Hospice in ZIP 71270 (Ruston, LA)
Within Ruston, LA, ZIP 71270 has 1 Medicare-certified hospice on record, averaging 4.0 out of 5 on the CMS overall rating.
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Hospice programs deliver palliative, comfort-first care to people with a terminal illness, usually at home. Their services span nursing, aide support, counseling, and respite for family caregivers. Hospices certified by Medicare must satisfy federal conditions of participation.
Provider-level CMS data
| Provider | Overall | Care index | Caregiver survey | Daily census | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ALLEGIANCE HOSPICE & PALLIATIVE CARE | 4.0 | 10 | 4.0 | 62 | for-profit |
Comparing hospice in ZIP 71270
The strongest comparisons weigh several signals together - inspection history, nurse staffing, quality measures, and the particular services someone requires. Ratings pull those signals into a single number, but they cannot stand in for a visit or a conversation with the staff.
When you are choosing for yourself or someone you care for in ZIP 71270, Ruston, LA, tour in person if you can, ask whether space is currently available, and confirm Medicare and Medicaid participation. Also ask how the provider manages care planning, keeps families informed, and handles concerns that arise after hours.
All hospice in ZIP 71270
ZIP 71270 at a glance
This ZIP-level profile spans 1 CMS-certified hospice in ZIP 71270; 1 of them report an overall star rating (100%). Recorded ownership divides as 1 for-profit. In this ZIP, the top published overall rating is 4.0 out of 5 at ALLEGIANCE HOSPICE & PALLIATIVE CARE (for-profit). Reporting programs average 10.0 on the hospice care index. Across 1 reporting program, family caregiver survey ratings average 4.0 out of 5. Reporting programs serve an average daily census of 62 patients each.
| Providers on record | 1 |
|---|---|
| With a published overall rating | 1 of 1 (100%) |
| Average overall rating | 4.0 / 5 |
| Highest-rated provider | ALLEGIANCE HOSPICE & PALLIATIVE CARE (4.0 / 5) |
| Ownership mix | 1 for-profit |
| Avg hospice care index | 10.0 |
| Avg caregiver survey star | 4.0 / 5 |
| Avg daily census | 62 |
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