Continuum Care Hospice
Parma, OH · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 361644)
CMS process measure: 97.81 (state average 97.03 — at state average)
Serves: 81 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (216) 898-8444 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Continuum Care Hospice received a 2 out of 5 star rating from family caregivers in the CMS CAHPS survey, with 65% saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 97.81 is at the Ohio state average of 97.03.
Continuum Care Hospice serves 81 ZIP codes from its Parma, Ohio office in Cuyahoga County. Families in the surrounding region may be within its service area, though contacting the hospice directly can confirm coverage for a specific address.
Yes, Continuum Care Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 361644), certified since September 23, 2008. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Continuum Care Hospice is a for-profit hospice provider based in Parma, Ohio, serving Cuyahoga County and surrounding communities. According to CMS Care Compare data, the hospice has been Medicare-certified since September 23, 2008, meaning it has met federal health and safety standards for over a decade.
In the CMS CAHPS family caregiver survey, Continuum Care Hospice received a caregiver star rating of 2 out of 5. Among caregivers surveyed, 65% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 74% gave the hospice an overall rating of 9 or 10 on a 10-point scale. These figures reflect the experiences reported by families of patients who received care.
On CMS's composite process measure, which tracks whether recommended care processes were delivered, Continuum Care Hospice scored 97.81, which CMS classifies as at the Ohio state average of 97.03. The hospice's care index score, as published by CMS, is 10, and 38.5% of visits occurred in the last days of life according to CMS data.
Continuum Care Hospice reports serving 81 ZIP codes from its Parma, Ohio office, indicating a fairly broad service area within the region.
All figures in this profile come from CMS Care Compare data. Where CMS has not published a particular measure for this hospice, that omission does not indicate poor quality — it is often the result of small patient sample sizes. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients; no cost details are provided here beyond that fact.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from Continuum Care Hospice?
Yes, Continuum Care Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 361644), certified since September 23, 2008. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for patients whose doctor certifies they are eligible.
What do family caregivers say about this hospice in the CMS survey?
In the CMS CAHPS survey, Continuum Care Hospice received a 2 out of 5 caregiver star rating, with 65% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it and 74% giving it a rating of 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Continuum Care Hospice's CMS composite process score is 97.81, which is at the Ohio state average of 97.03.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Continuum Care Hospice reports serving 81 ZIP codes from its office in Parma, Cuyahoga County, Ohio.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 81 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Continuum Care Hospice is a for-profit hospice. Ownership type does not determine care quality by itself, but it can be a factor families like to know when comparing providers.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Continuum Care Hospice has been Medicare-certified since September 23, 2008.
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 prognosis of six months or less.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting focus from curative treatment to comfort and quality of life; it does not mean giving up care — patients still receive medical, emotional, and spiritual support tailored to their needs.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify where Continuum Care Hospice delivers care; please contact the hospice at (216) 898-8444 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe the enrollment process; please contact Continuum Care Hospice at (216) 898-8444 to learn how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction scores, quality measures, service area, and ownership type — all of which are covered in this profile using CMS data; for questions about services or staffing, contact the hospice directly at (216) 898-8444.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can verify Continuum Care Hospice's CMS data directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/361644?state=OH.
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.