Chi Health At Home - Lincoln
Lincoln, NE · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 281507)
CMS process measure: 100 (state average 97.56 — above state average)
Serves: 35 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (402) 219-7043 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Chi Health At Home - Lincoln has a 3-star CAHPS rating from family caregivers, with 82% saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 100.00 is above the Nebraska state average of 97.56.
Chi Health At Home - Lincoln serves 35 ZIP codes from its Lincoln, NE office in Lancaster County.
Yes, Chi Health At Home - Lincoln is Medicare-certified (CCN 281507), certified since 1991, and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Chi Health At Home - Lincoln is a non-profit hospice based in Lincoln, Nebraska, serving families in Lancaster County and surrounding areas. It has been Medicare-certified since May 23, 1991, meaning it has provided hospice services under Medicare oversight for decades.
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey gave this hospice an overall rating of 3 stars. In that same survey, 82% of respondents said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 79% rated their experience 9 or 10 out of 10. These figures reflect the direct experiences of family caregivers surveyed by CMS.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice performs a bundle of recommended care processes, this hospice scored 100.00, compared to a Nebraska state average of 97.56 — placing it above the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 9 and notes that 79.8% of patients received visits in their final days of life, based on the most recent published data.
This hospice serves 35 ZIP codes from its Lincoln office. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data as published by CMS; where a measure is not listed here, CMS has not published it for this hospice, which can happen simply because of small patient counts and does not indicate poor quality. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients; no cost details are included here.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Chi Health At Home - Lincoln is Medicare-certified (CCN 281507) since 1991, 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 survey, family caregivers gave this hospice an overall rating of 3 stars, with 82% saying they would definitely recommend it and 79% rating their experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its composite process score is 100.00, above the Nebraska state average of 97.56, and CMS also reports a care index score of 9 and that 79.8% of patients received visits in their final days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
This hospice serves 35 ZIP codes from its office in Lincoln, Nebraska, in Lancaster 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?
Chi Health At Home - Lincoln is a non-profit hospice; ownership type is one factor among several CMS reports, alongside survey results and quality measures.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since May 23, 1991.
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 patients 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 curative treatment; it does not mean giving up care or support, and patients can still receive medical attention for symptom relief.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify care settings; please contact the hospice at (402) 219-7043 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe the enrollment process; please contact the hospice at (402) 219-7043 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver survey ratings, quality measure scores, service area, and ownership type — all of which are covered in this listing using CMS data; for further specifics, contact the hospice at (402) 219-7043.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can verify these details directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/281507?state=NE.
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.