Hoosier Uplands Hospice
Mitchell, IN · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 151556)
CMS process measure: 97.06 (state average 97.51 — at state average)
Serves: 19 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (812) 849-4447 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for Hoosier Uplands Hospice, so no star rating or percent-recommend figure is available. On the CMS composite process measure, it scored 97.06, which CMS categorizes as at the Indiana state average of 97.51.
Hoosier Uplands Hospice serves 19 ZIP codes from its Mitchell, Indiana office in Lawrence County. Families can confirm whether their specific ZIP code is included by contacting the hospice directly.
Yes, Hoosier Uplands Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 151556, since October 1, 1996). The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Hoosier Uplands Hospice is a non-profit hospice based in Mitchell, Indiana, serving Lawrence County and the surrounding area. It has been Medicare-certified since October 1, 1996 (CCN 151556).
According to CMS Care Compare data, CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results (star rating, percent who would definitely recommend, or percent rating the hospice 9-10) for this hospice. This is often due to small patient counts and should not be read as a sign of poor quality — it simply means the data has not been published.
On the CMS composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice performs a set of recommended care processes, Hoosier Uplands Hospice scored 97.06, compared to the Indiana state average of 97.51 — CMS categorizes this as at the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and notes that visits occurred in the last days of life for 70.5% of patients, per CMS data.
Hoosier Uplands Hospice's service area, as listed on Care Compare, covers 19 ZIP codes from its Mitchell, Indiana office.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no cost details are provided here. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data and reflect the most recent published vintage available for this hospice. Families are encouraged to verify current details directly on Medicare Care Compare and by contacting the hospice.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from Hoosier Uplands Hospice?
Yes, Hoosier Uplands Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 151556) since October 1, 1996, 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 has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results (star rating or percent who would recommend) for this hospice, often due to small patient counts; this does not indicate poor quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its CMS composite process score is 97.06, compared to the Indiana state average of 97.51, which CMS categorizes as at the state average.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Hoosier Uplands Hospice serves 19 ZIP codes from its Mitchell, Indiana office in Lawrence County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 19 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Hoosier Uplands Hospice is organized as a non-profit; ownership type can affect governance and mission focus, but CMS data does not indicate that it changes the quality measures reported here.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It 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 is for patients who have chosen to focus on comfort rather than curative treatment, typically when a doctor certifies a life expectancy of six months or less if the illness runs its usual course.
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; patients can still receive treatment for pain and other symptoms and can stop hospice care if their situation changes.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The CMS data provided does not specify care settings for this hospice; please contact Hoosier Uplands Hospice at (812) 849-4447 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data available does not describe the intake process; please contact Hoosier Uplands Hospice at (812) 849-4447 to learn how to begin care and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction survey results, how a hospice's quality scores compare to the state average, and what areas the hospice serves — you can also ask the hospice directly at (812) 849-4447 about services and support.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Hoosier Uplands Hospice (CCN 151556) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/151556?state=IN to confirm current quality data 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.