First Health Hospice Llc
Toledo, OH · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 361717)
CMS process measure: not reported
Serves: 20 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (419) 214-1003 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for First Health Hospice LLC, so a star rating and recommend percentage are not currently available. CMS does report a care index score of 9 for this hospice, though a composite process score compared to the Ohio state average of 97.03 has not been reported.
First Health Hospice LLC serves 20 ZIP codes from its Toledo, Ohio office in Lucas County, according to CMS Care Compare data.
Yes, First Health Hospice LLC is Medicare-certified, with CCN 361717, certified since January 10, 2022. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
First Health Hospice LLC is a for-profit hospice agency based in Toledo, Ohio, serving Lucas County and the surrounding region. The agency has been Medicare-certified since January 10, 2022, under CMS Certification Number (CCN) 361717.
According to CMS Care Compare data, CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for this hospice, which often happens for hospices with smaller patient counts or shorter certification histories. This does not indicate poor quality — it simply means the data is not yet available publicly. Similarly, CMS has not reported a composite process measure score compared to the Ohio state average of 97.03 for this hospice at this time.
CMS does report a care index score of 9 for First Health Hospice LLC, along with a figure showing that 51.6% of patients received visits from hospice staff during the last days of life, according to CMS Care Compare data.
First Health Hospice LLC's service area, as reflected in CMS data, covers 20 ZIP codes from its Toledo, Ohio office.
Families considering hospice care should know that the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility for the benefit. All figures in this profile come from CMS Care Compare data and reflect the most recent publicly available reporting vintage. Families are encouraged to verify current details directly on Medicare Care Compare and to contact the hospice directly with specific questions about care, staffing, or how to begin services.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. First Health Hospice LLC is Medicare-certified (CCN 361717) since January 10, 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 has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for this hospice, which is often the case for hospices with smaller patient counts; this does not indicate poor quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
CMS reports a care index score of 9 and notes that 51.6% of patients received visits from hospice staff during the last days of life; a composite process score compared to the Ohio state average of 97.03 has not been reported for this hospice.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
First Health Hospice LLC serves 20 ZIP codes from its Toledo, Ohio office in Lucas County, according to CMS data.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 20 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
First Health Hospice LLC is a for-profit hospice. Ownership type does not by itself determine quality of care, but it is one factor families may wish to consider alongside CMS survey and quality data.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
First Health Hospice LLC has been Medicare-certified since January 10, 2022.
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 rather than cure when a doctor certifies a prognosis of six months or less if the illness runs its normal course.
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, and patients can still receive treatment for other conditions and symptom relief.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify care settings for First Health Hospice LLC; please contact the hospice at (419) 214-1003 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 First Health Hospice LLC directly at (419) 214-1003 and verify current information on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about services offered, staffing, how care needs are addressed, and CMS quality measures; contact First Health Hospice LLC at (419) 214-1003 for specifics not covered in CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review First Health Hospice LLC's official CMS listing at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/361717?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.