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Gulf South Hospice Of New Orleans

812 Hesper Avenue, Metairie, LA 70005

For-Profit
15 Years Certified
18 Patients/Day

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812 Hesper Avenue
Metairie, LA 70005

About Gulf South Hospice Of New Orleans

Hospice overview and quality summary

Gulf South Hospice Of New Orleans is a for-profit hospice care provider in Metairie, LA, serving patients and families in Jefferson County and the surrounding area. Medicare certified since 2011, Gulf South Hospice Of New Orleans has provided 15 years of end-of-life and palliative care to the community.

Gulf South Hospice Of New Orleans serves an average of 18 patients per day, covering 21 ZIP codes across its service area. 99% of care is delivered in patients' homes, consistent with the hospice philosophy of enabling comfort care in familiar surroundings.

The facility's Hospice Care Index score is 5 out of 10, a composite measure of care quality and efficiency. 1 physicians are affiliated with this hospice.

When choosing hospice care in Metairie, LA, consider quality ratings, caregiver satisfaction surveys, the hospice's experience with your loved one's condition, and the service area. Since hospice care is typically delivered in the home, the responsiveness and availability of the care team are critical factors.

At a Glance

Star RatingNot Rated
OwnershipFor-Profit
Certified Since2011
CountyJefferson
Avg Daily Census18 patients
Service Area21 ZIP codes
HCI Score5/10
Affiliated Doctors1

Hospice Care Index

Composite quality score with 10 sub-measures

5/10

Overall HCI Score

National average: 8.8/10

Gulf South Hospice Of New Orleans's Hospice Care Index (HCI) score is 5 out of 10, below the national average of 8.8. The HCI evaluates hospices on nursing visit continuity, care transitions, spending efficiency, and presence in the final days.

Visits Near Death

Patients with visits in last 3 days of life

77.3%

Natl: 89.5%

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Nurse Care Minutes

Average nurse care minutes per routine home care day

6.4

Natl: 13.4

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Weekend Nursing

Percentage of skilled nursing minutes on weekends

2.6%

Natl: 9.2%

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Gaps in Nursing Visits

Stays with gaps in skilled nursing visits

94.2%

Natl: 55.4%

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Early Live Discharges

Patients discharged alive within 3 days

6.9%

Natl: 7.2%

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Late Live Discharges

Patients discharged alive after enrollment

69%

Natl: 40%

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Burdensome Transitions (Type 1)

Hospice-to-acute-care transitions near death

0%

Natl: 8%

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Burdensome Transitions (Type 2)

Acute care admissions near death

3.4%

Natl: 2.3%

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CHC/GIP Days

Continuous home care & general inpatient days as share of total

0%

Natl: 0.6%

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Per-Beneficiary Spending

Average Medicare spending per hospice beneficiary

$28,518

Natl: $16,971

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Patient Population

Primary diagnoses of hospice patients

Gulf South Hospice Of New Orleans's patient population is primarily composed of individuals with dementia (30%). Dementia care requires specialized communication techniques and behavioral support, which experienced hospice teams are trained to provide.

Dementia30%

Care Settings

Where hospice care is delivered

Gulf South Hospice Of New Orleans delivers 99% of its care in patients' homes. The high proportion of home-based care aligns with the hospice philosophy of enabling patients to receive comfort care in familiar surroundings with family nearby. The hospice serves an average of 18 patients per day.

Patient's Home

99%

Doctors at Gulf South Hospice Of New Orleans

1 affiliated physicians

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Frequently Asked Questions

About Gulf South Hospice Of New Orleans

What is the CMS rating for Gulf South Hospice Of New Orleans?

Gulf South Hospice Of New Orleans does not currently have a CMS star rating available. Approximately 69% of hospice providers lack sufficient survey data for a star rating.

What conditions does Gulf South Hospice Of New Orleans primarily treat?

Gulf South Hospice Of New Orleans's patient population includes dementia (30%). This reflects the hospice's experience managing these conditions.

Where does Gulf South Hospice Of New Orleans provide care?

Gulf South Hospice Of New Orleans provides care in patient's home (99%).

How large is Gulf South Hospice Of New Orleans?

Gulf South Hospice Of New Orleans serves an average of 18 patients per day and covers 21 ZIP codes in its service area.

How many doctors are affiliated with Gulf South Hospice Of New Orleans?

1 physicians are affiliated with Gulf South Hospice Of New Orleans.

Data source: CMS Hospice Compare · CAHPS Hospice Survey ·