Premier Hospice Central, Llc
Jena, LA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 191698)
CMS process measure: not reported
Serves: 1 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (318) 281-0078 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not yet published CAHPS family-caregiver survey results or a composite process measure score for Premier Hospice Central, so no star rating or recommendation percentage is currently available. This is common for newly certified hospices and does not indicate anything about the quality of care.
Premier Hospice Central serves 1 ZIP code from its Jena, Louisiana office, located in East Baton Rouge county.
Yes, Premier Hospice Central is Medicare-certified, with CCN 191698, certified since July 23, 2025. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Premier Hospice Central, LLC is a Medicare-certified hospice provider based in Jena, Louisiana, serving families in East Baton Rouge county. According to CMS Care Compare data, this hospice has been Medicare-certified since July 23, 2025.
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. This is often the case for hospices that are newly certified or have small patient counts, and it should not be taken as an indication of poor quality — simply that CMS has not yet released sufficient data.
Similarly, CMS has not published a composite process measure score for this hospice, so no comparison to the Louisiana state average composite score of 96.14 is currently available. As more data becomes available through CMS reporting cycles, these figures may be published on Medicare Care Compare.
Premier Hospice Central currently serves 1 ZIP code from its Jena, Louisiana office, according to CMS records.
Ownership type was not provided in the available CMS data for this listing. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a physician certifies eligibility; no cost details are provided here. Families are encouraged to verify all figures directly on Medicare Care Compare, as this profile reflects only the CMS data supplied at this time.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Premier Hospice Central is Medicare-certified (CCN 191698), certified since July 23, 2025. 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 family-caregiver survey results for this hospice, often due to small patient counts or its recent certification date; this does not imply anything negative about care quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
CMS has not published a composite process measure score for this hospice, so no comparison to the Louisiana state average of 96.14 is currently available.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
According to CMS data, Premier Hospice Central serves 1 ZIP code from its Jena, Louisiana office in East Baton Rouge county.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 1 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Ownership type was not included in the available CMS data for this hospice; families can contact the hospice at (318) 281-0078 or check Medicare Care Compare for this detail.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Premier Hospice Central has been Medicare-certified since July 23, 2025, according to CMS records.
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 for those with a life-limiting illness who have chosen to stop curative treatment, typically with a prognosis of six months or less.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means focusing on comfort and quality of life rather than curative treatment for the terminal illness, but it does not mean giving up all care — pain relief, symptom management, and emotional support continue.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The CMS data provided does not specify where this hospice delivers care; please contact Premier Hospice Central at (318) 281-0078 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The CMS data does not include enrollment steps; please contact Premier Hospice Central directly at (318) 281-0078 to learn how to begin care, and verify certification on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about services offered, caregiver support, coverage area, and CMS survey results; contact Premier Hospice Central at (318) 281-0078 for specifics not listed here.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can verify Premier Hospice Central's certification and any published quality data at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/191698?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.