Cherish Hospice Llc
Springfield, OH · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 361720)
CMS process measure: 94.98 (state average 97.03 — below state average)
Serves: 35 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (937) 355-7154 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers surveyed by CMS said 77% would definitely recommend Cherish Hospice LLC, and 75% rated their experience 9 or 10 out of 10. On CMS's composite process measure, the hospice scored 94.98, below the Ohio state average of 97.03.
Cherish Hospice LLC serves 35 ZIP codes from its Springfield, Ohio office in Clark County, according to CMS Care Compare data.
Yes, Cherish Hospice LLC is Medicare-certified (CCN 361720, since March 25, 2022); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Cherish Hospice LLC is a for-profit hospice agency based in Springfield, Ohio, serving families in Clark County and the surrounding region. The hospice has been Medicare-certified since March 25, 2022 (CCN 361720).
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CMS CAHPS Hospice Survey reported that 77% would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 75% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS has not published a specific overall CAHPS star rating figure beyond these percentages in the data available here.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice delivers a bundle of recommended care processes, Cherish Hospice LLC scored 94.98, compared to the Ohio state average of 97.03 — placing it below the state average on this measure. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and notes that 71.6% of patients received visits in the last days of life, based on the most recent published Care Compare data.
Cherish Hospice LLC reports serving 35 ZIP codes from its Springfield, Ohio office.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients. All figures in this profile come from CMS Care Compare data; where a measure is not mentioned, CMS has not published it for this hospice, which can occur when patient counts are small and does not by itself indicate poor quality.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Cherish Hospice LLC is Medicare-certified under CCN 361720, effective March 25, 2022, 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?
In the CMS CAHPS Hospice Survey, 77% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend Cherish Hospice LLC, and 75% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Cherish Hospice LLC scored 94.98 on CMS's composite process measure, compared to the Ohio state average of 97.03, placing it below the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and that 71.6% of patients received visits in the last days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
According to CMS data, Cherish Hospice LLC serves 35 ZIP codes from its office in Springfield, Ohio, in Clark County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 35 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Cherish Hospice LLC is organized as a for-profit hospice agency. Ownership type does not by itself determine quality; CMS quality measures and CAHPS survey results provide more direct information about care experiences.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Cherish Hospice LLC has been Medicare-certified since March 25, 2022.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care can be provided at any stage of a serious illness, alongside curative treatment, to manage symptoms and improve quality of life. Hospice care is a specific type of palliative care for people who have stopped curative treatment and have a life expectancy of six months or less if the illness runs its normal course.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care from curing an illness to comfort and quality of life; it does not mean giving up care altogether, and pain management and emotional support continue throughout.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The CMS data provided does not specify care settings for Cherish Hospice LLC; contact the hospice at (937) 355-7154 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 Cherish Hospice LLC directly at (937) 355-7154 to learn how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction scores, how a hospice performs on CMS quality measures compared to the state average, the areas served, and how to reach the care team; contact Cherish Hospice LLC at (937) 355-7154 for specifics not covered by published CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Cherish Hospice LLC directly on Medicare Care Compare at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/361720?state=OH using CCN 361720.
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.