Christus Hospice St Frances Cabrini
Alexandria, LA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 191519)
CMS process measure: 100 (state average 96.14 — above state average)
Serves: 47 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (318) 266-8656 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers surveyed by CMS reported that 75% would definitely recommend Christus Hospice St Frances Cabrini, and it scored 100.00 on CMS's composite process measure, above the Louisiana state average of 96.14. CMS has not published a specific CAHPS star rating for this hospice in the available data.
Christus Hospice St Frances Cabrini serves 47 ZIP codes from its Alexandria, LA office in Rapides County. Families can confirm whether their specific ZIP code is included by contacting the hospice directly.
Yes, Christus Hospice St Frances Cabrini is Medicare-certified (CCN 191519, since 1991). The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Christus Hospice St Frances Cabrini is a for-profit hospice based in Alexandria, Louisiana, serving families in Rapides County and the surrounding area. It has been Medicare-certified since February 27, 1991, meaning it has met federal health and safety standards for hospice care for over three decades.
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CMS CAHPS Hospice Survey reported that 75% would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 76% rated their overall experience of care between 9 and 10 out of 10. CMS has not published a specific CAHPS star rating figure in the data available here, so we do not state one; this is common and does not by itself reflect on quality of care.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice delivers a bundle of recommended care processes, this hospice scored 100.00, compared to a Louisiana state average of 96.14 — placing it above the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 9, and notes that 71.5% of patients received visits from a hospice team member in the final days of life.
Christus Hospice St Frances Cabrini serves 47 ZIP codes from its Alexandria office. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no cost details are provided here. All figures above are drawn from CMS Care Compare data and reflect the vintage of that published dataset.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Christus Hospice St Frances Cabrini is Medicare-certified under CCN 191519, effective February 27, 1991, 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 Hospice Survey, 75% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 76% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS has not published a specific star rating for this hospice in the available data.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
This hospice scored 100.00 on CMS's composite process measure, compared to the Louisiana state average of 96.14, placing it above the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 9 and notes that 71.5% of patients received visits from a team member in the final days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
It serves 47 ZIP codes from its Alexandria, Louisiana office in Rapides County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 47 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 directly determine quality of care, but it can be one factor families consider alongside CMS survey and quality data.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since February 27, 1991.
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 is generally for patients who have chosen to stop curative treatment and are focused on comfort in the final phase of a terminal illness.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice generally means shifting the focus of care from curing an illness to comfort and quality of life; it does not mean giving up all care, but rather a different kind of medical support focused on comfort.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify where this hospice delivers care; contact Christus Hospice St Frances Cabrini directly at (318) 266-8656 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe the intake process; please contact the hospice at (318) 266-8656 to ask how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver recommendation rates, CMS quality scores, services offered, and how a hospice communicates with families; you can review this hospice's published CMS figures and ask the hospice directly at (318) 266-8656 for details not covered here.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Christus Hospice St Frances Cabrini directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/191519?state=LA to confirm current CMS ratings and details.
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.