Compassus-Northern Detroit
Warren, MI · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 231583)
CMS process measure: 99.44 (state average 97.27 — above state average)
Serves: 130 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (800) 248-2298 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers gave Compassus-Northern Detroit a 2-star rating in the CMS CAHPS survey, with 74% saying they would definitely recommend it. Its composite process measure score of 99.44 is above the Michigan state average of 97.27.
Compassus-Northern Detroit serves 130 ZIP codes from its office in Warren, Michigan, in Macomb County.
Yes, Compassus-Northern Detroit is Medicare-certified (CCN 231583), certified since 1998; the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Compassus-Northern Detroit is a Medicare-certified hospice provider based in Warren, Michigan (Macomb County), certified since December 1, 1998. Its ownership is classified by CMS as "Other."
According to CMS Care Compare survey data (CAHPS), family caregivers gave this hospice a 2-star rating. Among caregivers surveyed, 74% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 73% rated their overall experience a 9 or 10 out of 10.
On the CMS composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice completes a bundle of recommended care processes, this hospice scored 99.44, compared to the Michigan state average of 97.27 — placing it above the state average on this measure. CMS also reports a care index score of 9 and notes that 56.7% of patients received visits from hospice staff in the final days of life, per the available CMS data.
Compassus-Northern Detroit reports serving a broad area, covering 130 ZIP codes from its Warren, Michigan office.
All figures above are drawn from CMS Care Compare data as published; where a specific measure is not listed here, CMS has not published it for this hospice, which is often related to small patient counts rather than any indication of quality. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients whose doctor certifies their eligibility. Families are encouraged to confirm current details directly with the hospice and on Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Compassus-Northern Detroit is Medicare-certified (CCN 231583), certified since December 1, 1998, 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?
In the CMS CAHPS survey, this hospice received a 2-star family caregiver rating, with 74% saying they would definitely recommend it and 73% 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 measure score is 99.44, compared to the Michigan state average of 97.27, placing it above the state average.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
This hospice reports serving 130 ZIP codes from its Warren, Michigan office in Macomb County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 130 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
CMS classifies its ownership type as "Other." Ownership type doesn't directly determine quality, but families may wish to ask about it when comparing providers.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Compassus-Northern Detroit has been Medicare-certified since December 1, 1998.
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 those with a life-limiting illness who are no longer pursuing curative treatment, typically with a prognosis 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; it does not mean giving up on care, support, or symptom management.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This data does not specify where care is provided; please contact the hospice at (800) 248-2298 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The available data doesn't describe the intake process; please contact the hospice at (800) 248-2298 and verify current information on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver survey ratings, quality measure scores compared to the state average, ZIP codes served, and how to begin care — all of which you can ask this hospice directly at (800) 248-2298.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Compassus-Northern Detroit (CCN 231583) at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/231583?state=MI to review its current CMS-reported 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.