Compassus - Southwestern Indiana
Evansville, IN · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 151651)
CMS process measure: 100 (state average 97.51 — above state average)
Serves: 33 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (812) 909-8707 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers reported that 88% would definitely recommend Compassus - Southwestern Indiana, and 85% rated their experience 9 or 10 out of 10. On CMS's quality composite process measure, this hospice scored 100.00 compared to the Indiana state average of 97.51, placing it above average; CMS has not published a separate CAHPS star rating for this hospice.
Compassus - Southwestern Indiana serves 33 ZIP codes from its Evansville, Indiana office in Vanderburgh County.
Yes, Compassus - Southwestern Indiana is Medicare-certified (CCN 151651, since December 7, 2022); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Compassus - Southwestern Indiana is a Medicare-certified hospice based in Evansville, Indiana (Vanderburgh County), certified since December 7, 2022, under CMS Certification Number (CCN) 151651. CMS has not published this hospice's ownership type (for-profit, non-profit, or government) in the data available; families can confirm this directly with the hospice or on Medicare Care Compare.
In the CMS CAHPS family caregiver survey, 88% of respondents said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 85% rated their experience 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS has not published an overall CAHPS star rating for this hospice in the data reviewed, which can happen when patient counts are limited.
On the CMS hospice quality composite process measure, this hospice scored 100.00, compared to the Indiana state average of 97.51 — placing it above the state average. CMS also reports that 91.3% of patients received visits in the last days of life, and a care index score of 10 was recorded.
This hospice reports serving 33 ZIP codes from its Evansville, Indiana office. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data as published for this hospice; where a measure is not listed, that reflects CMS's public reporting and not a judgment on quality. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible beneficiaries; no additional cost information is provided here.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Compassus - Southwestern Indiana is Medicare-certified (CCN 151651) since December 7, 2022, and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for patients who are eligible and certified by a doctor.
What do family caregivers say about this hospice in the CMS survey?
In the CMS CAHPS survey, 88% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 85% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS has not published an overall star rating for this hospice.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
This hospice scored 100.00 on CMS's composite process measure, compared to the Indiana state average of 97.51, placing it above the state average. CMS also reports 91.3% of patients received visits in the last days of life and a care index score of 10.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
This hospice reports serving 33 ZIP codes from its office in Evansville, Indiana, in Vanderburgh County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 33 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
CMS's published data reviewed here does not list this hospice's ownership type; contact the hospice at (812) 909-8707 or check Medicare Care Compare to confirm.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
This hospice has been Medicare-certified since December 7, 2022.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care can be provided alongside curative treatment at any stage of a serious illness to ease symptoms, while hospice care focuses on comfort rather than cure for patients generally expected to have six months or less to live if the illness runs its usual course.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort and quality of life rather than treatments aimed at curing the underlying illness; patients can still receive medical, emotional, and spiritual support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify where this hospice delivers care; contact Compassus - Southwestern Indiana at (812) 909-8707 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
To start hospice care, contact Compassus - Southwestern Indiana directly at (812) 909-8707 to discuss eligibility and next steps, and verify certification details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about caregiver satisfaction scores, how the hospice's quality measures compare to state averages, the ZIP codes served, and how to begin care — much of which is covered in CMS Care Compare data and can be confirmed by calling (812) 909-8707.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Compassus - Southwestern Indiana using CCN 151651 at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/151651?state=IN.
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.