Hospice in ZIP 71201 (Monroe, LA)
In ZIP 71201, Monroe, LA, the latest CMS data lists 6 Medicare-certified hospice, with an average overall star rating of 4.0 / 5 among rated providers.
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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.
ZIP 71201 at a glance
This ZIP-level profile covers 6 CMS-certified hospices in ZIP 71201, 2 of which report an overall star rating (33%). Ownership on record breaks down as 6 for-profit. The highest published overall rating in this ZIP is 4.0 out of 5 at ELARA CARING (for-profit). Across rated providers the scores range from 4.0 to 4.0 out of 5. The average hospice care index among reporting programs is 8.8. Family caregiver survey ratings average 4.0 out of 5 across 2 reporting programs. Reporting programs average a daily census of 54 patients each.
| Providers on record | 6 |
|---|---|
| With a published overall rating | 2 of 6 (33%) |
| Average overall rating | 4.0 / 5 |
| Highest-rated provider | ELARA CARING (4.0 / 5) |
| Ownership mix | 6 for-profit |
| Avg hospice care index | 8.8 |
| Avg caregiver survey star | 4.0 / 5 |
| Avg daily census | 54 |
Comparing hospice in ZIP 71201
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 71201, Monroe, 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.
Provider-level CMS data
| Provider | Overall | Care index | Caregiver survey | Daily census | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELARA CARING | 4.0 | 10 | 4.0 | 95 | for-profit |
| HEART OF HOSPICE, LLC | Not rated | 9 | — | 25 | for-profit |
| HOSPICE COMPASSUS -MONROE | Not rated | 8 | — | 49 | for-profit |
| LOUISIANA HOSPICE AND PALLIATIVE CARE | 4.0 | 10 | 4.0 | 50 | for-profit |
| PASSAGES HOSPICE | Not rated | 8 | — | 60 | for-profit |
| ST JOSEPH HOSPICE & PALLIATIVE CARE OF MONROE, LLC | Not rated | 8 | — | 42 | for-profit |
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This page is compiled from the CMS Provider Data Catalog public 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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