Amara Hospice, Llc
Saginaw, MI · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 231668)
CMS process measure: 89 (state average 97.27 — below state average)
Serves: 126 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (989) 200-5000 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers who responded to the CMS survey said 88% would definitely recommend Amara Hospice, and 89% rated their experience a 9 or 10 out of 10. On CMS's composite process measure, Amara Hospice scored 89.00 compared to the Michigan state average of 97.27, which is below the state average.
Amara Hospice serves 126 ZIP codes from its office in Saginaw, Michigan, in Saginaw County.
Yes, Amara Hospice, LLC is Medicare-certified, with CCN 231668, certified since January 10, 2019. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Amara Hospice, LLC is a for-profit hospice based in Saginaw, Michigan, serving Saginaw County and surrounding areas. It has been Medicare-certified since January 10, 2019 (CCN 231668).
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey reported that 88% would definitely recommend this hospice, and 89% rated their experience 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS has not published a specific star rating for this hospice in the data provided, which can occur when patient survey counts are small; this should not be read as a sign of poor quality.
On CMS's composite process quality measure, Amara Hospice scored 89.00, compared to a Michigan state average of 97.27 — placing it below the state average on this measure. CMS also reports a care index score of 9 and notes that 50.2% of patients received visits from hospice staff in the final days of life, according to the available data.
Amara Hospice's service area, as listed with CMS, spans 126 ZIP codes, indicating a fairly broad reach from its Saginaw office.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients; no additional cost details are provided here. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data as published for this hospice; families are encouraged to verify current figures directly on Medicare Care Compare and to contact the hospice with any questions.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from Amara Hospice?
Yes, Amara Hospice, LLC is Medicare-certified (CCN 231668) since January 10, 2019, 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?
According to CMS Care Compare data, 88% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend Amara Hospice, and 89% rated their experience 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS has not published a separate overall star rating for this hospice in the data available.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Amara Hospice scored 89.00 on CMS's composite process measure, compared to the Michigan state average of 97.27, placing it below the state average.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Amara Hospice serves 126 ZIP codes from its office in Saginaw, Saginaw County, Michigan.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 126 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Amara Hospice is a for-profit organization; ownership type doesn't determine quality on its own, but families may want to consider it alongside the CMS survey and quality data.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Amara Hospice has been Medicare-certified since January 10, 2019.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care can be provided at any stage of a serious illness alongside curative treatment, while hospice care is focused on comfort for those with a life-limiting illness who have chosen to stop curative treatment, typically with a prognosis of six months or less.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort and quality of life rather than curing the underlying illness; it does not mean giving up care or support, and pain and symptom management continue.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify where Amara Hospice delivers care; please contact the hospice at (989) 200-5000 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; please contact Amara Hospice directly at (989) 200-5000 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction survey results, how a hospice's quality measures compare to state averages, the size of its service area, and how long it has been Medicare-certified — all of which are available for Amara Hospice through CMS Care Compare.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Amara Hospice using CCN 231668 at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/231668?state=MI to see the latest CMS-published data.
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.