Fairhope Hospice & Palliative Care, Inc
Lancaster, OH · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 361504)
CMS process measure: 91.64 (state average 97.03 — below state average)
Serves: 71 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (740) 654-7077 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Fairhope Hospice & Palliative Care received a 4-star CAHPS rating from family caregivers, with 91% saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 91.64 is below the Ohio state average of 97.03.
Fairhope Hospice & Palliative Care serves 71 ZIP codes from its Lancaster, Ohio office in Fairfield County.
Yes, Fairhope Hospice & Palliative Care, Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN 361504, since 1984). The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Fairhope Hospice & Palliative Care, Inc is a for-profit hospice based in Lancaster, Ohio, in Fairfield County. The hospice has been Medicare-certified since December 11, 1984 (CCN 361504). According to CMS Care Compare data, Fairhope serves families across 71 ZIP codes from its Lancaster office.
In the CMS CAHPS family caregiver survey, Fairhope received an overall rating of 4 stars. Ninety-one percent of surveyed family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 86 percent rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
On CMS's composite process quality measure, Fairhope scored 91.64, which is below the Ohio state average of 97.03. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and a rate of 66.3% for visits occurring in the last days of life, according to the most recent published Care Compare data.
Where CMS has not published a specific measure for this hospice, that omission does not indicate poor quality — it is often the result of small patient counts that CMS excludes to protect patient privacy or ensure statistical reliability.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no cost details are provided here. Families are encouraged to verify all figures directly on Medicare Care Compare, as this profile is built entirely from that published CMS data.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Fairhope Hospice & Palliative Care is Medicare-certified (CCN 361504) since December 11, 1984, 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, Fairhope received a 4-star rating, with 91% of family caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it and 86% rating their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Fairhope's CMS composite process score is 91.64, which is below the Ohio state average of 97.03.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
According to CMS data, Fairhope serves 71 ZIP codes from its Lancaster, Ohio office in Fairfield County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 71 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Fairhope is a for-profit hospice. Ownership type does not by itself determine quality of care; CMS quality and survey measures offer a more direct comparison point.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Fairhope has been Medicare-certified since December 11, 1984.
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 relieve symptoms, while hospice care focuses on comfort rather than cure and is typically for patients with a life expectancy of six months or less, as determined by a physician.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort and quality of life rather than curing an illness; it does not mean abandoning medical care, symptom management, or emotional support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The provided data does not specify care settings; please contact Fairhope at (740) 654-7077 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data does not include enrollment steps; please contact Fairhope at (740) 654-7077 to learn how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about CMS ratings like those above, services offered, coverage area, and staff availability; contact Fairhope at (740) 654-7077 for details specific to this hospice.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review Fairhope's official CMS profile at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/361504?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.