Aaron-Ruben-Nelson Hospice
Indianapolis, IN · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 151646)
CMS process measure: 98.31 (state average 97.51 — at state average)
Serves: 27 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (317) 956-5662 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family-caregiver survey results for Aaron-Ruben-Nelson Hospice, so no star rating or percent-recommend figure is available. However, its CMS composite process measure is 98.31, essentially at the Indiana state average of 97.51.
Aaron-Ruben-Nelson Hospice serves 27 ZIP codes from its Indianapolis, Indiana office in Marion County. Families outside this list should contact the hospice directly to confirm coverage.
Yes, Aaron-Ruben-Nelson Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 151646, since May 12, 2022). The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Aaron-Ruben-Nelson Hospice is a non-profit hospice program based in Indianapolis, Indiana, serving families in Marion County and surrounding communities. It has been Medicare-certified since May 12, 2022 (CCN 151646).
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 provider on Care Compare, which often happens when a hospice has served too few surveyed families to report reliable results. This should not be read as a mark against the hospice's care.
On the CMS quality composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice completed a set of recommended care processes, Aaron-Ruben-Nelson Hospice scored 98.31, essentially at the Indiana state average of 97.51. CMS also reports a care index score of 8 and notes that 42.4% of patients received visits from staff in the final days of life, based on the most recent Care Compare data vintage available.
According to CMS data, Aaron-Ruben-Nelson Hospice serves 27 ZIP codes from its Indianapolis office. As with all Medicare-certified hospices, the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients once a doctor certifies a terminal prognosis; no additional cost details are provided here. Families are encouraged to review the hospice's full profile on Medicare Care Compare and to contact the hospice directly with specific questions about services and eligibility.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Aaron-Ruben-Nelson Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 151646) since May 12, 2022, and 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, which often happens when too few families were surveyed to report reliable figures; this does not indicate poor care.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its composite process measure is 98.31, essentially at the Indiana state average of 97.51; CMS also reports a care index score of 8 and that 42.4% of patients received visits from staff in the final days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
According to CMS data, it serves 27 ZIP codes from its Indianapolis office in Marion County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 27 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Aaron-Ruben-Nelson Hospice is organized as a non-profit; ownership type is one factor among several, alongside CMS quality data, that families may consider.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since May 12, 2022.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care can be provided alongside curative treatment at any stage of a serious illness, while hospice care focuses on comfort rather than cure when a doctor has certified a terminal prognosis, typically with a life expectancy of six months or less.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
No; hospice shifts the focus to comfort, symptom relief, and quality of life rather than curing the underlying disease, but patients can still receive treatment for other conditions and can leave hospice if their situation changes.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify care settings; contact Aaron-Ruben-Nelson Hospice at (317) 956-5662 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe the enrollment process; contact Aaron-Ruben-Nelson Hospice directly at (317) 956-5662 to learn how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver survey results, quality measures, staffing, service area, and how care is coordinated; contact the hospice at (317) 956-5662 for specifics not covered in CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Aaron-Ruben-Nelson Hospice (CCN 151646) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/151646?state=IN.
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.