Caretenders Hospice
Farmington Hills, MI · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 231670)
CMS process measure: 100 (state average 97.27 — above state average)
Serves: 38 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (248) 727-2323 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published a CAHPS family-caregiver star rating or percent-recommend figure for Caretenders Hospice, often because of a small number of surveyed patients. On CMS's quality process composite measure, the hospice scored 100.00, above the Michigan state average of 97.27.
Caretenders Hospice serves 38 ZIP codes from its Farmington Hills, Michigan office in Oakland County.
Yes, Caretenders Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 231670, since March 21, 2019); 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 located in Farmington Hills, Michigan, in Oakland County. It has been Medicare-certified since March 21, 2019 (CCN 231670).
CMS Care Compare, which publishes CAHPS Hospice Survey results based on feedback from family caregivers, has not published a family-caregiver star rating, percent who would definitely recommend, or percent rating the hospice 9-10 for Caretenders Hospice. This is often the case when a hospice has too few surveyed patients for CMS to report results reliably, and it does not indicate poor quality.
On CMS's quality process composite measure, Caretenders Hospice scored 100.00, compared to the Michigan state average of 97.27, placing it above the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 7 and notes that 72.5% of patients received visits from hospice staff in the final days of life, according to the CMS Care Compare data.
Caretenders Hospice serves 38 ZIP codes from its Farmington Hills, Michigan office. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients whose doctor certifies they qualify; no cost details are provided here beyond that.
All figures above are drawn from CMS Care Compare data. Families are encouraged to verify current details directly on Care Compare and to contact the hospice with any specific questions.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Caretenders Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 231670) as of March 21, 2019, 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 survey results (star rating, percent recommend, or percent rating 9-10) for Caretenders Hospice, which often happens when too few patients were surveyed; this does not indicate poor quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Caretenders Hospice scored 100.00 on CMS's composite process measure, above the Michigan state average of 97.27, and CMS also reports a care index score of 7 and 72.5% of patients receiving visits in the last days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Caretenders Hospice serves 38 ZIP codes from its Farmington Hills, Michigan location in Oakland 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?
Caretenders Hospice is a for-profit hospice; ownership type does not by itself determine quality, and families can review the CMS quality data reported here alongside it.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Caretenders Hospice has been Medicare-certified since March 21, 2019.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care can be provided alongside curative treatment at any stage of a serious illness to relieve symptoms, while hospice care focuses on comfort rather than cure and is generally for patients 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 and quality of life rather than curing the underlying illness, but patients can still receive treatment for pain, symptoms, and other health conditions.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This data does not specify where Caretenders Hospice provides care; please contact the hospice at (248) 727-2323 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 directly at (248) 727-2323 to learn how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about CMS quality scores, family caregiver survey results, the ZIP codes served, and how care is provided; contact Caretenders Hospice at (248) 727-2323 for specifics not covered in this data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Caretenders Hospice (CCN 231670) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/231670?state=MI to confirm current ratings and details.
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.