Buckeye Hospice And Palliative Care Services
Zanesville, OH · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 361687)
CMS process measure: 98.03 (state average 97.03 — at state average)
Serves: 225 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (740) 281-2243 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers rated Buckeye Hospice And Palliative Care Services 2 stars on the CMS CAHPS survey, with 75% saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 98.03 is at the Ohio state average of 97.03.
Buckeye Hospice And Palliative Care Services serves 225 ZIP codes from its Zanesville, Ohio office in Muskingum County.
Yes, Buckeye Hospice And Palliative Care Services is Medicare-certified (CCN 361687, since 2015); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Buckeye Hospice And Palliative Care Services is a for-profit hospice based in Zanesville, Ohio, in Muskingum County. It has been Medicare-certified since April 28, 2015 (CCN 361687). Care is covered by the Medicare hospice benefit for patients whose doctor certifies eligibility; this listing does not include cost figures.
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey gave this hospice a 2-star rating. Among those surveyed, 75% said they would definitely recommend the hospice, and 77% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10. These figures reflect the experiences of caregivers who chose to respond to the survey and represent the most recent published CMS data.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects the consistency of core hospice care processes, this hospice scored 98.03, compared to the Ohio state average of 97.03 — CMS categorizes this as at the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and a rate of 47.4% for visits in the last days of life, based on the most recent published data.
Buckeye Hospice serves a wide area, covering 225 ZIP codes from its Zanesville office. Families are encouraged to verify current details, including service area and survey results, directly on Medicare Care Compare, since CMS updates this data periodically. If any measure is not mentioned here, it means CMS has not published it for this hospice, which does not by itself indicate a quality concern.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Buckeye Hospice And Palliative Care Services is Medicare-certified (CCN 361687) since April 28, 2015, 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's CAHPS survey data shows a 2-star rating, with 75% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend the hospice and 77% rating their experience 9-10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its composite process score is 98.03, which CMS classifies as at the state average of 97.03 for Ohio.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
It serves 225 ZIP codes from its Zanesville, Ohio office in Muskingum County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 225 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Buckeye Hospice And Palliative Care Services is a for-profit hospice; ownership type doesn't determine quality on its own, but it's a detail families sometimes like to know.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since April 28, 2015.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care can be provided at any stage of a serious illness alongside curative treatment to relieve symptoms, while hospice care focuses on comfort for patients who have stopped curative treatment and are nearing the end of life.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
No — hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort, dignity, and quality of life rather than curing the underlying illness, not giving up on care itself.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided doesn't specify care settings; please contact the hospice at (740) 281-2243 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
Please contact the hospice directly at (740) 281-2243 to learn about starting care, and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction ratings, quality measure scores, service area, and how care is coordinated; you can review this hospice's published CMS figures and contact them at (740) 281-2243 for further specifics.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Buckeye Hospice And Palliative Care Services directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/361687?state=OH to confirm current CMS 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.