Caring Hands Hospice
West Monroe, LA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 191643)
CMS process measure: 90.24 (state average 96.14 — below state average)
Serves: 27 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (318) 516-2640 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results (star rating or percent who would recommend) for Caring Hands Hospice, often due to a small number of surveyed patients. On CMS's composite process measure, the hospice scored 90.24, which is below the Louisiana state average of 96.14.
Caring Hands Hospice serves 27 ZIP codes from its West Monroe, Louisiana office in Ouachita County. Families in this service area may be eligible for care from this Medicare-certified hospice.
Yes, Caring Hands Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 191643, since 2007). The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies that they meet eligibility requirements.
About this hospice
Caring Hands Hospice is a for-profit hospice agency located in West Monroe, Louisiana, serving families in Ouachita County and surrounding areas. It has been Medicare-certified since October 26, 2007 (CCN 191643).
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results (star rating, percent who would definitely recommend, or percent rating the hospice 9-10) for this hospice, which often occurs when a hospice has too few surveyed patients for CMS to report reliable figures. This should not be read as an indication of poor quality; it simply means the data is not available on Care Compare at this time.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice performs a bundle of recommended care processes, Caring Hands Hospice scored 90.24, 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 10 for this hospice, and 59.3% of patients received visits from hospice staff in the final days of life, according to CMS data.
Caring Hands Hospice serves 27 ZIP codes from its West Monroe office. As with all Medicare-certified hospices, the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible beneficiaries when a doctor certifies eligibility; no additional cost details are provided here.
All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data. Families are encouraged to verify current information directly on Care Compare and by contacting the hospice.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Caring Hands Hospice is Medicare-certified under CCN 191643, effective October 26, 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 survey results (star rating or percent recommending) for Caring Hands Hospice, which often happens when too few patients were surveyed; it does not necessarily reflect the quality of care.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Caring Hands Hospice scored 90.24 on CMS's composite process measure, compared with a Louisiana state average of 96.14, placing it below the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and that 59.3% of patients received visits from staff in the last days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Caring Hands Hospice serves 27 ZIP codes from its office in West Monroe, Louisiana, in Ouachita County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 27 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Caring Hands Hospice is a for-profit hospice. Ownership type does not directly appear on CMS quality measures, but families may wish to consider it alongside published performance data.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Caring Hands Hospice has been Medicare-certified since October 26, 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 rather than cure for patients who are no longer pursuing curative treatment, typically with a prognosis of six months or less.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care from curing an illness to comfort and quality of life; it does not mean giving up care, but rather changing its goals to symptom relief and support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify where this hospice delivers care; please contact Caring Hands Hospice at (318) 516-2640 or 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 Caring Hands Hospice directly at (318) 516-2640 to discuss next steps, and verify certification details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about survey results, quality measures compared to state averages, service area, and how care is delivered; you can review the figures above and confirm additional details by calling (318) 516-2640 or checking Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view CMS's published data for Caring Hands Hospice at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/191643?state=LA, using CCN 191643.
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.