Americans Hospice Care, Inc
Saginaw, MI · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 231608)
CMS process measure: not reported
Serves: 50 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (989) 791-4575 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS survey data shows 70% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend Americans Hospice Care, Inc, and 69% rated their experience 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS has not published a CAHPS star rating or a composite process score comparison to the Michigan state average for this hospice.
Americans Hospice Care, Inc serves 50 ZIP codes from its office in Saginaw, Michigan, in Saginaw County.
Yes, Americans Hospice Care, Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN 231608), certified since December 28, 2007, and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Americans Hospice Care, Inc is a for-profit hospice located in Saginaw, Michigan, serving Saginaw County and the surrounding region. The hospice has been Medicare-certified since December 28, 2007 (CCN 231608).
According to CMS Care Compare survey data, 70% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 69% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS has not published a CAHPS star rating for this hospice, which often occurs when the number of surveyed families is small; this does not indicate poor quality.
On CMS quality measures, the hospice's care index score is reported as 9, and 51.5% of patients received visits in the last days of life. CMS lists the comparison of this hospice's composite process measure to the Michigan state average (97.27) as 'not reported.' Again, an unreported comparison reflects data limitations rather than a judgment about care quality.
Americans Hospice Care, Inc reports serving 50 ZIP codes from its Saginaw office, indicating a fairly broad service area within the region.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible beneficiaries. All figures in this profile come from CMS Care Compare data as reported for this hospice; families are encouraged to verify current details directly on Care Compare or with the hospice.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Americans Hospice Care, Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN 231608) since December 28, 2007, and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for patients who qualify and are certified eligible by a doctor.
What do family caregivers say about this hospice in the CMS survey?
In CMS survey data, 70% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 69% rated their overall experience a 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS has not published a CAHPS star rating for this hospice.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
CMS reports a care index score of 9 and notes that 51.5% of patients received visits in the last days of life; the comparison of this hospice's composite process score to the Michigan state average of 97.27 is listed as 'not reported.'
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Americans Hospice Care, Inc reports serving 50 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 50 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
This hospice is organized as a for-profit agency. Ownership type does not by itself determine quality of care; CMS quality and survey measures offer more direct insight.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Americans Hospice Care, Inc has been Medicare-certified since December 28, 2007.
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 for people who have chosen to stop curative treatment and focus on comfort, typically when a doctor certifies a life expectancy 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 illness; it does not mean giving up on medical attention, symptom management, or emotional and spiritual support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This data does not specify where Americans Hospice Care, Inc provides services; please contact the hospice at (989) 791-4575 or verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The CMS data provided does not describe the intake process; contact Americans Hospice Care, Inc directly at (989) 791-4575 to learn how to begin care, and verify certification on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver recommendation rates, quality measure comparisons to the state average, service area, and how care is provided; contact the hospice at (989) 791-4575 for specifics not covered in CMS public data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Americans Hospice Care, Inc (CCN 231608) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/231608?state=MI to confirm current certification and survey 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.