Hospice in ZIP 71303 (Alexandria, LA)

CMS records 7 hospice with a mailing address in ZIP 71303 (Alexandria, LA); among those rated, the average overall score is 4.5 out of 5.

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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.

CMS snapshot for ZIP 71303

The current snapshot records 7 hospices in ZIP 71303; 2 (29%) publish an overall CMS rating. Ownership on record breaks down as 7 for-profit. The highest published overall rating in this ZIP is 5.0 out of 5 at COMPASSIONATE CARE 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 8.3. Family caregiver survey ratings average 4.5 out of 5 across 2 reporting programs. Reporting programs average a daily census of 65 patients each.

Providers on record7
With a published overall rating2 of 7 (29%)
Average overall rating4.5 / 5
Highest-rated providerCOMPASSIONATE CARE HOSPICE (5.0 / 5)
Ownership mix7 for-profit
Avg hospice care index8.3
Avg caregiver survey star4.5 / 5
Avg daily census65

Nearby ZIP codes with hospice

ZIP 71301Hospice

What to weigh in ZIP 71303

The best comparison uses several signals at once: inspection history, nurse staffing, quality measures, and the specific services a person needs. Ratings summarize those signals but never replace a visit or a conversation with staff.

Visit candidates in ZIP 71303, Alexandria, 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.

Hospice on record in ZIP 71303

Hospice · For-Profit CHRISTUS HOSPICE ST FRANCES CABRINI Alexandria, LA 71303 Not CMS-rated Hospice · For-Profit COMPASSIONATE CARE HOSPICE Alexandria, LA 71303 CMS rating 5.0 / 5 Hospice · For-Profit FAITH FOUNDATION HOSPICE, INC Alexandria, LA 71303 Not CMS-rated Hospice · For-Profit GUARDIAN HOSPICE CARE,LLC Alexandria, LA 71303 Not CMS-rated Hospice · For-Profit HEART OF HOSPICE Alexandria, LA 71303 CMS rating 4.0 / 5 Hospice · For-Profit PASSAGES HOSPICE Alexandria, LA 71303 Not CMS-rated Hospice · For-Profit ST JOSEPH HOSPICE OF CENLA, LLC Alexandria, LA 71303 Not CMS-rated

Side-by-side provider data

ProviderOverallCare indexCaregiver surveyDaily censusOwnership
CHRISTUS HOSPICE ST FRANCES CABRININot rated9—45for-profit
COMPASSIONATE CARE HOSPICE5.0105.0145for-profit
FAITH FOUNDATION HOSPICE, INCNot rated5—13for-profit
GUARDIAN HOSPICE CARE,LLCNot rated9—50for-profit
HEART OF HOSPICE4.094.082for-profit
PASSAGES HOSPICENot rated8—66for-profit
ST JOSEPH HOSPICE OF CENLA, LLCNot rated8—56for-profit

Frequently asked questions

How many hospice are in ZIP 71303?
The current CMS snapshot lists 7 Medicare-certified hospice with a mailing address in ZIP 71303 (Alexandria, LA).
Who owns the hospice in ZIP 71303?
Ownership on record for hospice in ZIP 71303 is 7 for-profit. Ownership does not by itself indicate quality; check each provider's inspections, staffing, and quality measures.
What is the average CMS rating for hospice in ZIP 71303?
Among providers with a published overall rating, the average CMS overall star rating for hospice in ZIP 71303 is 4.5 out of 5. Inspection, staffing, and quality-measure details are shown for each provider.
Where does this information come from?
All figures come from the CMS Care Compare public dataset (processing date 2026-10-05). CMS has not reviewed or endorsed this site. Verify current details at Medicare.gov before making care decisions.
How many certified beds are reported in ZIP 71303?
No certified-bed counts are published for the providers currently listed in ZIP 71303. Bed counts apply to nursing homes; other provider types do not report them.
How many hospice in ZIP 71303 have a published rating?
2 of the 7 hospice in ZIP 71303 (29%) have a published CMS overall star rating in the current snapshot.

About the data

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