Louisiana Homecare Of Miss-Lou
Ferriday, LA · Medicare-certified home health agency (CCN 197063)
Patient survey (HHCAHPS): 5★
Serves: 20 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (318) 336-2323 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Louisiana Homecare Of Miss-Lou holds a 4-star CMS quality rating, above the Louisiana state average of 3.5, and a 5-star patient survey rating. These figures come from CMS Care Compare data.
Louisiana Homecare Of Miss-Lou offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide services. It serves 20 ZIP codes from its Ferriday, LA office.
Yes, Louisiana Homecare Of Miss-Lou is Medicare-certified (CCN 197063, certified since 1980), so eligible home health services are covered under Medicare when ordered by a doctor. This certification status is reflected in CMS Care Compare records.
About this agency
Louisiana Homecare Of Miss-Lou is a Medicare-certified home health agency based in Ferriday, Louisiana, providing Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide services. The agency is organized as a proprietary (for-profit) business and has been Medicare-certified since August 18, 1980, giving it a long operating history under Medicare oversight.
According to CMS Care Compare data, the agency holds a CMS quality star rating of 4 out of 5, which is above the Louisiana state average of 3.5 stars. Patients rated the agency 5 out of 5 stars in the CMS patient survey. On specific quality measures reported by CMS, the agency achieved a 99.26% rate for providing timely initiation of care and a 99.60% rate for improvement in patients' ability to walk or move around, both drawn from the same CMS data set.
Louisiana Homecare Of Miss-Lou reports serving 20 ZIP codes from its Ferriday, LA office, indicating a moderately broad service area in the surrounding region.
All ratings and performance figures cited here come from CMS Care Compare data; families should confirm current figures directly on Care Compare, as CMS updates its data periodically and this profile reflects a specific data vintage. No cost information is published by CMS, and none is claimed here. Families considering this agency should verify current staffing, availability, and coverage details directly with the agency before starting care.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare pay for care from this agency?
Yes, Louisiana Homecare Of Miss-Lou is Medicare-certified (CCN 197063, certified since August 18, 1980), so eligible home health services are covered under Medicare when ordered by a doctor.
What services does this agency offer?
The agency offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide services.
What is this agency's CMS quality star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
The agency has a 4-star CMS quality rating, which is above the Louisiana state average of 3.5 stars.
What do patients say about this agency in the CMS patient survey?
Patients gave the agency a 5-star rating in the CMS patient survey.
How do I check this agency's quality and staffing record?
You can view current CMS ratings and measures at the agency's Care Compare page: https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/home-health/197063?state=LA.
What areas and ZIP codes does this agency serve?
The agency reports serving 20 ZIP codes from its Ferriday, LA location.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 20 this agency reports serving.
What questions should I ask before hiring this agency?
The data available doesn't cover specific hiring questions; contact the agency at (318) 336-2323 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What is the difference between home health care and non-medical home care?
This is a general topic not covered by the agency's CMS data; contact the agency at (318) 336-2323 for clarification or check Medicare Care Compare for definitions.
How long has this agency been Medicare-certified?
The agency has been Medicare-certified since August 18, 1980.
Who owns this agency — for-profit, non-profit, or government?
The agency is proprietary, meaning it is a for-profit organization.
How much does home health care cost and who pays?
CMS does not publish cost figures for this agency; contact the agency at (318) 336-2323 to discuss cost and payment options.
How do I contact this agency to start care?
You can reach Louisiana Homecare Of Miss-Lou at (318) 336-2323 to inquire about starting care.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh); certified since 08/18/1980. Ratings are CMS's official measures, not Care Considered's opinion. Always verify current status with the agency and Medicare before arranging care.