Hand In Hand Hospice Care, Llc
Natchitoches, LA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 191690)
CMS process measure: 100 (state average 96.14 — above state average)
Serves: 28 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (318) 521-8068 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family-caregiver survey results for Hand In Hand Hospice Care, so no star rating or percent-recommend figure is available. On CMS's composite process measure, the hospice scored 100.00, which is above the Louisiana state average of 96.14.
Hand In Hand Hospice Care serves 28 ZIP codes from its office in Natchitoches, Louisiana, in Natchitoches County.
Yes, Hand In Hand Hospice Care, LLC is Medicare-certified (CCN 191690, since March 10, 2020); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Hand In Hand Hospice Care, LLC is a for-profit hospice based in Natchitoches, Louisiana, serving families in Natchitoches County and the surrounding area. The hospice has been Medicare-certified since March 10, 2020, identified by CMS Certification Number (CCN) 191690.
According to CMS Care Compare data, CMS 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 due to too few surveyed patients to report reliably, and it does not indicate poor quality of care.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice completes recommended care processes, Hand In Hand Hospice Care scored 100.00, above the Louisiana state average of 96.14. CMS also reports a care index score of 8 and notes that visits occurred in the last days of life for 74.7% of patients, according to the available data.
Hand In Hand Hospice Care reports serving 28 ZIP codes from its Natchitoches office, indicating a moderately broad service area within the region.
As with all Medicare-certified hospices, the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a physician certifies a terminal prognosis; no cost or fee details are provided here. All figures in this profile come from CMS Care Compare data and may be updated periodically; families are encouraged to check the official Care Compare listing for the most current information.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Hand In Hand Hospice Care, LLC is Medicare-certified (CCN 191690, since March 10, 2020), 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, often because too few patients were surveyed; this does not imply poor quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
On CMS's composite process measure, Hand In Hand Hospice Care scored 100.00, above the Louisiana state average of 96.14; CMS also reports a care index score of 8 and visits in the last days of life for 74.7% of patients.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
The hospice reports serving 28 ZIP codes from its office in Natchitoches, Louisiana, in Natchitoches County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 28 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Hand In Hand Hospice Care, LLC is a for-profit hospice; ownership type does not by itself determine quality of care, but CMS reports it as part of its public data.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
This hospice has been Medicare-certified since March 10, 2020.
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 patients who have stopped curative treatment and typically have a life expectancy of six months or less, as determined by a physician.
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 patients can still receive medical attention aimed at managing symptoms and pain.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify where this hospice delivers care; please contact Hand In Hand Hospice Care at (318) 521-8068 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe the enrollment process; please contact Hand In Hand Hospice Care at (318) 521-8068 to ask how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may wish to ask about services offered, staff availability, how care is coordinated, and what family caregivers have reported; contact Hand In Hand Hospice Care at (318) 521-8068 for specifics and review the listing on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review CMS's official data for Hand In Hand Hospice Care, LLC at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/191690?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.