Hospice Compassus -Monroe
Monroe, LA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 191553)
CMS process measure: 95.85 (state average 96.14 — at state average)
Serves: 45 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (318) 322-0062 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers surveyed by CMS said 83% would definitely recommend Hospice Compassus – Monroe, and 83% rated their experience a 9 or 10 out of 10. On CMS's composite care process measure, this hospice scored 95.85, which CMS describes as at the state average for Louisiana (96.14).
Hospice Compassus – Monroe serves 45 ZIP codes from its office in Monroe, Louisiana, in Ouachita County.
Yes, Hospice Compassus – Monroe is Medicare-certified, with CCN 191553, certified since June 17, 1999. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies their eligibility.
About this hospice
Hospice Compassus – Monroe is a for-profit hospice serving Monroe, Louisiana and Ouachita County, certified for Medicare participation since June 17, 1999 (CCN 191553).
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who completed the CAHPS Hospice Survey reported that 83% would definitely recommend this hospice, and 83% rated their experience with the hospice as a 9 or 10 on a 10-point scale. CMS has not published a separate overall star rating for this hospice in the data provided, which can occur when survey sample sizes are small; this does not indicate poor quality.
On the CMS composite process measure, which reflects how consistently the hospice completed a set of recommended care processes, this hospice scored 95.85, described by CMS as at the state average compared to Louisiana's average of 96.14. CMS also reports a care index score of 8, and that 72.8% of patients received visits from staff in the final days of life, according to Care Compare data.
This hospice reports serving 45 ZIP codes from its Monroe office.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients. This profile does not include cost information beyond that fact. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data; families are encouraged to verify current figures directly on Care Compare, as data is updated periodically.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Hospice Compassus – Monroe is Medicare-certified (CCN 191553) since June 17, 1999, 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 data, 83% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 83% rated their overall experience as a 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
On the CMS composite process measure, this hospice scored 95.85, which CMS classifies as at the state average compared to Louisiana's average of 96.14.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
This hospice reports serving 45 ZIP codes from its office in Monroe, Louisiana, in Ouachita County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 45 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Hospice Compassus – Monroe is a for-profit hospice. Ownership type does not by itself determine quality of care; CMS survey and process measures offer more direct insight.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
This hospice has been Medicare-certified since June 17, 1999.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care can be provided alongside curative treatment at any stage of a serious illness, while hospice care focuses on comfort rather than cure and is typically for patients with a life expectancy of six months or less if the illness runs its normal course.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care toward comfort and quality of life rather than curing the underlying illness; it does not mean giving up on care, and some services can be adjusted based on a patient's wishes.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The CMS data provided does not specify care settings for this hospice; please contact Hospice Compassus – Monroe at (318) 322-0062 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 this hospice directly at (318) 322-0062 to learn how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about caregiver satisfaction survey results, how the hospice performed on CMS quality measures, and the size of the service area, all of which are reported on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Hospice Compassus – Monroe directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/191553?state=LA to confirm current CMS data.
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.