Echo Hospice Of Cleveland Llc
Independence, OH · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 361723)
CMS process measure: 77.62 (state average 97.03 — below state average)
Serves: 53 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (216) 400-9055 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers who responded to the CMS survey said they would recommend Echo Hospice Of Cleveland 77% of the time, and the hospice scored 77.62 on CMS's composite process measure, which is below the Ohio state average of 97.03. CMS has not published a star rating for this hospice in the available data.
Echo Hospice Of Cleveland serves 53 ZIP codes from its Independence, Ohio office in Cuyahoga County. Families outside this area should confirm coverage directly with the hospice.
Yes, Echo Hospice Of Cleveland is Medicare-certified, with CCN 361723, certified since September 23, 2022. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Echo Hospice Of Cleveland LLC is a Medicare-certified hospice based in Independence, Ohio, serving families in Cuyahoga County and the surrounding area. The hospice has been Medicare-certified since September 23, 2022. CMS Care Compare data does not list an ownership type for this hospice in the information provided.
In the CMS CAHPS family caregiver survey, 77% of respondents said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 77% rated their experience 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS has not published a star rating for this hospice in the data provided, often the case for hospices with smaller patient counts, which does not indicate poor quality.
On CMS's composite process measure, Echo Hospice Of Cleveland scored 77.62, compared to a state average of 97.03 in Ohio, placing it below the state average on this measure. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and notes that visits occurred in the last days of life for 68.0% of patients, according to the most recent Care Compare data.
Echo Hospice Of Cleveland reports serving 53 ZIP codes from its Independence, Ohio office. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no cost details are provided here. All figures in this profile come from CMS Care Compare data as supplied; families are encouraged to verify current details directly on Care Compare or by contacting the hospice.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Echo Hospice Of Cleveland LLC is Medicare-certified (CCN 361723), certified since September 23, 2022, 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, 77% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 77% rated their experience 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS has not published a star rating for this hospice in the data provided.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Echo Hospice Of Cleveland scored 77.62 on CMS's composite process measure, compared to Ohio's state average of 97.03, placing it below the state average on this measure.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
This hospice reports serving 53 ZIP codes from its office in Independence, Ohio, in Cuyahoga County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 53 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
The ownership type for this hospice is not included in the data provided; contact the hospice at (216) 400-9055 or check Medicare Care Compare to confirm.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
This hospice has been Medicare-certified since September 23, 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, while hospice care focuses on comfort rather than cure and is generally for patients with a life expectancy of six months or less, as determined by a doctor.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care toward comfort and quality of life rather than curative treatment for the terminal illness; patients can still receive treatment for unrelated conditions and may leave hospice if their situation changes.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify where this hospice delivers care; contact the hospice at (216) 400-9055 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe the intake process; contact the hospice directly at (216) 400-9055 to learn how to begin care.
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, service area, and how care is coordinated, then confirm answers by contacting the hospice at (216) 400-9055 or checking Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Echo Hospice Of Cleveland LLC using CCN 361723 at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/361723?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.