Harbor Hospice Of Alexandria, Lp
Alexandria, LA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 191683)
CMS process measure: 96.13 (state average 96.14 — at state average)
Serves: 51 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (318) 442-1491 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers surveyed by CMS reported that 84% would definitely recommend Harbor Hospice Of Alexandria, and its composite process measure score of 96.13 is at the Louisiana state average of 96.14. CMS has not published an overall star rating for this hospice in the data available.
Harbor Hospice Of Alexandria serves 51 ZIP codes from its office in Alexandria, Louisiana, in Rapides County.
Yes, Harbor Hospice Of Alexandria, Lp is Medicare-certified (CCN 191683, since May 10, 2013), and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Harbor Hospice Of Alexandria, Lp is a for-profit hospice located in Alexandria, Louisiana, serving Rapides County and the surrounding region. The hospice has been Medicare-certified since May 10, 2013, under CMS Certification Number (CCN) 191683.
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers surveyed through the CAHPS Hospice Survey reported that 84% would definitely recommend this hospice, and 84% rated their overall experience of care between 9 and 10 on a 10-point scale. CMS has not published an overall CAHPS star rating for this hospice in the data provided; this can happen for hospices with smaller survey samples and does not indicate poor quality.
On the CMS composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice delivers a defined set of core clinical processes, this hospice scored 96.13, which CMS classifies as at the state average compared to Louisiana's average of 96.14. This measure looks at whether recommended care processes were completed, not at clinical outcomes.
Harbor Hospice Of Alexandria, Lp reports serving 51 ZIP codes from its Alexandria office, indicating a fairly broad service area for families in the region.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible beneficiaries. All figures above are drawn from CMS Care Compare data as provided; 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, Harbor Hospice Of Alexandria, Lp is Medicare-certified (CCN 191683) since May 10, 2013, and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible beneficiaries.
What do family caregivers say about this hospice in the CMS survey?
In the CMS CAHPS survey, 84% 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 provided.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its composite process measure score is 96.13, which CMS classifies as at the state average compared to Louisiana's average of 96.14.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
This hospice reports serving 51 ZIP codes from its Alexandria, Louisiana office in Rapides County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 51 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Harbor Hospice Of Alexandria, Lp is a for-profit hospice. Ownership type alone does not determine quality of care; CMS quality measures and survey results offer more direct insight.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
This hospice has been Medicare-certified since May 10, 2013.
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 for people with a life-limiting illness who have chosen to focus on comfort rather than curative treatment, typically when a doctor estimates 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 care for pain and other symptoms.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify care settings; please contact the hospice at (318) 442-1491 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
Please contact the hospice at (318) 442-1491 to learn about starting care, and verify current information on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction survey results, how a hospice's quality measures compare to state averages, the size of its service area, and how to begin care; you can ask this hospice directly at (318) 442-1491.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Harbor Hospice Of Alexandria, Lp using CCN 191683 at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/191683?state=LA.
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.