Heartland Hospice (Lincoln)
Lincoln, NE · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 281555)
CMS process measure: 94.23 (state average 97.56 — below state average)
Serves: 24 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (402) 858-3700 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for Heartland Hospice (Lincoln), so no star rating or recommend percentage is available. On CMS's composite process measure, this hospice scored 94.23, which is below the Nebraska state average of 97.56.
Heartland Hospice (Lincoln) serves 24 ZIP codes from its Lincoln, NE office in Lancaster County, according to CMS Care Compare data.
Yes, Heartland Hospice (Lincoln) is Medicare-certified (CCN 281555), certified since December 29, 2022; the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Heartland Hospice (Lincoln) is a Medicare-certified hospice serving families in and around Lincoln, Nebraska, in Lancaster County. According to CMS Care Compare data, this hospice has been Medicare-certified since December 29, 2022. CMS has not published ownership type information for this hospice in the data available.
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results — including a star rating, percentage who would definitely recommend, and percentage rating the hospice 9-10 — for this hospice. This is often because the hospice has too few surveyed patients to report results, and it should not be read as a sign of poor quality.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice completes recommended care processes, Heartland Hospice (Lincoln) scored 94.23, compared to a Nebraska state average of 97.56 — placing it below the state average on this measure. CMS also reports a care index score of 9 and a rate of 80.0% for visits in the last days of life, according to the same Care Compare dataset.
The hospice's service area, per CMS data, spans 24 ZIP codes. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for patients who qualify; no cost details beyond that are included here.
All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data. 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. Heartland Hospice (Lincoln) is Medicare-certified (CCN 281555), certified since December 29, 2022, 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?
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results (star rating, percent recommending, or percent rating 9-10) for this hospice, often due to small patient counts, which does not indicate poor quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
CMS's composite process measure for Heartland Hospice (Lincoln) is 94.23, compared to a Nebraska state average of 97.56 — below the state average. CMS also lists a care index score of 9 and a visits-in-last-days-of-life rate of 80.0%.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
According to CMS data, it serves 24 ZIP codes from its office in Lincoln, Nebraska, in Lancaster County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 24 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
CMS has not published ownership type for this hospice in the data available; please contact the hospice at (402) 858-3700 or check Medicare Care Compare for this detail.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since December 29, 2022, per CMS records.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care can be provided alongside curative treatment at any stage of a serious illness, while hospice care focuses on comfort rather than cure and is generally for patients with a life expectancy of six months or less if the illness runs its normal course.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
No — choosing hospice means shifting the goal of care toward comfort and quality of life rather than curing the underlying illness; patients can still receive medical treatment for symptom relief and comfort.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify care settings for this hospice; please contact the hospice at (402) 858-3700 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe the intake process; please contact Heartland Hospice (Lincoln) directly at (402) 858-3700 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver survey results, quality measure scores, service area, and ownership; you can review what CMS has published for this hospice above and confirm any remaining questions by calling (402) 858-3700.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Heartland Hospice (Lincoln), CCN 281555, at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/281555?state=NE.
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.