Heart To Heart Hospice Of Northwest Indiana, Llc
Valparaiso, IN · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 151632)
CMS process measure: 98.37 (state average 97.51 — at state average)
Serves: 43 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (219) 252-4860 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Heart To Heart Hospice Of Northwest Indiana has a CAHPS family-caregiver rating of 3 stars, with 86% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 98.37 is about at the Indiana state average of 97.51.
Heart To Heart Hospice Of Northwest Indiana serves 43 ZIP codes from its Valparaiso, Indiana office in Porter County.
Yes, Heart To Heart Hospice Of Northwest Indiana is Medicare-certified, with CCN 151632, certified since June 25, 2020. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies their eligibility.
About this hospice
Heart To Heart Hospice Of Northwest Indiana, LLC is a for-profit hospice based in Valparaiso, Indiana, in Porter County. The hospice has been Medicare-certified since June 25, 2020, with CCN 151632.
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey gave this hospice an overall rating of 3 stars. Among respondents, 86% said they would definitely recommend the hospice to others, and 80% rated their overall experience with the hospice a 9 or 10 on a 10-point scale.
On CMS's composite process quality measure, this hospice scored 98.37, which CMS classifies as at the state average of 97.51 for Indiana. CMS also reports a care index score of 8 and notes that 66.7% of patients received visits from hospice staff in the final days of life, per the published data.
This hospice reports serving 43 ZIP codes from its Valparaiso office, indicating a fairly broad service area in the surrounding region.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for patients who qualify; no cost information beyond that is provided here. All figures above are drawn from CMS Care Compare data as published; where a measure is not listed, that reflects CMS's own reporting limits, often due to small patient survey counts, rather than any indication of care quality.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Heart To Heart Hospice Of Northwest Indiana is Medicare-certified (CCN 151632) since June 25, 2020, 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?
CMS Care Compare data shows a CAHPS family-caregiver rating of 3 stars, with 86% of respondents saying they would definitely recommend the hospice and 80% rating their experience a 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its CMS composite process measure score is 98.37, which CMS classifies as at the Indiana state average of 97.51.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
This hospice reports serving 43 ZIP codes from its Valparaiso, Indiana office in Porter County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 43 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
It is a for-profit hospice. Ownership type does not by itself determine quality of care, but it is worth knowing when comparing providers.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since June 25, 2020.
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 for patients who have stopped curative treatment and typically have a prognosis of six months or less if the illness runs its normal course.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care toward comfort and quality of life rather than curing the underlying illness; it does not mean giving up care or support, and patients can discuss their goals with their care team.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify care settings for this hospice; please contact them at (219) 252-4860 or verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not include enrollment steps; please contact Heart To Heart Hospice Of Northwest Indiana at (219) 252-4860 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction ratings, quality measure scores, service area, and how care is coordinated; contact the hospice at (219) 252-4860 for specifics not covered in CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Heart To Heart Hospice Of Northwest Indiana directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/151632?state=IN to confirm current CMS 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.