Allegiance Hospice & Palliative Care
Ruston, LA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 191603)
CMS process measure: 100 (state average 96.14 — above state average)
Serves: 53 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (318) 232-1107 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Allegiance Hospice & Palliative Care holds a 4-star CAHPS rating, with 86% of family caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 100.00 is above the Louisiana state average of 96.14.
Allegiance Hospice & Palliative Care serves 53 ZIP codes from its Ruston, Louisiana office in Lincoln County.
Yes, Allegiance Hospice & Palliative Care is Medicare-certified (CCN 191603, since 2005); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Allegiance Hospice & Palliative Care is a for-profit hospice based in Ruston, Louisiana, serving families in Lincoln County and beyond. The hospice has been Medicare-certified since March 9, 2005, under CMS Certification Number (CCN) 191603.
According to the CMS Care Compare CAHPS family caregiver survey, Allegiance Hospice & Palliative Care holds a 4-star rating. In the survey, 86% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 80% rated the hospice 9 or 10 out of 10 overall. These figures reflect the experiences reported by families of patients cared for by this hospice, as published by CMS.
On the CMS composite process measure, which reflects how consistently the hospice delivers a bundle of recommended care processes, Allegiance Hospice & Palliative Care scored 100.00, compared to a Louisiana state average of 96.14 — placing it above the state average. CMS also reports that 69.2% of patients received visits from hospice staff in the last days of life, a measure CMS tracks as part of its care index data.
Allegiance Hospice & Palliative Care serves a broad area, with service extending to 53 ZIP codes from its Ruston office.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a physician certifies eligibility. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data as published by CMS; families are encouraged to review the source directly for the most current information.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Allegiance Hospice & Palliative Care is Medicare-certified (CCN 191603, since March 9, 2005), and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
What do family caregivers say about this hospice in the CMS survey?
In the CMS CAHPS survey, Allegiance Hospice & Palliative Care received a 4-star rating, with 86% of family caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it and 80% rating it 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
The hospice's CMS composite process score is 100.00, which is above the Louisiana state average of 96.14.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Allegiance Hospice & Palliative Care serves 53 ZIP codes from its Ruston, Louisiana office in Lincoln County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 53 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
This hospice is organized as a for-profit entity; ownership type does not determine quality on its own, but it is disclosed here as reported by CMS.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Allegiance Hospice & Palliative Care has been Medicare-certified since March 9, 2005.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care can be provided at any stage of a serious illness alongside curative treatment, while hospice care focuses on comfort for patients who have stopped pursuing curative treatment and are expected to have a limited life expectancy.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
No — hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort, dignity, and quality of life rather than curing the underlying illness; patients can still receive treatment for pain and other symptoms.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify care settings; please contact Allegiance Hospice & Palliative Care at (318) 232-1107 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
To start care, contact Allegiance Hospice & Palliative Care directly at (318) 232-1107 and verify current information on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction scores, staff availability, service area, and CMS quality measures — you can review this hospice's published figures and also ask staff directly at (318) 232-1107.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Allegiance Hospice & Palliative Care (CCN 191603) at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/191603?state=LA to confirm current CMS data.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh). Survey results are reported by family caregivers through the official CAHPS Hospice Survey; CMS publishes them only above response-count thresholds. Always verify current details with the hospice and Medicare before arranging care.