Premier Hospice
Arcadia, LA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 191659)
CMS process measure: 80.68 (state average 96.14 — below state average)
Serves: 34 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (318) 579-5066 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers surveyed by CMS reported that 86% would definitely recommend Premier Hospice, and its composite process score of 80.68 is below the Louisiana state average of 96.14. These figures come from CMS Care Compare data.
Premier Hospice serves 34 ZIP codes from its Arcadia, Louisiana office in Bienville County, according to CMS data.
Yes, Premier Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 191659, since March 26, 2008); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Premier Hospice is a for-profit hospice based in Arcadia, Louisiana, serving families in Bienville County and the surrounding area. It has been Medicare-certified since March 26, 2008 (CCN 191659), meaning it has met federal health and safety standards for hospice providers for well over a decade.
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers surveyed through the CAHPS Hospice Survey reported that 86% would definitely recommend this hospice, and 79% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS has not published a distinct overall CAHPS star rating figure separate from these percentages in the data available here.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice completes recommended care processes, Premier Hospice scored 80.68, which falls below the Louisiana state average of 96.14. A related measure, the percentage of patients receiving visits in the last days of life, was reported at 58.3%. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 for this hospice.
Premier Hospice's service area, per CMS data, covers 34 ZIP codes from its Arcadia office.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data and may reflect a specific reporting period; families are encouraged to confirm current details directly with the hospice and on Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from Premier Hospice?
Yes, Premier Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 191659) since March 26, 2008, 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?
In the CMS CAHPS survey, 86% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend Premier Hospice, and 79% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Premier Hospice's composite process score is 80.68, which is below the Louisiana state average of 96.14, according to CMS Care Compare data.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
CMS data shows Premier Hospice serves 34 ZIP codes from its Arcadia, Louisiana office in Bienville 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?
Premier Hospice is a for-profit hospice; ownership type does not by itself determine quality of care, so it's helpful to look at survey and quality measures alongside it.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Premier Hospice has been Medicare-certified since March 26, 2008.
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.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort and quality of life rather than curing the underlying illness, not giving up on care itself; patients still receive medical attention for symptoms and support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify where Premier Hospice delivers care; please contact the hospice at (318) 579-5066 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data here doesn't cover enrollment steps; please contact Premier Hospice directly at (318) 579-5066 and verify current information on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction scores, how the hospice performs on CMS quality measures, and what areas it serves — all of which are available on Medicare Care Compare for this hospice.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Premier Hospice (CCN 191659) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/191659?state=LA to confirm current 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.