Ascend Hospice Care, Llc
Monroe, LA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 191675)
CMS process measure: 100 (state average 96.14 — above state average)
Serves: 42 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (318) 398-8190 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers reported that 80% would definitely recommend Ascend Hospice Care, with 82% rating their experience 9 or 10 out of 10, according to CMS data. On CMS's composite process measure, the hospice scored 100.00, above the Louisiana state average of 96.14.
Ascend Hospice Care serves 42 ZIP codes from its Monroe, Louisiana office in Ouachita County.
Yes, Ascend Hospice Care is Medicare-certified (CCN 191675, since December 30, 2011); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Ascend Hospice Care, LLC is a for-profit hospice based in Monroe, Louisiana, serving families in Ouachita County and the surrounding area. The hospice has been Medicare-certified since December 30, 2011 (CCN 191675).
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CMS CAHPS Hospice Survey reported that 80% would definitely recommend this hospice, and 82% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS has not published a distinct CAHPS star rating for this hospice in the data available here, which can occur when survey volumes are small.
On CMS's composite process quality measure, Ascend Hospice Care scored 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 notes that 56.5% of patients received visits in the last days of life, based on the measures published.
Ascend Hospice Care reports serving 42 ZIP codes from its Monroe office.
Ascend Hospice Care is Medicare-certified, meaning the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no cost or fee details are provided here beyond this coverage fact.
All figures above are drawn from CMS Care Compare data. Families are encouraged to confirm current details directly with the hospice and on Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Ascend Hospice Care, LLC is Medicare-certified (CCN 191675) since December 30, 2011, 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?
According to CMS data, 80% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 82% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS has not published a separate star rating for this hospice in the data available.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Ascend Hospice Care scored 100.00 on CMS's composite process measure, compared to the Louisiana state average of 96.14, placing it above the state average.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Ascend Hospice Care reports serving 42 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 42 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Ascend Hospice Care is a for-profit hospice; ownership type does not by itself indicate quality, so it's worth reviewing the CMS survey and quality measures alongside it.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
This hospice has been Medicare-certified since December 30, 2011.
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 when a person is nearing the end of life, typically with a life expectancy of six months or less.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
No — hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort, symptom relief, and quality of life rather than treatments aimed at curing the underlying illness; patients can still receive medical attention for symptom management.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify care settings for this hospice; please contact Ascend Hospice Care at (318) 398-8190 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data here doesn't cover intake steps; contact Ascend Hospice Care at (318) 398-8190 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 satisfaction scores, quality measures compared to state averages, service area, and how care needs are met; you can review these details for Ascend Hospice Care on Medicare Care Compare and by calling (318) 398-8190.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Ascend Hospice Care, LLC (CCN 191675) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/191675?state=LA to confirm current CMS-reported details.
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.