Good Samaritan Society - Hospice
Hastings, NE · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 281522)
CMS process measure: 90.35 (state average 97.56 — below state average)
Serves: 30 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (402) 460-5868 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
73% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend Good Samaritan Society - Hospice, and 82% rated their experience 9 or 10 out of 10. On CMS's composite process measure, it scored 90.35, below the Nebraska state average of 97.56.
Good Samaritan Society - Hospice serves 30 ZIP codes from its office in Hastings, Nebraska, located in Adams County.
Yes, Good Samaritan Society - Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 281522, since 1996); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Good Samaritan Society - Hospice is a for-profit hospice located in Hastings, Nebraska, serving Adams County and the surrounding area. According to CMS Care Compare data, the hospice has been Medicare-certified since January 31, 1996.
In the CMS CAHPS family caregiver survey, 73% of respondents said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 82% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS has not published a separate overall CAHPS star rating for this hospice in the data provided.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice completes a bundle of recommended care processes, this hospice scored 90.35, compared to the Nebraska state average of 97.56 — placing it below the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 9 and notes that 54.2% of patients received visits in the last days of life, based on the data supplied.
Good Samaritan Society - Hospice's service area, as reflected in this listing, covers 30 ZIP codes from its Hastings office.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible beneficiaries; no additional cost information is provided here. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data as supplied for this listing. Families are encouraged to verify current details directly with the hospice and on Medicare Care Compare before making care decisions.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Good Samaritan Society - Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 281522, since January 31, 1996), and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for patients whose doctor certifies eligibility.
What do family caregivers say about this hospice in the CMS survey?
In the CMS CAHPS survey, 73% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 82% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
This hospice scored 90.35 on the CMS composite process measure, compared to the Nebraska state average of 97.56, placing it below the state average.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Based on CMS data, this hospice serves 30 ZIP codes from its Hastings, Nebraska office in Adams County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 30 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 entity; ownership type does not by itself determine quality of care, so it's best considered alongside CMS survey and quality measure data.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
This hospice has been Medicare-certified since January 31, 1996.
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 and quality of life when curative treatment is no longer being pursued, typically for a life expectancy of six months or less.
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 treatments aimed at curing the underlying illness; it does not mean giving up care or support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This information isn't included in the CMS data provided; please contact the hospice at (402) 460-5868 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided doesn't cover enrollment steps; please contact the hospice directly at (402) 460-5868 and verify current information on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about services covered, how care needs are assessed, family caregiver satisfaction scores, and how a hospice's quality measures compare to the state average — you can review these details for this hospice on Medicare Care Compare or by calling (402) 460-5868.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Good Samaritan Society - Hospice directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/281522?state=NE using CCN 281522.
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.