Louisiana Hospice And Palliative Care
Monroe, LA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 191565)
CMS process measure: 99.53 (state average 96.14 — above state average)
Serves: 34 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (318) 322-2235 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers gave Louisiana Hospice And Palliative Care in Monroe, LA a 4-star rating in the CMS CAHPS survey, with 85% saying they would definitely recommend it. On CMS's composite process measure, the hospice scored 99.53, above the Louisiana state average of 96.14.
Louisiana Hospice And Palliative Care serves 34 ZIP codes from its office in Monroe, Louisiana, located in Ouachita County. Families can contact the hospice directly to confirm whether a specific ZIP code is included in its service area.
Yes, Louisiana Hospice And Palliative Care is Medicare-certified (CCN 191565), certified since January 24, 2002. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Louisiana Hospice And Palliative Care is a for-profit hospice agency based in Monroe, Louisiana, in Ouachita County. It has been Medicare-certified since January 24, 2002. According to CMS Care Compare data, the agency serves 34 ZIP codes from its Monroe office.
In the CMS CAHPS Hospice Survey, family caregivers gave this hospice an overall rating of 4 stars. Among those surveyed, 85% said they would definitely recommend the hospice, and 84% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10. These figures reflect the experiences of the families who responded to the survey and are reported by CMS.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently core hospice care processes were delivered, this hospice scored 99.53, compared with a Louisiana state average of 96.14 — placing it above the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and that 84.9% of patients received visits in the last days of life, according to the published data.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no cost details beyond that are provided here. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data as supplied; where a measure is not listed, CMS has not published it for this hospice, which is often due to small patient counts rather than any indication of quality. Families are encouraged to review the full CMS Care Compare listing for the most current information.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Louisiana Hospice And Palliative Care is Medicare-certified (CCN 191565), certified since January 24, 2002, 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?
Family caregivers rated this hospice 4 stars overall, with 85% saying they would definitely recommend it and 84% rating their experience 9 or 10 out of 10, per the CMS CAHPS survey.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its CMS composite process score is 99.53, compared with a Louisiana state average of 96.14, placing it above the state average.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
CMS Care Compare data lists 34 ZIP codes served from the hospice's Monroe, Louisiana office in Ouachita 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?
This hospice is organized as a for-profit agency; ownership type does not by itself indicate quality of care, and CMS quality measures should be reviewed alongside it.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since January 24, 2002.
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 for people who have chosen to focus on comfort rather than curative treatment, typically when a doctor certifies a life expectancy of six months or less.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
No — choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort, symptom relief, and quality of life rather than treatments aimed at curing the underlying illness; patients can still receive care for other conditions.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The provided data does not specify care settings for this hospice; please contact the hospice at (318) 322-2235 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 the hospice directly at (318) 322-2235 and verify current information on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may wish to ask about the CAHPS survey results, the composite process score compared to the state average, and the ZIP codes served — all of which are reported here — as well as any other details directly with the hospice at (318) 322-2235.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view this hospice's official listing at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/191565?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.