Compassionate Care Hospice Of Lake And Sumter Inc
The Villages, FL · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 101556)
CMS process measure: 99.72 (state average 97.19 — above state average)
Serves: 61 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (352) 415-0778 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Compassionate Care Hospice Of Lake And Sumter Inc has a CAHPS family caregiver star rating of 3 out of 5, with 80% of families saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 99.72 is above the Florida state average of 97.19.
Compassionate Care Hospice Of Lake And Sumter Inc serves 61 ZIP codes from its office in The Villages, Florida, in Lake County.
Yes, Compassionate Care Hospice Of Lake And Sumter Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN 101556, since 2015). The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Compassionate Care Hospice Of Lake And Sumter Inc is a for-profit hospice based in The Villages, Florida, serving families in Lake County and surrounding areas. It has been Medicare-certified since November 19, 2015 (CCN 101556).
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who completed the CAHPS Hospice Survey gave this provider an overall star rating of 3 out of 5. Among respondents, 80% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 79% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently core hospice care processes were delivered, this hospice scored 99.72, compared to a Florida state average of 97.19 — placing it above the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 10, and that 86.2% of patients received visits in the last days of life, based on the most recent published CMS data.
This hospice reports serving 61 ZIP codes from its office in The Villages, Florida, indicating a fairly broad service area in the region.
Where a specific measure is not mentioned above, CMS has not published it for this hospice, which can happen when patient counts are too small to report reliably — this does not indicate poor quality. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Compassionate Care Hospice Of Lake And Sumter Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN 101556) since November 19, 2015, 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 show a 3 out of 5 star rating, with 80% of family caregivers saying they would definitely recommend this hospice 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 99.72, above the Florida state average of 97.19, according to CMS Care Compare data.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
It reports serving 61 ZIP codes from its office in The Villages, Florida, in Lake County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 61 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
This hospice is operated as a for-profit organization; ownership type is reported by CMS but does not by itself determine quality, which is better assessed through the survey and process measures above.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since November 19, 2015.
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 generally for those with a terminal diagnosis who have chosen to focus on comfort rather than curative treatment.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
No — hospice shifts the focus to comfort and quality of life rather than curing the underlying illness, but patients still receive active medical care for pain and symptoms.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify care settings for this hospice; please contact them at (352) 415-0778 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data does not include enrollment steps; please contact this hospice at (352) 415-0778 and verify current information on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about caregiver survey results, quality scores compared to the state average, and the ZIP codes served — figures like these are published on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up this hospice directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/101556?state=FL 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.