Passages Hospice
Minden, LA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 191535)
CMS process measure: 94.44 (state average 96.14 — below state average)
Serves: 46 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (318) 371-1140 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Passages Hospice holds a 5-star CAHPS rating from family caregivers, with 91% saying they would definitely recommend it. On CMS's composite process measure, it scored 94.44, which is below the Louisiana state average of 96.14.
Passages Hospice serves 46 ZIP codes from its Minden, Louisiana office in Webster County.
Yes, Passages Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 191535, since 1995); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Passages Hospice is a for-profit hospice provider based in Minden, Louisiana, serving families in Webster County and surrounding communities. According to CMS Care Compare data, this hospice has been Medicare-certified since July 6, 1995.
CMS's CAHPS family caregiver survey gives Passages Hospice a 5-star rating. Among caregivers surveyed, 91% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 88% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10. These figures reflect the experiences reported by family caregivers of patients served by this hospice, as published by CMS.
On CMS's composite process measure — which reflects how consistently the hospice completed a set of recommended care processes — Passages Hospice scored 94.44, which is below the Louisiana state average of 96.14. CMS reports this measure alongside a broader care index score of 9 for this provider.
Passages Hospice's service area, as reflected in CMS data, spans 46 ZIP codes from its Minden office.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no cost details beyond this are included here. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data as reported by CMS and should be verified directly on Care Compare for the most current vintage.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Passages Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 191535) since July 6, 1995, 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's CAHPS survey gives Passages Hospice a 5-star rating, with 91% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it and 88% rating their experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Passages Hospice scored 94.44 on the CMS composite process measure, which is below the Louisiana state average of 96.14.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Passages Hospice serves 46 ZIP codes from its office in Minden, Webster County, Louisiana.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 46 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Passages Hospice is a for-profit organization; ownership type is one factor CMS reports, but it does not by itself determine quality of care.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Passages Hospice has been Medicare-certified since July 6, 1995, according to CMS records.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care focuses on relieving symptoms and can be provided at any stage of a serious illness alongside curative treatment, while hospice care is for patients who have chosen to focus on comfort rather than curative treatment, typically when a doctor believes life expectancy is six months or less.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort and quality of life rather than curative treatment for the terminal illness; patients can still receive treatment for unrelated conditions.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The CMS data provided does not specify where Passages Hospice provides care; contact the hospice at (318) 371-1140 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
To learn how to begin care with Passages Hospice, contact them directly at (318) 371-1140 and verify current information on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction scores, quality measures, service area, and how long a hospice has been certified — all of which are reported for Passages Hospice on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can verify Passages Hospice's certification, ratings, and service details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/191535?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.