Guardian Hospice Care,Llc
Alexandria, LA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 191637)
CMS process measure: 96.11 (state average 96.14 — at state average)
Serves: 47 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (318) 484-4418 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers surveyed by CMS reported that 85% would definitely recommend Guardian Hospice Care, and 88% rated their experience 9 or 10 out of 10. Its composite process quality score of 96.11 is at the Louisiana state average of 96.14.
Guardian Hospice Care serves 47 ZIP codes from its office in Alexandria, Louisiana, in Rapides County.
Yes, Guardian Hospice Care is Medicare-certified, with CCN 191637, certified since April 3, 2007. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Guardian Hospice Care, LLC is a for-profit hospice based in Alexandria, Louisiana, serving families in Rapides County and beyond. It has been Medicare-certified since April 3, 2007, under CMS Certification Number (CCN) 191637.
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers surveyed through the CAHPS Hospice Survey reported that 85% would definitely recommend this hospice, and 88% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS has not published a distinct CAHPS star rating figure for this hospice in the data provided, which can happen when patient counts are small; this is not an indication of poor quality.
On CMS's composite process quality measure — which reflects how consistently the hospice completes recommended care processes — Guardian Hospice Care scored 96.11, which is at the Louisiana state average of 96.14. CMS also reports a care index score of 9 and notes that 59.3% of patients received visits in the last days of life, according to the most recent published data.
Guardian Hospice Care's service area, as listed with CMS, spans 47 ZIP codes.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a physician certifies eligibility; no cost details are provided here beyond that.
All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data. Families are encouraged to verify current details directly on Medicare Care Compare and by contacting the hospice.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Guardian Hospice Care is Medicare-certified (CCN 191637) since April 3, 2007, 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?
According to CMS Care Compare, 85% of surveyed family caregivers said they would definitely recommend Guardian Hospice Care, and 88% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its composite process measure score is 96.11, which CMS lists as at the Louisiana state average of 96.14.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Guardian Hospice Care 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?
Guardian Hospice Care is organized as a for-profit hospice. Ownership type does not by itself indicate quality of care; CMS quality and survey measures are separate indicators worth reviewing.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since April 3, 2007.
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 with a terminal diagnosis who have chosen to focus on comfort rather than curative treatment.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort 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 where this hospice delivers care; please contact Guardian Hospice Care at (318) 484-4418 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; contact Guardian Hospice Care at (318) 484-4418 and verify current information on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver support, how quality measures compare to state averages, and how survey feedback like recommendation rates looks — contact Guardian Hospice Care at (318) 484-4418 for specifics not covered here.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review Guardian Hospice Care's official CMS listing at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/191637?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.