Compassus-Ruston
Minden, LA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 191593)
CMS process measure: 100 (state average 96.14 — above state average)
Serves: 37 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (318) 255-2033 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family-caregiver survey results for Compassus-Ruston, so no star rating or recommend percentage is available. However, its composite process score is 100.00, above the Louisiana state average of 96.14.
Compassus-Ruston serves 37 ZIP codes from its office in Minden, Louisiana, in Webster County.
Yes, Compassus-Ruston is Medicare-certified (CCN 191593, since 2004); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Compassus-Ruston, located in Minden, Louisiana (Webster County), is a for-profit hospice that has been Medicare-certified since October 11, 2004, with CCN 191593. Families considering hospice care for a loved one may want to know how this provider is viewed by CMS and by the families it has served.
According to CMS Care Compare data, CMS has not published CAHPS family-caregiver survey results (such as a star rating or percentage of families who would definitely recommend the hospice) for Compassus-Ruston. This is often the result of small patient counts and should not be read as an indication of poor quality; it simply means the data has not been made public by CMS.
On the CMS composite process measure, which reflects whether care processes recommended for hospice patients were consistently delivered, Compassus-Ruston scored 100.00, compared to the Louisiana state average of 96.14 — placing it above the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 8, and notes that 77.4% of patients received visits from staff in the final days of life, based on the most recent published Care Compare data.
Compassus-Ruston serves a broad area, covering 37 ZIP codes from its Minden, Louisiana office.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no additional cost information is provided here. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data as most recently published.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Compassus-Ruston is Medicare-certified (CCN 191593) and has been since October 11, 2004. 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 Compassus-Ruston, often due to small patient counts; this does not indicate poor quality, only unpublished data.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Compassus-Ruston's composite process score is 100.00, compared to Louisiana's state average of 96.14, placing it above the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 8 and that 77.4% of patients received visits from staff in the final days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Compassus-Ruston serves 37 ZIP codes from its office in Minden, Louisiana, in Webster County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 37 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Compassus-Ruston is a for-profit hospice. Ownership type does not by itself determine quality of care; CMS quality measures and surveys are better indicators.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Compassus-Ruston has been Medicare-certified since October 11, 2004.
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 decided to stop curative treatment and are expected to have a limited life expectancy, focusing on comfort and quality of life.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort, symptom management, and quality of life rather than curative treatment; it does not mean giving up care or support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify where Compassus-Ruston delivers care; please contact the hospice at (318) 255-2033 or 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 Compassus-Ruston at (318) 255-2033 to learn how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may wish to ask about CMS quality measures, staff availability, services offered, and how the hospice supports patients and families; contact Compassus-Ruston at (318) 255-2033 for specifics not covered by CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can verify Compassus-Ruston's certification and quality data at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/191593?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.