Heartland Hospice
Fremont, OH · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 361595)
CMS process measure: 96.77 (state average 97.03 — at state average)
Serves: 131 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (419) 355-9209 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Heartland Hospice received a 4-star CAHPS family caregiver rating, with 87% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 96.77 is at the Ohio state average of 97.03.
Heartland Hospice serves 131 ZIP codes from its Fremont, Ohio office in Sandusky County.
Yes, Heartland Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 361595, since 1996); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Heartland Hospice is a for-profit hospice agency based in Fremont, Ohio, serving families in Sandusky County and surrounding areas. It has been Medicare-certified since October 1, 1996 (CCN 361595), meaning it has met federal health and safety standards for hospice care for nearly three decades.
According to CMS Care Compare survey data, family caregivers gave Heartland Hospice an overall CAHPS Hospice Survey rating of 4 stars. Among those surveyed, 87% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 86% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
On CMS's composite process-of-care measure, Heartland Hospice scored 96.77, which CMS classifies as at the state average compared to Ohio's average of 97.03. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and notes that 70.8% of patients received visits in the last days of life, based on the data CMS has published.
Heartland Hospice's service area, as listed on Care Compare, covers 131 ZIP codes from its Fremont office.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients. All figures above come from the CMS Care Compare hospice dataset; families are encouraged to review the source directly and confirm current details before making care decisions.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Heartland Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 361595) since October 1, 1996, and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for patients who are eligible and certified by a doctor.
What do family caregivers say about this hospice in the CMS survey?
CMS Care Compare data shows a 4-star CAHPS rating, with 87% of family caregivers saying they would definitely recommend Heartland Hospice, and 86% rating their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Heartland Hospice's composite process score is 96.77, which CMS classifies as at the state average compared to Ohio's average of 97.03.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Heartland Hospice, based in Fremont, Ohio, in Sandusky County, serves 131 ZIP codes according to Care Compare data.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 131 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Heartland Hospice is a for-profit agency. Ownership type does not directly determine quality; it's one factor families may weigh alongside CMS survey and quality measure results.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Heartland Hospice has been Medicare-certified since October 1, 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 for patients who have stopped curative treatment, typically with a life expectancy of six months or less as certified by a doctor.
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 symptom management.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify where Heartland Hospice provides care; contact the hospice at (419) 355-9209 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe the enrollment process; contact Heartland Hospice at (419) 355-9209 to learn how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction scores, quality measures compared to state averages, service area, and how care needs would be met; contact Heartland Hospice at (419) 355-9209 for specifics not covered in this profile.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review Heartland Hospice's official CMS profile at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/361595?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.