Hospice And Home Healthcare Of Saunders County
Wahoo, NE · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 281537)
CMS process measure: 100 (state average 97.56 — above state average)
Serves: 18 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (402) 443-4798 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers reported that 89% would definitely recommend this hospice, and 87% rated it 9 or 10 out of 10. Its CMS composite process score of 100.00 is above the Nebraska state average of 97.56.
Hospice And Home Healthcare Of Saunders County serves 18 ZIP codes from its office in Wahoo, Nebraska, in Saunders County.
Yes, Hospice And Home Healthcare Of Saunders County is Medicare-certified, with CCN 281537, certified since 2005. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients once a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Hospice And Home Healthcare Of Saunders County is a for-profit hospice based in Wahoo, Nebraska, serving families in Saunders County. It has been Medicare-certified since April 5, 2005, meaning it has met federal standards for hospice care for nearly two decades.
According to CMS Care Compare survey data, 89% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 87% gave the hospice an overall rating of 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS has not published a separate CAHPS star rating for this hospice in the data provided, which can happen when patient counts are small; this does not indicate poor quality.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently the hospice completes recommended care processes, this hospice scored 100.00, which is above the Nebraska state average of 97.56. CMS also reports a care index score of 8 and notes that 74.3% of patients received visits in the last days of life, based on CMS data.
This hospice's service area covers 18 ZIP codes, reflecting a modest local footprint centered on its Wahoo office.
All figures above come from CMS Care Compare hospice data as published by CMS; families should verify current details directly with the hospice or on Medicare.gov. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible beneficiaries; no cost details are provided here. This profile does not describe specific staff, facilities, or services beyond what CMS reports.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Hospice And Home Healthcare Of Saunders County is Medicare-certified (CCN 281537), certified since April 5, 2005, 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?
According to CMS Care Compare, 89% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 87% rated it 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS has not published a separate CAHPS star rating in the data available.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its composite process score is 100.00, above the Nebraska state average of 97.56. CMS also reports a care index score of 8 and that 74.3% of patients received visits in the last days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
This hospice serves 18 ZIP codes from its office in Wahoo, Saunders County, Nebraska.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 18 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
It is a for-profit hospice. Ownership type does not directly determine care quality, but it can be useful context alongside the CMS survey and quality scores.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since April 5, 2005.
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 those who have chosen to stop curative treatment and are focusing on comfort, typically with a prognosis of six months or less.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means focusing on comfort and quality of life rather than curative treatment for the terminal illness; patients can still receive treatment for unrelated conditions and can leave hospice if their wishes change.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This is not specified in the CMS data provided; please contact the hospice at (402) 443-4798 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe intake steps; please contact the hospice at (402) 443-4798 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction scores, how the hospice compares to the state average on CMS quality measures, and the ZIP codes served; you can also ask the hospice directly at (402) 443-4798 for details not covered by CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up CCN 281537 at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/281537?state=NE to review the latest CMS-published data.
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.