Bristol Hospice-Nw Louisiana
Minden, LA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 191616)
CMS process measure: 99.55 (state average 96.14 — above state average)
Serves: 63 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (318) 524-1046 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Bristol Hospice-Nw Louisiana holds a 4 out of 5 star rating from family caregivers in the CMS CAHPS survey, with 87% saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 99.55 is above the Louisiana state average of 96.14.
Bristol Hospice-Nw Louisiana serves 63 ZIP codes from its office in Minden, Louisiana, in Webster County. Families can contact the hospice directly to confirm whether a specific address falls within its service area.
Yes, Bristol Hospice-Nw Louisiana is Medicare-certified, with CCN 191616, certified since January 5, 2006. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies their eligibility.
About this hospice
Bristol Hospice-Nw Louisiana is a for-profit hospice based in Minden, Louisiana, in Webster County. It has been Medicare-certified since January 5, 2006, meaning it has met federal health and safety standards for hospice care for close to two decades.
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey gave this hospice a rating of 4 out of 5 stars. Of those surveyed, 87% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 84% rated their overall experience a 9 or 10 out of 10. These figures reflect the experiences reported by families of patients who received care, as published by CMS.
On CMS's composite process measure, which tracks how consistently a hospice delivers a bundle of recommended care processes, Bristol Hospice-Nw Louisiana scored 99.55, which is above the Louisiana state average of 96.14. CMS also reported a care index score of 9 and noted that 69.1% of patients received visits from hospice staff in the final days of life, according to the visits-near-death measure.
This hospice reports serving 63 ZIP codes from its Minden office. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a physician certifies eligibility; this listing does not include cost information beyond that fact. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data as published; families are encouraged to verify current details directly with CMS or the hospice.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Bristol Hospice-Nw Louisiana is Medicare-certified (CCN 191616) since January 5, 2006, 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?
CMS reports a 4 out of 5 star CAHPS rating, with 87% of family caregivers saying they would definitely recommend this hospice and 84% rating their experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its CMS composite process score is 99.55, above the Louisiana state average of 96.14, and CMS also reported a care index score of 9.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Bristol Hospice-Nw Louisiana reports serving 63 ZIP codes from its Minden, Louisiana office in Webster County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 63 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
It is a for-profit hospice. Ownership type does not by itself determine quality; CMS's survey and quality measures offer more direct insight into performance.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since January 5, 2006.
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 those with a terminal diagnosis who have chosen to stop curative treatment, typically when life expectancy is six months or less.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus from curing an illness to comfort and quality of life; it does not mean giving up care, and pain relief, emotional, and spiritual support continue.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The provided data does not specify care settings; contact Bristol Hospice-Nw Louisiana at (318) 524-1046 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data does not describe an intake process; contact the hospice directly at (318) 524-1046 to ask how to begin care and verify certification details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
You might ask about caregiver satisfaction scores, how the hospice performs on CMS quality measures, and the areas it serves — all of which are reported above for this hospice via CMS Care Compare.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up CCN 191616 at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/191616?state=LA to confirm current ratings and certification status.
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.