Still Waters Hospice, Llc
Alexandria, LA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 191636)
CMS process measure: 50 (state average 96.14 — below state average)
Serves: 28 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (318) 767-2000 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published a CAHPS family caregiver star rating or percent-recommend figure for Still Waters Hospice. Its composite process score is 50.00, compared to a Louisiana state average of 96.14, placing it below the state average on that measure.
Still Waters Hospice serves 28 ZIP codes from its Alexandria, Louisiana office in Rapides County.
Yes, Still Waters Hospice, LLC is Medicare-certified (CCN 191636, since March 30, 2007); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Still Waters Hospice, LLC is a for-profit hospice agency based in Alexandria, Louisiana, serving families in Rapides County and the surrounding area. The hospice has been Medicare-certified since March 30, 2007, with CMS Certification Number (CCN) 191636.
CMS Care Compare data does not include a published CAHPS family caregiver survey star rating, percentage who would definitely recommend, or percentage rating the hospice 9-10 for this provider. This absence of published survey results often occurs because of small numbers of surveyed patients, and it should not be read as a sign of poor quality.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects the share of recommended care processes delivered, Still Waters Hospice scored 50.00, compared to a Louisiana state average of 96.14 — placing this hospice below the state average on this measure. CMS also reports a care index score of 6 and notes that 42.1% of patients received visits in the last days of life, according to the most recent Care Compare data.
Still Waters Hospice's service area, as reflected in CMS data, spans 28 ZIP codes from its Alexandria office.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a physician certifies eligibility; this listing does not include cost information beyond that. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data. Families are encouraged to verify current details directly with the hospice and on Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Still Waters Hospice, LLC is Medicare-certified (CCN 191636) since March 30, 2007, 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 has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results (star rating or percent who would recommend) for this hospice, which often happens when too few patients were surveyed; this does not indicate poor quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its composite process score is 50.00, compared to the Louisiana state average of 96.14, placing it below the state average; CMS also reports a care index score of 6 and 42.1% of patients receiving visits in the last days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Based on CMS data, Still Waters Hospice serves 28 ZIP codes from its office in Alexandria, Rapides County, Louisiana.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 28 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Still Waters Hospice, LLC is a for-profit agency; ownership type does not by itself determine quality of care, so it's best considered alongside CMS quality measures.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since March 30, 2007.
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 stopped curative treatment and are generally expected to have a limited life expectancy.
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, but it does not mean giving up care or support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided doesn't specify care settings for this hospice; please contact Still Waters Hospice at (318) 767-2000 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided doesn't describe intake steps; please contact Still Waters Hospice at (318) 767-2000 to ask how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about CMS quality scores, caregiver survey results, services offered, and service area; contact Still Waters Hospice at (318) 767-2000 for specifics not covered by CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Still Waters Hospice, LLC (CCN 191636) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/191636?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.