Heartland Hospice (Ft Wayne)
Fort Wayne, IN · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 151521)
CMS process measure: 94.86 (state average 97.51 — below state average)
Serves: 145 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (260) 484-7622 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers gave Heartland Hospice (Ft Wayne) 4 stars in the CMS survey, with 88% saying they would definitely recommend it. On CMS's composite process measure, the hospice scored 94.86, which is below the Indiana state average of 97.51.
Heartland Hospice (Ft Wayne) serves 145 ZIP codes from its Fort Wayne, Indiana office in Allen County.
Yes, Heartland Hospice (Ft Wayne) is Medicare-certified (CCN 151521, since 1993); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Heartland Hospice (Ft Wayne) is a for-profit hospice serving Fort Wayne, Indiana and the surrounding Allen County area. It has been Medicare-certified since September 16, 1993, and today serves 145 ZIP codes from its Fort Wayne office.
According to CMS Care Compare survey data (CAHPS), family caregivers gave this hospice an overall rating of 4 stars. Among surveyed caregivers, 88% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 84% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10. These figures reflect the experiences reported by families who had a loved one in this hospice's care.
On CMS's composite process quality measure, which tracks how consistently a hospice performs a bundle of recommended care processes, Heartland Hospice (Ft Wayne) scored 94.86, compared to the Indiana state average of 97.51 — placing this hospice below the state average on this measure. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and notes that 70.4% of patients received visits in the last days of life, based on the data provided.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients; no cost information is included here. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data and should be verified directly on Care Compare for the most current vintage, as CMS updates these figures periodically. This profile does not describe staff, facilities, or services beyond what CMS has published.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Heartland Hospice (Ft Wayne) is Medicare-certified (CCN 151521) since September 16, 1993, 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, this hospice received a 4-star rating from family caregivers, with 88% saying they would definitely recommend it and 84% rating their experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its CMS composite process score is 94.86, 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 10 and that 70.4% of patients received visits in the last days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Heartland Hospice (Ft Wayne) serves 145 ZIP codes from its Fort Wayne, Indiana office in Allen County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 145 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, so it's helpful to look at the CMS survey and quality measures alongside it.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since September 16, 1993.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care focuses on comfort and symptom relief and can be provided alongside curative treatment at any stage of an illness, while hospice care is a specific palliative approach for people with a life-limiting illness who have chosen to focus on comfort rather than curative treatment.
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 abandoning medical care or support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided doesn't specify care settings; please contact the hospice at (260) 484-7622 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided doesn't describe the intake process; please contact the hospice at (260) 484-7622 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction ratings, how a hospice's quality measures compare to the state average, and the size of its service area — all of which are reported here from CMS data; for other specifics, contact the hospice directly at (260) 484-7622.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Heartland Hospice (Ft Wayne) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/151521?state=IN 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.