Nightingale Hospice
Bossier City, LA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 191686)
CMS process measure: not reported
Serves: 18 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (318) 402-2300 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family-caregiver survey results or a composite process score comparison for Nightingale Hospice, so a caregiver satisfaction rating isn't currently available. Its CMS Care Index Score is listed as 5, according to Care Compare data.
Nightingale Hospice serves 18 ZIP codes from its Bossier City, LA office in Bossier County. Families in the surrounding area may want to confirm their specific ZIP code is included by calling the hospice directly.
Yes, Nightingale Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 191686), certified since June 19, 2013. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies that eligibility.
About this hospice
Nightingale Hospice is a for-profit hospice agency based in Bossier City, Louisiana, serving families in Bossier County and the surrounding area. The hospice has been Medicare-certified since June 19, 2013, under CCN 191686.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Nightingale Hospice has a Care Index Score of 5. CMS has not published a CAHPS family-caregiver star rating, percentage of caregivers who would definitely recommend the hospice, or percentage of caregivers rating the hospice 9-10 for this provider — this is often due to small patient survey counts, and does not by itself indicate anything negative about the quality of care.
CMS also has not reported a composite process measure comparison against the Louisiana state average (96.14) for this hospice, and the percentage of visits occurring in the last days of life is listed at 0.0%, which CMS has published as reported for this hospice; families should confirm the meaning of this figure directly with the hospice or on Care Compare, since low or zero percentages can reflect small sample sizes or data limitations rather than a description of actual care patterns.
Nightingale Hospice serves 18 ZIP codes from its Bossier City office. As with all Medicare-certified hospices, the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for patients who qualify. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data; families are encouraged to review the source directly and confirm current details before making care decisions.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from Nightingale Hospice?
Yes, Nightingale Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 191686) since June 19, 2013, and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for patients who are certified as eligible by a doctor.
What do family caregivers say about this hospice in the CMS survey?
CMS has not published CAHPS family-caregiver survey results (such as a star rating or percent who would recommend) for Nightingale Hospice, often due to small patient counts — this does not indicate poor quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
CMS has not published a composite process score comparison to the Louisiana state average (96.14) for Nightingale Hospice; its published Care Index Score is 5.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Nightingale Hospice serves 18 ZIP codes from its Bossier City, Louisiana office in Bossier County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 18 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Nightingale Hospice is a for-profit hospice; ownership type is one factor among several to consider, alongside CMS quality data and personal fit for your family's needs.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Nightingale Hospice has been Medicare-certified since June 19, 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 to ease symptoms, while hospice care focuses on comfort for people who have stopped curative treatment and typically have a life expectancy of six months or less.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort and quality of life rather than curing an illness; it does not mean giving up on care or support — it is a different kind of care.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The CMS data provided does not specify where Nightingale Hospice delivers care; please contact the hospice at (318) 402-2300 to ask about their specific care settings.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided doesn't describe the enrollment process; contact Nightingale Hospice at (318) 402-2300 to learn how to begin care and verify current details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
You may want to ask about caregiver satisfaction survey results, quality measures compared to the state average, the ZIP codes served, and how care is coordinated — Nightingale Hospice can be reached at (318) 402-2300 for these details.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Nightingale Hospice directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/191686?state=LA to confirm current CMS-reported 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.