Community Hospice
Fishers, IN · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 151554)
CMS process measure: 90.51 (state average 97.51 — below state average)
Serves: 83 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (317) 621-5900 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Community Hospice has a CAHPS family-caregiver star rating of 2 out of 5, with 77% of families saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 90.51 is below the Indiana state average of 97.51.
Community Hospice serves 83 ZIP codes from its office in Fishers, Indiana, in Hamilton County.
Yes, Community Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 151554, since 1996); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Community Hospice is a for-profit hospice located in Fishers, Indiana, serving families in Hamilton County and the surrounding area. It has been Medicare-certified since August 9, 1996 (CCN 151554).
According to CMS Care Compare survey data, family caregivers gave Community Hospice a CAHPS star rating of 2 out of 5. In that same survey, 77% of families said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 75% rated the hospice 9 or 10 out of 10 overall.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice completes a bundle of recommended care processes, Community Hospice scored 90.51, which is below the Indiana state average of 97.51. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and notes that 45.2% of patients received visits from hospice staff in the last days of life, based on the data CMS has published.
Community Hospice's service area, as listed on Care Compare, covers 83 ZIP codes.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients; no cost or fee information is provided here beyond that.
All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data as published; where a measure is not listed, that reflects data CMS has not published for this hospice, often due to small patient counts, and should not be read as an indicator of poor quality. Families are encouraged to verify current details directly on Medicare Care Compare or by contacting the hospice.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Community Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 151554) since August 9, 1996, 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 Care Compare survey data shows a CAHPS star rating of 2 out of 5, with 77% of families saying they would definitely recommend this hospice and 75% rating it 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Community Hospice's composite process score is 90.51, which is below the Indiana state average of 97.51, according to CMS data. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and that 45.2% of patients received visits from staff in the last days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Community Hospice, based in Fishers, Indiana (Hamilton County), serves 83 ZIP codes according to Care Compare data.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 83 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Community Hospice is organized as a for-profit hospice. Ownership type alone does not determine quality of care; families may want to weigh it alongside the CMS survey and quality measures above.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Community Hospice has been Medicare-certified since August 9, 1996.
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 relieve symptoms, while hospice care is generally for patients with a life expectancy of six months or less who have chosen to focus on comfort rather than curative treatment.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort and quality of life rather than pursuing treatments meant to cure the illness; it does not mean patients stop receiving medical care and support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify where Community Hospice delivers care; please contact the hospice at (317) 621-5900 or verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not include enrollment steps; please contact Community Hospice at (317) 621-5900 to ask how to begin care and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction survey results, how a hospice's quality scores compare to the state average, the size of its service area, and how long it has been Medicare-certified — all of which are covered above for Community Hospice.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Community Hospice (CCN 151554) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/151554?state=IN 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.