Aultman Hospice
Canton, OH · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 361556)
CMS process measure: 97.85 (state average 97.03 — at state average)
Serves: 72 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (330) 479-2378 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Aultman Hospice has earned a 4-star family caregiver rating from CMS, with 89% of surveyed families saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 97.85 is at the Ohio state average of 97.03.
Aultman Hospice serves 72 ZIP codes from its office in Canton, Ohio, in Stark County.
Yes, Aultman Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 361556, since 1991); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Aultman Hospice, located in Canton, Ohio, serving Stark County, has been a Medicare-certified hospice provider since September 11, 1991. Its ownership type is listed by CMS as "Other."
According to the CMS CAHPS Hospice Survey, family caregivers who worked with Aultman Hospice gave the organization a 4-star rating. Among those surveyed, 89% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 87% gave an overall rating of 9 or 10 out of 10. These figures reflect the experiences reported by patients' families, as published on Medicare Care Compare.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice delivers a bundle of recommended care processes, Aultman Hospice scored 97.85, compared to the Ohio state average of 97.03 — putting it at the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 for this hospice, and notes that 71.9% of patients received visits from staff in the last days of life, per the CMS Care Compare dataset.
Aultman Hospice reports serving 72 ZIP codes from its Canton, Ohio office, indicating a fairly broad service area across the surrounding region.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible beneficiaries. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data; families are encouraged to verify current details directly with CMS and with the hospice.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Aultman Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 361556) since September 11, 1991, and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for patients whose doctor certifies eligibility.
What do family caregivers say about this hospice in the CMS survey?
Families gave Aultman Hospice a 4-star CAHPS rating, with 89% saying they would definitely recommend it and 87% rating their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its CMS composite process score is 97.85, compared to Ohio's state average of 97.03, placing it at the state average.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Aultman Hospice reports serving 72 ZIP codes from its Canton, Ohio office in Stark County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 72 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
CMS lists its ownership type as "Other." Ownership type does not directly determine quality, but families may wish to ask the hospice for more detail.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Aultman Hospice has been Medicare-certified since September 11, 1991.
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 and is generally for people with a life expectancy of six months or less, as determined by a physician.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care toward comfort and quality of life rather than curing an illness; it does not mean nothing more can be done, and pain and symptom management continue.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The provided data does not specify care settings; contact Aultman Hospice at (330) 479-2378 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data available does not describe the enrollment process; please contact Aultman Hospice directly at (330) 479-2378 to learn how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about caregiver ratings, quality scores, service area, and how care is coordinated; Aultman Hospice's CMS-reported scores are shared above, and further questions can be directed to (330) 479-2378.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Aultman Hospice directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/361556?state=OH to confirm current CMS-reported figures.
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.