fit for your family’s specific needs is the most important step you can take right now.
Understanding Hospice Care in SLIDELL
Hospice is not about giving up. It is about choosing a different kind of care that puts the patient’s comfort first. In Slidell, you have access to several hospice choices, but they all share the same basic goal. They provide a team of doctors, nurses, and aides to manage pain and emotional stress. The thing is, many families wait too long to call. You can start hospice care as soon as a doctor says a patient has six months or less to live. And you do not have to be bedbound to get help. Early care often leads to less pain and fewer trips to the emergency room. It gives your family the support you need to handle hard days with more confidence.
What to Ask When Choosing a Hospice Provider
Choosing a hospice provider feels overwhelming, but asking the right questions makes it easier. First, ask how quickly a nurse can get to your home if an emergency happens in the middle of the night. You need to know that help is available 24/7. Second, ask how they handle pain management and if they have a specific plan for your loved one. Third, ask about the support they offer to family caregivers, like respite care or grief counseling. These services are vital for your own well-being. Finally, ask how often a nurse will visit and what that visit looks like. You deserve to know exactly who will be walking through your front door and how they will help.
Preserve Your Family's Story
During this time, the memories you share with your loved ones are more precious than ever. Take a moment to capture those stories and preserve your family legacy for future generations.
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