Good Samaritan Hospice
Vincennes, IN · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 151526)
CMS process measure: 65.14 (state average 97.51 — below state average)
Serves: 23 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (812) 885-8035 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers gave Good Samaritan Hospice 4 stars overall in the CMS CAHPS survey, with 87% saying they would definitely recommend it. On the CMS composite process measure, it scored 65.14, which is below the Indiana state average of 97.51.
Good Samaritan Hospice serves 23 ZIP codes from its Vincennes, Indiana office in Knox County. Families can contact the hospice directly to confirm whether a specific address falls within its service area.
Yes, Good Samaritan Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 151526), certified since July 1, 1994. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Good Samaritan Hospice is a non-profit hospice based in Vincennes, Indiana (Knox County), Medicare-certified since July 1, 1994 (CCN 151526). It has been serving families in the region for many years under Medicare's hospice benefit.
According to CMS Care Compare CAHPS survey data, family caregivers who responded gave Good Samaritan Hospice an overall rating of 4 stars. Eighty-seven percent said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 88 percent gave it an overall rating of 9 or 10 out of 10. These figures reflect the experiences reported by family caregivers surveyed by CMS.
On the CMS composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice completes recommended care processes, Good Samaritan Hospice scored 65.14, compared to the Indiana state average of 97.51 — placing it below the state average on this measure. CMS also reports a care index score of 9 and notes that 77.5% of patients received visits during the last days of life, according to the most recent published data.
Good Samaritan Hospice serves 23 ZIP codes from its Vincennes, Indiana office. 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 as published by CMS; where a measure is not listed, CMS has not published it for this hospice, which is often related to small patient counts rather than any indication of quality.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Good Samaritan Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 151526) since July 1, 1994, 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, family caregivers rated Good Samaritan Hospice 4 stars overall, with 87% saying they would definitely recommend it and 88% giving it an overall rating of 9 or 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its CMS composite process score is 65.14, compared to the Indiana state average of 97.51, placing it below the state average on this measure.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Good Samaritan Hospice serves 23 ZIP codes from its Vincennes, Indiana office in Knox County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 23 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Good Samaritan Hospice is a non-profit organization. Ownership type can inform families' considerations, but CMS data here does not show it directly affecting quality scores.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since July 1, 1994.
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 generally for patients who have chosen to stop curative treatment and are focused on comfort in the final phase of life.
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 on care, support, or dignity.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify care settings for this hospice; please contact Good Samaritan Hospice at (812) 885-8035 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
To learn how to begin care, contact Good Samaritan Hospice directly at (812) 885-8035 and verify current information on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may wish to ask about CAHPS survey results, CMS quality measures, service area, and how care is coordinated; contact Good Samaritan Hospice at (812) 885-8035 for specifics not covered by CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Good Samaritan Hospice (CCN 151526) at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/151526?state=IN to confirm current CMS-reported 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.