Compassionate Care Hospice
La Vista, NE · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 281535)
CMS process measure: not reported
Serves: 13 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (402) 390-2492 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family-caregiver survey results or a composite process score for Compassionate Care Hospice, so no star rating or recommendation percentage is currently available. Families can check Medicare Care Compare directly for the latest published figures.
Compassionate Care Hospice serves 13 ZIP codes from its La Vista, Nebraska office in Douglas County.
Yes, Compassionate Care Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 281535, since 2003), and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Compassionate Care Hospice is a for-profit hospice agency based in La Vista, Nebraska, serving families in Douglas County and the surrounding area. According to CMS Care Compare data, the agency has been Medicare-certified since July 11, 2003.
CMS has not published CAHPS family-caregiver survey results (star rating, percent who would definitely recommend, and percent rating the hospice 9-10) for this hospice in the current data set. This is often the case when a hospice has too few surveyed patients for CMS to report a reliable figure, and it should not be read as a sign of poor quality.
Similarly, CMS has not published a composite process measure score for this hospice, so no comparison to the Nebraska state average composite score of 97.56 is available at this time. Families are encouraged to check Medicare Care Compare directly for the most current updates, since CMS periodically refreshes these figures.
Compassionate Care Hospice reports serving 13 ZIP codes from its La Vista office, giving families in that area a Medicare-certified option for hospice care. As with all Medicare-certified hospices, the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a physician certifies eligibility; no other cost information is provided here. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data as most recently published, and families should verify current details directly with the hospice or on Care Compare before making decisions.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Compassionate Care Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 281535) since July 11, 2003, 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 for this hospice, which often happens when there are too few surveyed patients to report reliably; this does not indicate poor quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
CMS has not published a composite process score for this hospice, so no comparison to Nebraska's state average of 97.56 is currently available.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Compassionate Care Hospice serves 13 ZIP codes from its La Vista, Nebraska office in Douglas County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 13 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Compassionate Care Hospice is a for-profit agency; ownership type does not by itself determine quality, but families may want to consider it alongside CMS-reported measures when available.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
This hospice has been Medicare-certified since July 11, 2003.
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 focuses on comfort for patients who have stopped curative treatment and typically have 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 curing the underlying illness, but it does not mean giving up care or support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify where this hospice delivers care; please contact Compassionate Care Hospice at (402) 390-2492 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
To learn how to begin hospice care with this provider, contact Compassionate Care Hospice at (402) 390-2492 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver survey results, quality measure scores, service area, and how care is provided; contact Compassionate Care Hospice at (402) 390-2492 for specifics not covered by published CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Compassionate Care Hospice directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/281535?state=NE to review CMS's most current published information.
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.