Caretenders Hospice
Columbus, OH · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 361681)
CMS process measure: 100 (state average 97.03 — above state average)
Serves: 44 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (614) 210-1150 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family-caregiver survey results for Caretenders Hospice, so there is no star rating or percent-recommend figure available. However, its CMS composite process score is 100.00, above the Ohio state average of 97.03.
Caretenders Hospice serves 44 ZIP codes from its Columbus, Ohio office in Franklin County. Families can contact the hospice directly to confirm whether their specific ZIP code is included.
Yes, Caretenders Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 361681, certified since 2014). The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Caretenders Hospice is a for-profit hospice agency based in Columbus, Ohio, serving families in Franklin County and the surrounding area. According to CMS Care Compare data, the hospice has been Medicare-certified since April 14, 2014.
CMS has not published CAHPS family-caregiver survey results (star rating, percent who would definitely recommend, and percent rating the hospice 9-10) for this hospice. This is often the result of small patient counts during the survey period and should not be read as an indication of poor quality.
On CMS's composite process measure — which reflects how consistently a hospice completed a set of recommended care processes — Caretenders Hospice scored 100.00, compared with the Ohio state average of 97.03, placing it above the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 8 and notes that 75.3% of patients received visits in the last days of life, per the most recent Care Compare data vintage.
Caretenders Hospice reports serving 44 ZIP codes from its Columbus office, giving families a sense of the breadth of its service area.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible beneficiaries; no cost details are provided here. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data and reflect the most recently published reporting period. Families are encouraged to confirm current details directly with the hospice and on Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from Caretenders Hospice?
Yes, Caretenders Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 361681, since April 14, 2014), 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 Caretenders Hospice, often due to small patient counts, so no star rating or recommend percentage is available.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Caretenders Hospice has a composite process score of 100.00, compared with the Ohio state average of 97.03, placing it above the state average; CMS also reports a care index score of 8 and 75.3% of patients received visits in the last days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Caretenders Hospice reports serving 44 ZIP codes from its Columbus, Ohio office in Franklin County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 44 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Caretenders Hospice is a for-profit hospice; ownership type does not by itself indicate quality, and CMS quality data should be reviewed alongside it.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Caretenders Hospice has been Medicare-certified since April 14, 2014, according to CMS records.
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 focus on comfort rather than curative treatment, 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 underlying illness; it does not mean giving up care, and patients can still receive treatment for pain and other symptoms.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify where Caretenders Hospice delivers care; please contact the hospice at (614) 210-1150 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe the intake process; please contact Caretenders Hospice at (614) 210-1150 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about CMS quality measures, CAHPS survey results, service area, and how care is coordinated; contact Caretenders Hospice at (614) 210-1150 for specifics not covered in CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Caretenders Hospice (CCN 361681) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/361681?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.