Caring Hospice Services Of Ohio, Llc
Independence, OH · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 361670)
CMS process measure: 100 (state average 97.03 — above state average)
Serves: 26 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (216) 524-5500 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family-caregiver survey results for Caring Hospice Services Of Ohio, LLC, often because of small patient counts. However, on the CMS composite process measure, this hospice scores 100.00, compared with the Ohio state average of 97.03, placing it above the state average.
Caring Hospice Services Of Ohio, LLC serves 26 ZIP codes from its Independence, Ohio office in Cuyahoga County. Families can confirm whether their specific ZIP code is included by contacting the hospice directly.
Yes, Caring Hospice Services Of Ohio, LLC is Medicare-certified (CCN 361670, since 2013). The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Caring Hospice Services Of Ohio, LLC is a Medicare-certified hospice based in Independence, Ohio, in Cuyahoga County. The agency's ownership type is listed as "Other" in CMS Care Compare records, and it has been Medicare-certified since May 15, 2013.
CMS has not published CAHPS family-caregiver survey results (star rating, percent who would definitely recommend, or percent rating the hospice 9-10) for this hospice, which often happens when patient volume is too small to generate a reliable survey sample. This is not an indication of poor quality; it simply means CMS has not made that data available for this provider.
On the CMS composite process measure, which reflects the share of recommended care processes delivered to patients, this hospice scores 100.00, compared with the Ohio state average of 97.03 — placing it above the state average. CMS also lists a care index score of 8 and reports that 67.4% of patients received visits in the last days of life, according to the most recent Care Compare data.
According to CMS Care Compare, this hospice serves 26 ZIP codes from its Independence, Ohio office. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no cost details beyond that are provided here. Families are encouraged to verify all current figures directly on Medicare Care Compare and to contact the hospice with specific questions.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Caring Hospice Services Of Ohio, LLC is Medicare-certified (CCN 361670, since May 15, 2013), 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 or recommend percentages) for this hospice, which often occurs with smaller patient counts rather than reflecting quality concerns.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
On the CMS composite process measure, this hospice scores 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 that 67.4% of patients received visits in the last days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
According to CMS Care Compare, this hospice serves 26 ZIP codes from its Independence, Ohio office in Cuyahoga County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 26 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
CMS lists the ownership type for this hospice as "Other." Ownership type does not determine quality of care, but families who want more detail can contact the hospice directly.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
This hospice has been Medicare-certified since May 15, 2013, 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 generally for patients with a life-limiting illness who have chosen to focus on comfort rather than curative treatment, typically when a doctor certifies a prognosis of six months or less.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means focusing care on comfort and quality of life rather than curative treatment for the terminal illness; patients can still receive treatment for unrelated conditions, and can discuss options with their care team and physician.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify care settings for this hospice; please contact them at (216) 524-5500 or 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 the hospice at (216) 524-5500 and verify current information on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about the CMS composite process score, caregiver survey results, the ZIP codes served, and how the hospice communicates with families — this hospice can be reached at (216) 524-5500 for specifics.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up this hospice using CCN 361670 at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/361670?state=OH to confirm current ratings and service 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.