Community Care Hospice
Franklinton, LA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 191633)
CMS process measure: 70.49 (state average 96.14 — below state average)
Serves: 25 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (985) 340-1880 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for Community Care Hospice, so no star rating or percent-recommend figure is available. On the CMS composite process measure, the hospice scored 70.49, below the Louisiana state average of 96.14.
Community Care Hospice serves 25 ZIP codes from its office in Franklinton, Louisiana, in Washington County.
Yes, Community Care Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 191633, since 2006); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Community Care Hospice is a Medicare-certified hospice serving Franklinton, Louisiana and the surrounding Washington County area. It is organized under an "Other" ownership category and has been Medicare-certified since December 21, 2006.
CMS Care Compare has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results (star rating, percent who would definitely recommend, or percent rating the hospice 9-10) for this hospice. This is often the case for hospices with small patient counts, and it does not indicate poor quality — it simply means CMS has not yet released enough survey responses to report publicly.
On the CMS composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice completes a set of recommended care processes, Community Care Hospice scored 70.49, compared to a Louisiana state average of 96.14. CMS classifies this as below the state average. The related care index score is reported as 8, and CMS data shows visits occurred in the last days of life for 7.0% of patients.
Community Care Hospice's service area, as reported in CMS data, spans 25 ZIP codes.
All figures above are drawn from CMS Care Compare data. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible beneficiaries; no cost details beyond that are available here. Families are encouraged to review the current Care Compare listing and speak directly with the hospice to confirm any details relevant to their situation.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Community Care Hospice is Medicare-certified under CCN 191633, certified since December 21, 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 has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for this hospice, which often happens when patient counts are too small for public reporting; this does not indicate poor quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Community Care Hospice's composite process score is 70.49, compared to a Louisiana state average of 96.14, placing it below the state average on this measure.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
According to CMS data, Community Care Hospice serves 25 ZIP codes from its location in Franklinton, Louisiana, in Washington County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 25 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
CMS lists Community Care Hospice's ownership type as "Other." Ownership type can relate to organizational structure, but CMS quality measures should be reviewed directly to assess care quality.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Community Care Hospice has been Medicare-certified since December 21, 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 is for people who have chosen to focus on comfort rather than curative treatment, typically when a doctor certifies a life expectancy of six months or less if the illness runs its usual course.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus from curative treatment to comfort, symptom relief, and quality of life; it does not mean giving up care, and patients can still receive treatment for conditions unrelated to their terminal diagnosis.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify where Community Care Hospice delivers care; please contact the hospice at (985) 340-1880 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 Community Care Hospice at (985) 340-1880 for guidance on how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction survey results, how a hospice's quality measures compare to state averages, and the size of its service area; you can review these details for Community Care Hospice on Medicare Care Compare or by calling (985) 340-1880.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view Community Care Hospice's official CMS profile, including CCN 191633, at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/191633?state=LA.
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.