Compassionate Care Hospice
Alexandria, LA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 191673)
CMS process measure: 99.75 (state average 96.14 — above state average)
Serves: 61 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (318) 487-9400 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Compassionate Care Hospice has a 5-star family caregiver rating on the CMS CAHPS survey, with 91% of caregivers saying they'd definitely recommend it. Its composite process score of 99.75 is above the Louisiana state average of 96.14.
Compassionate Care Hospice serves 61 ZIP codes from its Alexandria, Louisiana office in Rapides County. Families can confirm whether their specific ZIP code is included by contacting the hospice directly.
Yes, Compassionate Care Hospice is Medicare-certified, with CCN 191673, certified since 2011. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Compassionate Care Hospice is a for-profit hospice serving Alexandria, Louisiana and surrounding communities in Rapides County. It has been Medicare-certified since April 7, 2011 (CCN 191673).
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey gave this hospice a 5-star family caregiver rating. Ninety-one percent of respondents said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 86% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently the hospice performs a bundle of recommended care processes, this hospice scored 99.75, compared with a Louisiana state average of 96.14 — placing it above the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and notes that 89.2% of patients received visits during the last days of life, based on the available data.
Compassionate Care Hospice's service area, as reflected in CMS data, spans 61 ZIP codes from its Alexandria office.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data and reflect the most recently published survey and measure vintage available; where CMS has not published a particular measure for this hospice, that omission is often due to small patient counts and does not by itself indicate lower quality.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Compassionate Care Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 191673, since April 7, 2011), and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for patients whose eligibility is certified by a doctor.
What do family caregivers say about this hospice in the CMS survey?
CMS's CAHPS survey data shows a 5-star family caregiver rating, with 91% of respondents saying they would definitely recommend this hospice and 86% rating their experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its composite process score is 99.75, compared with a Louisiana state average of 96.14, placing it above the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and that 89.2% of patients received visits in the last days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
CMS data lists 61 ZIP codes served from the hospice's Alexandria, Louisiana office in Rapides County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 61 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Compassionate Care Hospice is a for-profit organization. Ownership type does not directly determine quality; CMS quality measures and caregiver survey results are better indicators of experience.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since April 7, 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 to ease symptoms, while hospice care is focused on comfort rather than cure and is typically for patients with a life expectancy of six months or less if the illness runs its normal course.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care toward comfort and quality of life rather than curing the underlying illness, but it does not mean giving up care — patients continue to receive medical, emotional, and spiritual support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify care settings; contact Compassionate Care Hospice at (318) 487-9400 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe intake steps; contact Compassionate Care Hospice at (318) 487-9400 to ask how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction scores, how care needs are met in the last days of life, service area coverage, and how to begin care — you can ask Compassionate Care Hospice these questions directly at (318) 487-9400.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Compassionate Care Hospice (CCN 191673) at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/191673?state=LA to review its current published ratings and measures.
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.