Genesis Hospice And Palliative Care
Zanesville, OH · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 361521)
CMS process measure: 96.66 (state average 97.03 — at state average)
Serves: 68 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (740) 454-4274 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Genesis Hospice And Palliative Care received a 4-star family caregiver rating from CMS, with 87% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 96.66 is at the state average compared to Ohio's average of 97.03.
Genesis Hospice And Palliative Care serves 68 ZIP codes from its Zanesville, Ohio office in Muskingum County.
Yes, Genesis Hospice And Palliative Care is Medicare-certified (CCN 361521, since 1987); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Genesis Hospice And Palliative Care is a non-profit hospice based in Zanesville, Ohio, serving Muskingum County and surrounding areas. The hospice has been Medicare-certified since June 1, 1987, meaning it has provided care under Medicare oversight for decades.
According to CMS Care Compare survey data (CAHPS family caregiver survey), Genesis Hospice And Palliative Care received an overall rating of 4 stars. Among family caregivers surveyed, 87% said they would definitely recommend the hospice to others, and 86% rated their experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice performs a bundle of recommended care processes, Genesis Hospice And Palliative Care scored 96.66, which CMS characterizes as at the state average, compared to the Ohio state average of 97.03. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and notes that 46.2% of patients received visits in the last days of life, per the published CMS data.
The hospice's service area, as reflected in CMS data, spans 68 ZIP codes.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients; no additional cost information is provided here. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data and reflect the most recently published CMS survey and quality-measure vintage available at the time of this listing. If any measure is not mentioned above, CMS has not published it for this hospice, which is often related to small patient counts rather than an indicator of quality.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Genesis Hospice And Palliative Care is Medicare-certified (CCN 361521) since June 1, 1987, 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, Genesis Hospice And Palliative Care received a 4-star rating, with 87% of family caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it and 86% rating their experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its CMS composite process score is 96.66, which CMS lists as at the state average compared to Ohio's average of 97.03.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Genesis Hospice And Palliative Care, based in Zanesville, Ohio (Muskingum County), serves 68 ZIP codes according to CMS data.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 68 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Genesis Hospice And Palliative Care is a non-profit hospice. Ownership type can inform families about organizational structure, but CMS quality measures like CAHPS and composite scores are the more direct indicators of care experience.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since June 1, 1987.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care can be provided at any stage of a serious illness alongside curative treatment to relieve symptoms, while hospice care focuses on comfort for patients who have stopped curative treatment and typically have a prognosis of six months or less.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort and quality of life rather than curative treatment, but it does not mean giving up on care — patients still receive active medical, emotional, and spiritual support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The provided CMS data does not specify care settings for this hospice; please contact Genesis Hospice And Palliative Care at (740) 454-4274 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
To learn how to begin care, contact Genesis Hospice And Palliative Care directly at (740) 454-4274 and verify current information on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about services offered, staffing, how care is coordinated, and caregiver satisfaction ratings; contact Genesis Hospice And Palliative Care at (740) 454-4274 for specifics not covered by CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view current CMS data for Genesis Hospice And Palliative Care at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/361521?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.