Anchor Of Hope Hospice
Carmel, IN · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 151654)
CMS process measure: 95.28 (state average 97.51 — below state average)
Serves: 38 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (317) 668-1011 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers reported that 89% would definitely recommend Anchor Of Hope Hospice, and 85% rated it 9 or 10 out of 10. On CMS's composite process measure, the hospice scored 95.28 compared to the Indiana state average of 97.51, placing it below the state average.
Anchor Of Hope Hospice serves 38 ZIP codes from its Carmel, Indiana office in Hamilton County.
Yes, Anchor Of Hope Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 151654, since 2023); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Anchor Of Hope Hospice is a Medicare-certified hospice serving Carmel, Indiana and the surrounding Hamilton County area. The provider has been Medicare-certified since March 8, 2023. CMS Care Compare data does not include an ownership type for this listing, so families should confirm this directly with the hospice.
In the CMS CAHPS family caregiver survey, 89% of families said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 85% gave the hospice an overall rating of 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS has not published a specific overall CAHPS star rating figure for this hospice beyond these percentages in the data provided.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice follows recommended care processes, Anchor Of Hope Hospice scored 95.28, compared to the Indiana state average of 97.51 — placing it below the state average on this measure. CMS also reports a care index score of 9 and notes that visits occurred in the last days of life for 83.1% of patients, according to the available data.
Anchor Of Hope Hospice serves 38 ZIP codes from its Carmel, Indiana office. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no cost details are provided here. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data as supplied; families are encouraged to review the current data directly on Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Anchor Of Hope Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 151654) since March 8, 2023, 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?
In the CMS CAHPS survey, 89% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 85% rated it 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Anchor Of Hope Hospice scored 95.28 on the CMS composite process measure, compared to the Indiana state average of 97.51, placing it below the state average.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
This hospice serves 38 ZIP codes from its office in Carmel, Indiana, in Hamilton County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 38 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
CMS data provided does not specify the ownership type for this hospice; please contact the hospice at (317) 668-1011 or check Medicare Care Compare to confirm.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Anchor Of Hope Hospice has been Medicare-certified since March 8, 2023.
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 focuses on comfort and quality of life when a person is no longer pursuing curative treatment, typically with a life expectancy of six months or less as certified by a doctor.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort, dignity, and quality of life rather than curative treatment for the terminal illness; it does not mean giving up on care or support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify care settings for this hospice; please contact Anchor Of Hope Hospice at (317) 668-1011 to ask about where they provide care.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
To learn how to begin care, contact Anchor Of Hope Hospice directly at (317) 668-1011 and verify current information on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about caregiver satisfaction survey results, how the hospice's quality measures compare to state averages, and what areas the hospice serves — information that is available for Anchor Of Hope Hospice through Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can verify Anchor Of Hope Hospice's certification and quality data at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/151654?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.