Hospice in ZIP 71055 (Minden, LA)
The public CMS snapshot maps 4 Medicare-certified hospice to ZIP 71055 in Minden, LA, rated 4.5 out of 5 on average where a rating is published.
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Hospice programs provide comfort-focused, palliative care for people with a terminal illness, typically in the home. Services include nursing, aide support, counseling, and respite care for family caregivers. Medicare-certified hospices must meet federal conditions of participation.
Hospice data comparison
| Provider | Overall | Care index | Caregiver survey | Daily census | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BRISTOL HOSPICE-NW LOUISIANA | 4.0 | 9 | 4.0 | 122 | for-profit |
| COMPASSUS-RUSTON | Not rated | 8 | — | 22 | for-profit |
| HAND IN HAND HOSPICE CARE, LLC | Not rated | 6 | — | 20 | for-profit |
| PASSAGES HOSPICE | 5.0 | 9 | 5.0 | 56 | for-profit |
Hospice profiles in ZIP 71055
How to compare hospice in ZIP 71055
Start by comparing CMS Five-Star ratings, which summarize health inspections, staffing, and quality measures. A high overall rating is a useful signal, but read the underlying inspection findings and staffing figures too - they show what is behind the score.
Visit candidates in ZIP 71055, Minden, LA when possible, ask how care plans are set and reviewed, and confirm costs, coverage, and availability in writing. Staffing consistency and clear family communication matter as much as any published score.
What CMS data shows for hospice in ZIP 71055
Of the 4 hospices listed in ZIP 71055, 2 (50%) have a published CMS overall star rating in the current snapshot. Ownership on record breaks down as 4 for-profit. The highest published overall rating in this ZIP is 5.0 out of 5 at PASSAGES HOSPICE (for-profit). Across rated providers the scores range from 4.0 to 5.0 out of 5. The average hospice care index among reporting programs is 8.0. Family caregiver survey ratings average 4.5 out of 5 across 2 reporting programs. Reporting programs average a daily census of 55 patients each.
| Providers on record | 4 |
|---|---|
| With a published overall rating | 2 of 4 (50%) |
| Average overall rating | 4.5 / 5 |
| Highest-rated provider | PASSAGES HOSPICE (5.0 / 5) |
| Ownership mix | 4 for-profit |
| Avg hospice care index | 8.0 |
| Avg caregiver survey star | 4.5 / 5 |
| Avg daily census | 55 |
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All figures on this page come from the CMS Provider Data Catalog dataset (processing date 2026-10-05). See the methodology page for normalization details. This page is informational only and is not medical advice.
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