Hospice Of Natchitoches, Inc
Natchitoches, LA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 191561)
CMS process measure: 89.94 (state average 96.14 — below state average)
Serves: 34 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (318) 214-0944 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Hospice Of Natchitoches, Inc received a 5-star family caregiver rating on the CMS CAHPS survey, with 94% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 89.94 is below the Louisiana state average of 96.14.
Hospice Of Natchitoches, Inc serves 34 ZIP codes from its Natchitoches, Louisiana office in Natchitoches County. Families can confirm whether their specific ZIP code is included by contacting the hospice directly.
Yes, Hospice Of Natchitoches, Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN 191561, since 2001). The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Hospice Of Natchitoches, Inc is a for-profit hospice serving Natchitoches, Louisiana and surrounding communities. It has been Medicare-certified since January 9, 2001 (CCN 191561), meaning it meets federal standards required to provide hospice services covered under the Medicare hospice benefit for eligible patients whose doctor certifies eligibility.
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey gave this hospice an overall rating of 5 stars. Among those surveyed, 94% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 95% rated their experience 9 or 10 on a 10-point scale. These figures reflect the experiences of caregivers who completed the survey and are published by CMS.
On the CMS composite process measure, which looks at how consistently a hospice performs a set of recommended care processes, this hospice scored 89.94, which is below the Louisiana state average of 96.14. CMS also reports a care index score of 9 for this hospice, and a rate of 73.5% for visits occurring in the last days of life.
Hospice Of Natchitoches, Inc reports serving 34 ZIP codes from its Natchitoches, Louisiana office in Natchitoches County. No cost information is provided here; the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data and reflect the most recent published survey and quality measure vintage available at the time of reporting. Families should verify current details directly with the hospice.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Hospice Of Natchitoches, Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN 191561) since January 9, 2001, 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?
Caregivers gave this hospice a 5-star CAHPS rating, with 94% saying they would definitely recommend it and 95% rating their experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its CMS composite process score is 89.94, which is below the Louisiana state average of 96.14.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
It reports serving 34 ZIP codes from its Natchitoches, Louisiana office in Natchitoches County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 34 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
It is a for-profit hospice; ownership type does not by itself determine quality of care, but CMS publishes it as part of its Care Compare data.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since January 9, 2001.
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 focused on comfort for patients who have stopped curative treatment and typically have a life expectancy of six months or less.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Hospice does not mean giving up care; it shifts the focus from curing an illness to comfort, dignity, and quality of life for the time remaining.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This detail is not included in the CMS data provided; contact Hospice Of Natchitoches, Inc at (318) 214-0944 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe the intake process; contact Hospice Of Natchitoches, Inc at (318) 214-0944 for details.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about the caregiver satisfaction ratings, quality measure scores compared to the state average, and the range of ZIP codes served — all of which are covered above using CMS data; for other specifics, contact the hospice directly.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Hospice Of Natchitoches, Inc directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/191561?state=LA to confirm current CMS ratings and measures.
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.