Amedisys Hospice
Shreveport, LA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 191533)
CMS process measure: 100 (state average 96.14 — above state average)
Serves: 43 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (318) 868-8788 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers reported that 89% would definitely recommend Amedisys Hospice, and 84% rated their experience 9 or 10 out of 10, according to CMS survey data. Its CMS composite process score of 100.00 is above the Louisiana state average of 96.14.
Amedisys Hospice serves 43 ZIP codes from its Shreveport, LA office in Caddo County, according to CMS Care Compare data.
Yes, Amedisys Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 191533), certified since March 27, 1995; the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Amedisys Hospice is a for-profit hospice agency based in Shreveport, Louisiana, serving families in Caddo County and the surrounding area. It has been Medicare-certified since March 27, 1995, meaning it has met federal health and safety standards for hospice care for close to three decades.
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CMS CAHPS Hospice Survey reported that 89% would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 84% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS has not published a specific overall CAHPS star rating for this hospice in the data provided, which can happen when survey sample sizes are small; this is not an indication of poor quality.
On the CMS composite process measure — which reflects how consistently core care processes were delivered — 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 visits occurred in the last days of life for 80.8% of patients, based on the most recent published CMS data.
Amedisys Hospice serves patients across 43 ZIP codes from its Shreveport office. As with all Medicare-certified hospices, the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible beneficiaries. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data as provided; families are encouraged to verify current details directly with CMS.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Amedisys Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 191533), certified since March 27, 1995, and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for patients who are eligible and certified by a doctor.
What do family caregivers say about this hospice in the CMS survey?
According to CMS survey data, 89% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 84% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS has not published an overall star rating for this hospice in the data available, which can occur with smaller patient counts.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
This hospice's CMS composite process score is 100.00, compared to a Louisiana state average of 96.14 — above the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 8 and that 80.8% of patients received visits in the last days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
This hospice serves 43 ZIP codes from its Shreveport, Louisiana office in Caddo County, according to CMS data.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 43 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Amedisys Hospice is organized as a for-profit agency. Ownership type does not by itself determine quality; CMS quality measures and survey results are better indicators to review.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
This hospice has been Medicare-certified since March 27, 1995.
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 rather than cure for patients typically expected to have six months or less to live. Both aim to relieve symptoms and support quality of life.
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; it does not mean giving up care or support, including symptom management and emotional support for the patient and family.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify where this hospice delivers care. Please contact Amedisys Hospice at (318) 868-8788 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. Please contact Amedisys Hospice directly at (318) 868-8788 to learn how to begin care, and verify certification details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver survey results, quality scores compared to state averages, service area, and how long a hospice has been Medicare-certified — all of which are addressed above using CMS data for this hospice.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Amedisys Hospice (CCN 191533) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/191533?state=LA to review its current CMS quality and survey 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.