Gardens Of Western Reserve Hospice
Cuyahoga Falls, OH · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 361688)
CMS process measure: 19.51 (state average 97.03 — below state average)
Serves: 29 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (216) 916-1110 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers reported that 90% would definitely recommend Gardens Of Western Reserve Hospice in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, and 90% rated their experience 9 or 10 out of 10, according to CMS data. On CMS's composite process measure, this hospice scored 19.51, which is below the Ohio state average of 97.03.
Gardens Of Western Reserve Hospice serves 29 ZIP codes from its office in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, in Summit County.
Yes, Gardens Of Western Reserve Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 361688, since August 2015); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Gardens Of Western Reserve Hospice is a for-profit hospice located in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, serving Summit County and the surrounding area. It has been Medicare-certified since August 10, 2015 (CCN 361688).
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey reported that 90% would definitely recommend this hospice, and 90% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS has not published a specific CAHPS star rating figure for this hospice in the data provided, so that measure cannot be stated here; this often reflects how CMS reports results rather than any judgment about quality.
On CMS's composite process quality measure, this hospice scored 19.51, compared with a state average of 97.03 for Ohio — meaning this hospice scored below the state average on this measure. CMS also reports a care index score of 8 and notes that 43.9% of patients received visits from hospice staff in the last days of life, according to Care Compare data. Families are encouraged to review these figures directly on Medicare Care Compare, as measures can reflect small patient counts and may not tell the whole story.
This hospice serves 29 ZIP codes from its Cuyahoga Falls office. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients; no cost details beyond that are provided here. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data as supplied.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Gardens Of Western Reserve Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 361688) since August 10, 2015, 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?
According to CMS Care Compare data, 90% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 90% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS has not published a separate star rating figure in the data available here.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
This hospice scored 19.51 on CMS's composite process measure, compared with an Ohio state average of 97.03 — below the state average, according to CMS data.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
This hospice serves 29 ZIP codes from its office in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, in Summit County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 29 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
This hospice is organized as a for-profit provider, per CMS records. Ownership type alone does not determine quality of care; CMS quality measures and family survey results offer more direct insight.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
This hospice has been Medicare-certified since August 10, 2015.
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 ease symptoms, while hospice care focuses on comfort for people who have stopped pursuing curative treatment, typically with a life expectancy of six months or less.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care from curing illness to comfort, dignity, and quality of life; it does not mean giving up on care or support during this time.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify where this hospice delivers care. Please contact the hospice at (216) 916-1110 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not include intake steps. Please contact the hospice at (216) 916-1110 and verify current details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
You might ask about caregiver satisfaction scores, how the hospice performs on CMS quality measures compared to the state average, and its service area — all of which are reported for this hospice above. For details not covered here, contact the hospice at (216) 916-1110.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review this hospice's official CMS data at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/361688?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.