Heartland Hospice
Lucasville, OH · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 361610)
CMS process measure: 95.79 (state average 97.03 — below state average)
Serves: 131 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (740) 682-0270 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Heartland Hospice has a 2-star CAHPS family caregiver rating, with 73% of surveyed caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 95.79 is below the Ohio state average of 97.03.
Heartland Hospice serves 131 ZIP codes from its Lucasville, Ohio office in Scioto County.
Yes, Heartland Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 361610), since February 29, 2000, and 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 serving Lucasville, Ohio and the surrounding Scioto County area. It has been Medicare-certified since February 29, 2000 (CCN 361610), and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers surveyed through the CAHPS Hospice Survey gave Heartland Hospice an overall rating of 2 stars. Among those surveyed, 73% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 74% rated their overall experience of care between 9 and 10 on a 0-10 scale.
On CMS's composite process-of-care measure, which reflects how consistently core hospice care processes were delivered, Heartland Hospice scored 95.79, which is below the Ohio state average of 97.03. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and notes that 45.1% of patients received visits from hospice staff in the final days of life, based on the most recent published data. Where a measure is not mentioned here, it means CMS has not published that figure for this hospice, often due to small patient counts, which does not by itself indicate poor quality.
Heartland Hospice's service area, as listed on Care Compare, covers 131 ZIP codes from its Lucasville, Scioto County office. All figures above are drawn from CMS Care Compare data and should be verified directly with CMS or the hospice for the most current information.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Heartland Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 361610) since February 29, 2000, 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's CAHPS Hospice Survey data shows a 2-star overall rating, with 73% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend the hospice and 74% rating their experience 9-10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its composite process-of-care score is 95.79, which is below the Ohio state average of 97.03, according to CMS Care Compare.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Heartland Hospice serves 131 ZIP codes from its Lucasville, Ohio office in Scioto County, per CMS 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 hospice. Ownership type does not directly indicate quality, but CMS reports it as part of the public record so families can consider it alongside other measures.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since February 29, 2000.
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 rather than cure for patients with a life expectancy of six months or less, as determined by a physician.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
No. Hospice shifts the focus from curing an illness to relieving pain and symptoms and supporting quality of life; patients can still receive medical care aimed at comfort.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This information is not included in the CMS data provided. Please contact Heartland Hospice at (740) 682-0270 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
Please contact Heartland Hospice directly at (740) 682-0270 to discuss how to begin care, and verify current information on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
You might ask about caregiver satisfaction scores, how the hospice measures quality, and its service area; you can review Heartland Hospice's published CMS figures and confirm further details by calling (740) 682-0270.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Heartland Hospice (CCN 361610) at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/361610?state=OH to confirm current ratings and details.
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.