Caretenders Hospice
Seven Hills, OH · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 361658)
CMS process measure: 100 (state average 97.03 — above state average)
Serves: 45 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (440) 892-6212 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published a CAHPS family caregiver survey star rating or percent-recommend figure for Caretenders Hospice. However, its CMS composite process score is 100.00, above the Ohio state average of 97.03.
Caretenders Hospice serves 45 ZIP codes from its Seven Hills, Ohio office in Cuyahoga County.
Yes, Caretenders Hospice is Medicare-certified, with CCN 361658, certified since 2011; 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 Seven Hills, Ohio, in Cuyahoga County. It has been Medicare-certified since July 20, 2011 (CCN 361658). The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no cost figures beyond that fact are included here.
CMS Care Compare does not show a published CAHPS family caregiver survey star rating, percentage who would definitely recommend, or percentage rating the hospice 9-10 for Caretenders Hospice in the data available. This absence does not indicate poor quality; CMS often withholds survey results for hospices with small patient counts, and families should check Care Compare directly for the most current figures.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently core care processes were delivered, 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 visits occurred in the last days of life for 77.3% of patients, according to the same data set. These figures come from CMS Care Compare data.
Caretenders Hospice's service area spans 45 ZIP codes from its Seven Hills, Ohio office, indicating a broad regional reach within Cuyahoga County and surrounding areas. Families considering hospice care are encouraged to review the full Care Compare listing and speak directly with the hospice about specific circumstances, since this profile reflects only the CMS metrics currently published.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Caretenders Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 361658) since July 20, 2011, 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 (star rating, percent recommend, or percent rating 9-10) for Caretenders Hospice, often due to small patient counts, which does not imply poor quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Caretenders Hospice's composite process score is 100.00, compared with Ohio's state average of 97.03, placing it above the state average.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Caretenders Hospice serves 45 ZIP codes from its office in Seven Hills, Ohio, in Cuyahoga County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 45 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, but it is a factor families may want to know.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Caretenders Hospice has been Medicare-certified since July 20, 2011.
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 typically for patients who have chosen to focus on comfort rather than curative treatment near the end of life.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
No. Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort, symptom relief, and quality of life rather than curing the underlying illness; it is not about giving up on care.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify where Caretenders Hospice delivers care; contact the hospice at (440) 892-6212 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; contact Caretenders Hospice at (440) 892-6212 to learn how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about caregiver survey results, quality measures, service area, and how care is delivered; contact Caretenders Hospice at (440) 892-6212 for specifics and review its listing on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review Caretenders Hospice's official CMS profile at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/361658?state=OH.
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.