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HEART OF HOSPICE LLC
NPI 1265834279
Hospice Care, Community Based in Franklin, LA

Active since September 22, 2014CLIA 19D2131855 · Waiver
1810 MAIN ST, FRANKLIN, LA 70538(337) 828-2678(337) 828-2682 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 29, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: Jul 29, 2026, Sep 11, 2024, Sep 28, 2021 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2018).

About Heart Of Hospice Llc NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

HEART OF HOSPICE LLC (NPI 1265834279) is a healthcare organization registered as a hospice care, community based in Franklin, Louisiana and active in the NPI registry since September 2014. The organization holds a CLIA Waiver certificate valid through June 6, 2027 and lists Joshua L. Proffitt, President, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1265834279
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy251G00000X
Legal Business NameHEART OF HOSPICE LLC
Location Address1810 MAIN STFranklin, LA 70538-3110
Mailing AddressPo Box 51266Lafayette, LA 70505-1266 · (337) 233-1307 · Fax (337) 443-4154
Phone(337) 828-2678
Fax(337) 828-2682
Organization SubpartYes
Authorized OfficialJoshua L. ProffittPresident · (337) 233-1307
Enumeration DateSeptember 22, 2014
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 29, 20264 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJuly 29, 2026
✔ NPI 1265834279 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyHospice Care, Community BasedAgencies
Taxonomy Code251G00000X
License✔ Licensed in LA · 2203782269
1810 MAIN ST, Franklin, LA 70538
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections, Ambetter from Magnolia Health and more.Insurance ›

CLIA Laboratory Certificates CMS CLIA

Laboratory certificates issued under the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) program, which sets federal quality standards for human laboratory testing in the United States. There is no official CMS crosswalk between CLIA and NPI numbers; these certificates are associated with this NPI by matching facility names, locations and phone numbers in the CMS CLIA registry.

Certificate of Waiver 19D2131855

Heart Of Hospice, LLC · Franklin, LA
Active · expires Jun 6, 2027
CLIA Number19D2131855
Laboratory TypeHome Health Agency
Certificate Effective DateJune 7, 2025
Certificate Expiration DateJune 6, 2027
Laboratory DirectorLacy Landry
Laboratory Phone(337) 828-2678
Laboratory LocationHeart Of Hospice, LLC1810 Main St, Franklin, LA 70538
CLIA data matches this NPI record on: Address Name Phone
This certificate is issued to a laboratory to perform only waived tests.

Hospice Care Quality CMS Care Compare

Quality measures, care settings and the Hospice Care Index for Heart Of Hospice (CMS certification number 191611), from CMS Care Compare.

Heart Of Hospice

Hospice · Franklin, LA
OwnershipFor-Profit
CMS Certification Number191611
CMS RegionRegion 6
Medicare-Certified SinceAugust 26, 2005
Average Daily Census59patients per day on average
Location14777 Hwy 90 Frontage RoadFranklin, LA 70538 · St. Mary County
Phone(337) 828-2678
Routine home care and other levels of care Serves Medicare Advantage patients Serves dual-eligible patients

Care Settings & Patients

Where care was provided, as a share of care days
Home66%
Assisted living facility2%
Nursing facility29%
Skilled nursing facility0%
Patients with cancer
20%
Patients with dementia
16%
Patients with circulatory or heart disease
18%
Patients with respiratory disease
6%
Patients with stroke
6%
Patients with other conditions
7%
Profile statistics are from the 2020 CMS reporting year. Zero values reflect that year and may differ in more recent years.

Quality Measures

Hospice and Palliative Care Treatment Preferences
157 patient stays
100%
Beliefs & Values Addressed (if desired by the patient)
157 patient stays
100%
Hospice and Palliative Care Pain Screening
157 patient stays
100%
Hospice and Palliative Care Pain Assessment
83 patient stays
100%
Hospice and Palliative Care Dyspnea Screening
157 patient stays
100%
Hospice and Palliative Care Dyspnea Treatment
85 patient stays
100%
Patient Treated with an Opioid Who Are Given a Bowel Regimen
33 patient stays
100%
Hospice and Palliative Care Composite Process Measure
157 patient stays
100%
Hospice Visits in the Last Days of Life
228 patient stays
67.5%
Measures are reported under the CMS Hospice Quality Reporting Program. Reporting periods vary by measure (2022 to 2023). Measures without current CMS data are not shown.
9/10
Hospice Care IndexTen claims-based indicators of care processes · CMS Care Compare
CHC/GIP provided
National percentile 80
0.4%
Gaps in nursing visits
National percentile 52
56.7%
Early live discharges
National percentile 83
11.5%
Late live discharges
National percentile 52
40.4%
Burdensome transitions, Type 1
National percentile 33
3.8%
Burdensome transitions, Type 2
National percentile 92
5.8%
Per-beneficiary spending
National percentile 21
$11,600
Nurse care minutes per routine home care days
National percentile 40
11.4 minutes
Skilled nursing minutes on weekends
National percentile 48
7.8%
Visits near death
National percentile 65
95.2%
Percentiles compare this hospice with all hospices nationally, as published by CMS.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

LHCG-VI, LLC
Home Health
1810 MAIN ST
FRANKLIN, LA 70538
St. Mary Parish (337) 828-2929

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Heart Of Hospice LLC's NPI number?

The NPI number for Heart Of Hospice LLC is 1265834279. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on September 22, 2014.

Where is Heart Of Hospice LLC located?

Heart Of Hospice LLC is located at 1810 Main St, Franklin, LA 70538. The listed phone number is (337) 828-2678.

What is Heart Of Hospice LLC's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Hospice Care, Community Based with taxonomy code 251G00000X.

Does Heart Of Hospice LLC hold a CLIA laboratory certificate?

Yes. A Certificate of Waiver (number 19D2131855) is associated with this NPI, valid through June 6, 2027. CLIA certificates authorize laboratory testing under the federal Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments program.

Is Heart Of Hospice LLC a Medicare-certified hospice?

Yes. Heart Of Hospice is a Medicare-certified hospice (CMS certification number 191611), certified since August 26, 2005.

What insurance does Heart Of Hospice LLC accept?

Health plans from Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections, Ambetter from Magnolia Health, Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana and 1 other insurer list Heart Of Hospice LLC as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Heart Of Hospice LLC was last updated on July 29, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 10 days ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.