First Hospice Care, Inc.
Flint, MI · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 231674)
CMS process measure: 95.83 (state average 97.27 — below state average)
Serves: 49 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (810) 407-6514 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for First Hospice Care, Inc., so no star rating or percent-recommend figure is available. On CMS's composite process measure, it scored 95.83, which is below the Michigan state average of 97.27.
First Hospice Care, Inc. serves 49 ZIP codes from its office in Flint, Michigan, in Genesee County.
Yes, First Hospice Care, Inc. is Medicare-certified (CCN 231674, since October 31, 2019); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
First Hospice Care, Inc. is a for-profit hospice located in Flint, Michigan, serving families in Genesee County and the surrounding region. The hospice has been Medicare-certified since October 31, 2019, under CMS Certification Number (CCN) 231674.
CMS Care Compare has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results (star rating, percent who would definitely recommend, or percent rating the hospice 9-10) for First Hospice Care, Inc. This absence often occurs because a hospice has too few surveyed patients for CMS to report a reliable figure, and it should not be read as a sign of poor quality.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice completes a bundle of recommended care processes, First Hospice Care, Inc. scored 95.83, compared with a Michigan state average of 97.27 — placing it below the state average on this measure. CMS also reports a care index score of 8, and that 42.4% of patients received visits in the final days of life, according to the most recent published data.
First Hospice Care, Inc. serves 49 ZIP codes from its Flint, Michigan office. As with all Medicare-certified hospices, the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible beneficiaries; no additional cost details are provided here. Families are encouraged to verify all figures directly on Medicare Care Compare, as CMS updates this data periodically.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from First Hospice Care, Inc.?
Yes. First Hospice Care, Inc. is Medicare-certified (CCN 231674) since October 31, 2019, 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 (star rating or percent recommending) for First Hospice Care, Inc., often due to a small number of surveyed patients; this does not necessarily indicate poor quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
First Hospice Care, Inc. scored 95.83 on CMS's composite process measure, compared with a Michigan state average of 97.27, placing it below the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 8 and that 42.4% of patients received visits in their final days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
First Hospice Care, Inc. serves 49 ZIP codes from its office in Flint, Michigan, in Genesee County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 49 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
First Hospice Care, Inc. is a for-profit hospice. Ownership type does not by itself indicate quality of care; CMS quality measures and survey results are better indicators.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
First Hospice Care, Inc. has been Medicare-certified since October 31, 2019.
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 is for patients who have decided to focus on comfort rather than curative treatment, typically when a doctor certifies a life expectancy 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, symptom relief, and quality of life rather than curative treatment for the terminal illness; patients can still receive treatment for unrelated conditions and may leave hospice at any time.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify where First Hospice Care, Inc. provides care; contact the hospice at (810) 407-6514 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 First Hospice Care, Inc. at (810) 407-6514 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 is coordinated, and CMS quality measures; contact First Hospice Care, Inc. at (810) 407-6514 to ask these questions directly.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up First Hospice Care, Inc. (CCN 231674) at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/231674?state=MI to review the latest 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.