Grand Lake Hospice
Saint Marys, OH · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 361636)
CMS process measure: 90.91 (state average 97.03 — below state average)
Serves: 23 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (419) 394-7434 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Grand Lake Hospice has a 5-star CAHPS family caregiver rating, with 91% of families saying they would definitely recommend it. On CMS's composite process measure, it scored 90.91, which is below the Ohio state average of 97.03.
Grand Lake Hospice serves 23 ZIP codes from its Saint Marys, Ohio office in Auglaize County.
Yes, Grand Lake Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 361636), certified since 2007; the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Grand Lake Hospice is a non-profit hospice based in Saint Marys, Ohio, serving families in Auglaize County and the surrounding area. It has been Medicare-certified since May 23, 2007 (CCN 361636).
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey gave Grand Lake Hospice a 5-star overall rating. Ninety-one percent said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 92% rated their overall experience as a 9 or 10 out of 10 — figures reported directly by families who used the service, not by the hospice itself.
On CMS's composite process measure, which tracks whether recommended care processes were consistently delivered, Grand Lake Hospice scored 90.91, which falls below the Ohio state average of 97.03. CMS's care index score for this hospice is listed as 10. The reported percentage of patients receiving visits in the final days of life is 67.5%.
Grand Lake Hospice reports serving 23 ZIP codes from its Saint Marys office.
All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data as published by Medicare; families should check Care Compare directly for the most current figures. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients; no cost details are provided here. This profile does not describe staffing, facilities, or specific services, as CMS data does not include that information — contact the hospice directly for those details.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from Grand Lake Hospice?
Yes. Grand Lake Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 361636), certified since May 23, 2007, and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients whose doctor certifies eligibility.
What do family caregivers say about this hospice in the CMS survey?
Families gave Grand Lake Hospice a 5-star CAHPS rating; 91% said they would definitely recommend it, and 92% rated their experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its composite process score is 90.91, which is below the Ohio state average of 97.03, according to CMS Care Compare data.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Grand Lake Hospice reports serving 23 ZIP codes from its office in Saint Marys, Ohio, in Auglaize 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?
Grand Lake Hospice is organized as a non-profit. Ownership type doesn't directly determine quality, but CMS reports it alongside quality measures for transparency.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since May 23, 2007.
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 those who have chosen to focus on comfort rather than curative treatment, typically when a doctor estimates a life expectancy of six months or less.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means focusing on comfort and quality of life rather than curative treatment for the terminal illness; it does not mean giving up care, and patients can still receive treatment for unrelated conditions.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
CMS data does not specify where this hospice provides care; contact Grand Lake Hospice at (419) 394-7434 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The published data doesn't cover intake steps; call Grand Lake Hospice at (419) 394-7434 to ask how to begin, and verify certification details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver support, visit frequency, how care needs are addressed, and CAHPS survey results — you can review this hospice's CMS-reported figures above and ask Grand Lake Hospice directly at (419) 394-7434 for anything not covered by CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Grand Lake Hospice (CCN 361636) at medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/361636?state=OH to confirm current ratings and measures.
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.