Buckeye Hospice Care Llc
North Olmsted, OH · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 361737)
CMS process measure: 32.39 (state average 97.03 — below state average)
Serves: 42 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (440) 377-6037 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results (star rating or percent who would recommend) for Buckeye Hospice Care LLC. On the CMS composite process measure, this hospice scored 32.39 compared to the Ohio state average of 97.03, placing it below the state average.
Buckeye Hospice Care LLC serves 42 ZIP codes from its North Olmsted, Ohio office. CMS Care Compare does not list a county for this hospice in the data available.
Yes, Buckeye Hospice Care LLC is Medicare-certified (CCN 361737, certified since February 16, 2024). The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies their eligibility.
About this hospice
Buckeye Hospice Care LLC is a Medicare-certified hospice based in North Olmsted, Ohio, certified since February 16, 2024. CMS Care Compare data does not list the ownership type for this hospice; families can confirm this detail directly with the provider.
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results (star rating, percent who would definitely recommend, or percent rating the hospice 9-10) for Buckeye Hospice Care LLC. This is often the case for hospices that are newly certified or have not yet accumulated enough surveyed patients for CMS to report results publicly. It does not indicate poor quality ot exist to judge them.
On the CMS composite process measure, which reflects the share of recommended care processes documented for patients, Buckeye Hospice Care LLC scored 32.39, compared to the Ohio state average of 97.03 — placing this hospice below the state average on this measure. A care index score of 9 is also reported by CMS. CMS has not published a figure for the percentage of patients who received visits in the last days of life for this hospice.
Buckeye Hospice Care LLC's service area, as reported to CMS, includes 42 ZIP codes.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data; families are encouraged to check the Care Compare website directly for the most current information.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Buckeye Hospice Care LLC is Medicare-certified (CCN 361737, since February 16, 2024), 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 has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for Buckeye Hospice Care LLC, which often happens with hospices that have smaller patient counts or shorter certification histories.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
On the CMS composite process measure, Buckeye Hospice Care LLC scored 32.39, compared to the Ohio state average of 97.03, placing it below the state average; CMS also reports a care index score of 9.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Buckeye Hospice Care LLC serves 42 ZIP codes from its office in North Olmsted, Ohio, according to CMS Care Compare data.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 42 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
The ownership type is not listed in the CMS data provided; families can call (440) 377-6037 to ask directly, or check Medicare Care Compare for updates.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Buckeye Hospice Care LLC has been Medicare-certified since February 16, 2024.
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 generally for patients with a life-limiting illness who have chosen to focus on comfort rather than curative treatment.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
No — hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort, symptom management, and quality of life rather than curing the underlying illness; patients can still receive treatment for other conditions.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The CMS data provided does not specify care settings for Buckeye Hospice Care LLC; contact the hospice at (440) 377-6037 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not include intake steps; contact Buckeye Hospice Care LLC at (440) 377-6037 to learn how to begin care, and verify certification on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about caregiver satisfaction survey results, how quality measures compare to state averages, and the size of the service area — for Buckeye Hospice Care LLC, verify current details by calling (440) 377-6037 or visiting Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Buckeye Hospice Care LLC directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/361737?state=OH to confirm certification status and quality 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.