Echo Hospice Of Ohio Llc
Gahanna, OH · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 361718)
CMS process measure: 57.74 (state average 97.03 — below state average)
Serves: 85 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (614) 929-7930 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers gave Echo Hospice Of Ohio LLC an overall rating of 2 stars on the CMS CAHPS survey, with 64% saying they would definitely recommend it. On CMS's composite process measure, the hospice scored 57.74, which is below the Ohio state average of 97.03.
Echo Hospice Of Ohio LLC serves 85 ZIP codes from its Gahanna, OH office in Franklin County. Families can contact the hospice directly to confirm whether a specific address falls within its service area.
Yes, Echo Hospice Of Ohio LLC is Medicare-certified (CCN 361718, since January 2022). The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Echo Hospice Of Ohio LLC is a for-profit hospice based in Gahanna, Ohio (Franklin County), certified by Medicare since January 19, 2022 (CCN 361718). The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies the need for it.
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey gave this hospice an overall rating of 2 stars. Of those surveyed, 64% said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 63% rated their experience 9 or 10 out of 10. These figures reflect the experiences of families who chose to respond to the survey and are published by CMS.
On CMS's composite process measure — which reflects how consistently a hospice performs a set of recommended care processes — this hospice scored 57.74, which CMS reports as below the Ohio state average of 97.03. CMS also lists a care index score of 10 and reports that 52.3% of patients received visits in the last days of life, according to the same data source.
Echo Hospice Of Ohio LLC reports serving 85 ZIP codes from its Gahanna office. All figures in this profile come from CMS Care Compare data and reflect the most recent published vintage available. Families are encouraged to review the official Care Compare listing directly and to contact the hospice with any specific questions about care.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Echo Hospice Of Ohio LLC is Medicare-certified under CCN 361718, effective January 19, 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?
CMS's CAHPS survey data shows an overall family caregiver rating of 2 stars, with 64% saying they would definitely recommend this hospice and 63% 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 score is 57.74, which CMS reports as below the Ohio state average of 97.03.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
According to CMS data, it serves 85 ZIP codes from its office in Gahanna, Franklin County, Ohio.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 85 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Echo Hospice Of Ohio LLC is a for-profit hospice; ownership type does not by itself indicate quality of care, but CMS publishes it as part of the provider record.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since January 19, 2022.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care focuses on comfort and symptom relief and can be provided alongside curative treatment at any stage of illness, while hospice care is comfort-focused care for people with a terminal diagnosis who have chosen to stop curative treatment.
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 care or support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This is not specified in the CMS data provided; please contact the hospice at (614) 929-7930 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe intake steps; please contact the hospice directly at (614) 929-7930 to ask how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Consider asking about CAHPS survey results, the composite process score, service area, and how visits are scheduled near the end of life; contact the hospice at (614) 929-7930 for specifics not covered here.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Echo Hospice Of Ohio LLC directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/361718?state=OH to confirm current CMS data.
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.