Compassus - Lansing
Lansing, MI · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 231599)
CMS process measure: 100 (state average 97.27 — above state average)
Serves: 54 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (517) 886-8470 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Compassus - Lansing has earned a 4-star family caregiver rating on the CMS CAHPS survey, with 93% of families saying they would definitely recommend it. Its composite process score of 100.00 is above the Michigan state average of 97.27.
Compassus - Lansing serves 54 ZIP codes from its office in Lansing, Michigan, in Eaton County. Families can confirm whether their specific ZIP code is included by contacting the hospice directly.
Yes, Compassus - Lansing is Medicare-certified (CCN 231599, since 2006). The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Compassus - Lansing is a for-profit hospice located in Lansing, Michigan (Eaton County), Medicare-certified since January 9, 2006 (CCN 231599). The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies the need.
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey gave this provider an overall rating of 4 stars. Of those surveyed, 93% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 87% rated their experience 9 or 10 out of 10, indicating generally positive feedback from families who used its services.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects the consistency of care processes delivered, Compassus - Lansing scored 100.00, compared to a Michigan state average of 97.27 — placing it above the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 9 and notes that 81.2% of patients received visits during the last days of life, per the most recent published data.
Compassus - Lansing's service area, as reported to CMS, spans 54 ZIP codes, reflecting a broad reach from its Lansing office. Where a measure is not mentioned here, CMS has not published it for this hospice, which is often due to small patient counts rather than any indication of quality. All figures in this profile come from CMS Care Compare data and should be verified directly at the source for the most current information.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Compassus - Lansing is Medicare-certified (CCN 231599) since January 9, 2006, and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for patients whose doctor certifies eligibility.
What do family caregivers say about this hospice in the CMS survey?
In the CMS CAHPS survey, this hospice received a 4-star rating, with 93% of family caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it and 87% giving it a 9 or 10 out of 10 rating.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its CMS composite process score is 100.00, compared to the Michigan state average of 97.27, placing it above the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 9 and 81.2% of patients receiving visits in the last days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Compassus - Lansing reports serving 54 ZIP codes from its Lansing, Michigan office in Eaton County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 54 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Compassus - Lansing is a for-profit hospice. Ownership type does not by itself determine quality of care; CMS quality measures and caregiver survey results offer more direct insight.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since January 9, 2006, according to CMS records.
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 chosen to stop curative treatment, typically when a doctor certifies a prognosis of six months or less.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means focusing on comfort and quality of life rather than curative treatment for a terminal illness; it does not mean giving up care — pain relief, symptom management, and emotional support continue.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided doesn't specify care settings for this hospice; contact Compassus - Lansing at (517) 886-8470 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided doesn't include intake details; contact Compassus - Lansing at (517) 886-8470 to ask about starting care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver survey ratings, quality measure scores, service area, and how care needs are met; you can review these details for this hospice on Medicare Care Compare and confirm specifics by calling (517) 886-8470.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view this hospice's official CMS profile at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/231599?state=MI.
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.