Community Hospice Of Southern Ohio
Ironton, OH · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 361653)
CMS process measure: 93.9 (state average 97.03 — below state average)
Serves: 26 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (740) 532-8841 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers gave Community Hospice Of Southern Ohio a 5-star rating in the CMS CAHPS survey, with 96% saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 93.90 is below the Ohio state average of 97.03.
Community Hospice Of Southern Ohio serves 26 ZIP codes from its Ironton, OH office in Lawrence County. Families in this area can contact the hospice to confirm whether their specific ZIP code is included.
Yes, Community Hospice Of Southern Ohio is Medicare-certified (CCN 361653), certified since 2010. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Community Hospice Of Southern Ohio is a non-profit hospice based in Ironton, Ohio, serving families in Lawrence County and the surrounding area. It has been Medicare-certified since June 2, 2010 (CCN 361653).
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CMS CAHPS Hospice Survey gave this provider an overall rating of 5 stars. Ninety-six percent of surveyed family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 91% rated their overall experience of care 9 or 10 out of 10.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice performs a bundle of recommended care processes, this hospice scored 93.90, which is below the Ohio state average of 97.03. CMS also reports a care index score of 9 and notes that 47.2% of patients received visits from hospice staff in the last days of life. Families should keep in mind that these figures come from CMS Care Compare data and represent a snapshot rather than a full picture of day-to-day care.
Community Hospice Of Southern Ohio's service area includes 26 ZIP codes reachable from its Ironton office. As with all Medicare-certified hospices, the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients. Families are encouraged to contact the hospice directly and to review the latest figures on Medicare Care Compare before making decisions.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Community Hospice Of Southern Ohio is Medicare-certified (CCN 361653), certified since June 2, 2010, 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 CAHPS survey data shows a 5-star overall rating, with 96% of family caregivers saying they would definitely recommend the hospice and 91% 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 93.90, which is below the Ohio state average of 97.03, and CMS reports a care index score of 9 and 47.2% of patients receiving visits from staff in the last days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
It serves 26 ZIP codes from its Ironton, Ohio office in Lawrence County, according to CMS data.
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?
Community Hospice Of Southern Ohio is organized as a non-profit; ownership type can relate to organizational priorities, but CMS quality measures should be reviewed regardless of ownership.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since June 2, 2010.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care can be provided alongside curative treatment at any stage of a serious illness, while hospice care focuses on comfort rather than cure and is generally for patients with a life expectancy of six months or less as certified by a physician.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort and quality of life rather than curing the underlying illness; it does not mean giving up on care or support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The provided data does not specify care settings; please contact the hospice at (740) 532-8841 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not include enrollment steps; contact the hospice directly at (740) 532-8841 to ask about starting care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about CAHPS ratings, composite process scores, staffing, visit frequency, and service area, all of which can be reviewed on Medicare Care Compare and confirmed by calling (740) 532-8841.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Community Hospice Of Southern Ohio at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/361653?state=OH to review its current CMS-reported ratings and measures.
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.