St Joseph Hospice & Palliative Care Of Monroe, Llc
Monroe, LA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 191620)
CMS process measure: 100 (state average 96.14 — above state average)
Serves: 32 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (318) 387-2687 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers who responded to the CMS survey rated St Joseph Hospice & Palliative Care Of Monroe highly, with 93% saying they would definitely recommend it and 92% rating their experience 9 or 10 out of 10. Its CMS composite process score of 100.00 is above the Louisiana state average of 96.14.
St Joseph Hospice & Palliative Care Of Monroe serves 32 ZIP codes from its office in Monroe, Louisiana, in Ouachita County. Families can contact the hospice directly to confirm whether a specific address falls within its service area.
Yes, St Joseph Hospice & Palliative Care Of Monroe is Medicare-certified (CCN 191620, since 2006), and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility. No other cost or coverage details are provided beyond that.
About this hospice
St Joseph Hospice & Palliative Care Of Monroe, LLC is a for-profit hospice located in Monroe, Louisiana, serving families in Ouachita County and surrounding areas. According to CMS Care Compare data, this hospice has been Medicare-certified since January 24, 2006.
In the CMS CAHPS family caregiver survey, 93% of respondents said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 92% rated their experience of care between 9 and 10 out of 10. CMS has not published a separate overall CAHPS star rating figure in this data set, so families should check Care Compare directly for the most current star rating if one has since been released.
On the CMS composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice completes a bundle of recommended care processes, this hospice scored 100.00, compared to a Louisiana state average of 96.14 — placing it above the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 8 and notes that 69.2% of patients received visits in their final days of life, based on the published data vintage.
This hospice serves 32 ZIP codes from its Monroe office. As with all Medicare-certified hospices, the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a physician certifies eligibility; no cost details beyond this are provided here. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data and reflect the vintage published by CMS at the time of this listing.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. St Joseph Hospice & Palliative Care Of Monroe, LLC has been Medicare-certified since January 24, 2006 (CCN 191620), 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, 93% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 92% rated their experience of care 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 100.00, compared to the Louisiana state average of 96.14, placing it above the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 8 and that 69.2% of patients received visits in their final days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
This hospice serves 32 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 32 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 indicate quality of care; CMS reports quality separately through survey and process measures.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since January 24, 2006.
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 focuses on comfort for patients who have chosen to stop curative treatment, typically when a doctor estimates 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; patients can still receive treatment for pain and other symptoms and can leave hospice if their condition or wishes change.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify where this hospice delivers care; contact the hospice at (318) 387-2687 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe the enrollment process; contact the hospice at (318) 387-2687 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about services offered, coverage area, and staff availability; contact the hospice at (318) 387-2687 for specifics not covered in this CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up St Joseph Hospice & Palliative Care Of Monroe, LLC directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/191620?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.