Superior Hospice
Mansfield, LA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 191664)
CMS process measure: 82.35 (state average 96.14 — below state average)
Serves: 40 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (318) 872-2000 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers who responded to the CMS survey said 82% would definitely recommend Superior Hospice, and 80% rated it 9 or 10 out of 10. On CMS's composite process measure, Superior Hospice scored 82.35, which is below the Louisiana state average of 96.14.
Superior Hospice serves 40 ZIP codes from its office in Mansfield, Louisiana, in De Soto County.
Yes, Superior Hospice is Medicare-certified, with CCN 191664, certified since 2008. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Superior Hospice is a for-profit hospice agency based in Mansfield, Louisiana, serving families in De Soto County and the surrounding area. According to CMS Care Compare data, the agency has been Medicare-certified since October 1, 2008.
In the CMS CAHPS family caregiver survey, 82% of surveyed caregivers said they would definitely recommend Superior Hospice to others, and 80% rated the hospice 9 or 10 out of 10 overall. CMS has not published a specific CAHPS star rating for this hospice in the data available, which can occur when patient counts are small; this should not be read as a sign of poor quality.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice completes recommended care processes, Superior Hospice scored 82.35, compared with a Louisiana state average of 96.14 — placing it below the state average on this measure. CMS also reports a care index score of 8 and notes that 45.9% of patients received visits during the last days of life, per the available data.
Superior Hospice's service area, as listed with CMS, spans 40 ZIP codes. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients; no additional cost details are included here. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data and reflect the most recent published vintage available at the time of this listing. Families are encouraged to verify current figures directly on Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Superior Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 191664), certified since October 1, 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, 82% of caregivers said they would definitely recommend Superior Hospice, and 80% rated it 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS has not published a star rating for this hospice in this data.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Superior Hospice's composite process score is 82.35, which is below the Louisiana state average of 96.14.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Superior Hospice serves 40 ZIP codes from its Mansfield, Louisiana office in De Soto County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 40 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Superior Hospice is a for-profit organization. Ownership type does not by itself determine quality of care; CMS survey and process scores offer more specific insight.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Superior Hospice has been Medicare-certified since October 1, 2008.
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 typically for those who have decided to stop curative treatment and focus on comfort in the final phase of life.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort, symptom relief, and quality of life rather than curing the underlying illness; it is a care choice, not giving up.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This detail isn't in the CMS data provided; please contact Superior Hospice at (318) 872-2000 and verify current information on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
Please contact Superior Hospice directly at (318) 872-2000 to ask about starting care, and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction scores, quality measure performance, service area, and how the hospice supports patients and families; contact Superior Hospice at (318) 872-2000 for specifics not covered by CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Superior Hospice (CCN 191664) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/191664?state=LA to see the latest CMS-published 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.