Hospice Of Columbus Community Hospital
Columbus, NE · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 281524)
CMS process measure: 96.99 (state average 97.56 — at state average)
Serves: 27 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (402) 562-3300 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Hospice Of Columbus Community Hospital received a 4-star family caregiver rating on the CMS CAHPS survey, with 88% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 96.99 is at the Nebraska state average of 97.56.
Hospice Of Columbus Community Hospital serves 27 ZIP codes from its Columbus, Nebraska office in Platte County. Families in this area can contact the hospice directly to confirm whether their specific address is covered.
Yes, Hospice Of Columbus Community Hospital is Medicare-certified, with CCN 281524, certified since 1996. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies that eligibility.
About this hospice
Hospice Of Columbus Community Hospital is a non-profit hospice based in Columbus, Nebraska, serving families in Platte County and the surrounding area. It has been Medicare-certified since August 1, 1996.
According to CMS Care Compare CAHPS survey data, family caregivers gave this hospice an overall rating of 4 stars. Among caregivers surveyed, 88% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 86% rated their experience a 9 or 10 out of 10. These figures reflect the experiences reported by families who worked with this hospice, as collected by CMS.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice follows recommended care processes, this hospice scored 96.99, which CMS classifies as at the state average of 97.56 for Nebraska. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 for this hospice, and notes that visits occurred in the last days of life for 85.3% of patients.
This hospice's service area, as reported to CMS, covers 27 ZIP codes reachable from its Columbus, Nebraska office.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients. All figures in this profile come from CMS Care Compare data and reflect the most recent published vintage available; families are encouraged to review the current data directly on Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Hospice Of Columbus Community Hospital is Medicare-certified (CCN 281524) since August 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's CAHPS survey data shows a 4-star overall rating, with 88% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend this hospice and 86% rating their experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its composite process score is 96.99, which CMS classifies as at the Nebraska state average of 97.56.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
According to CMS data, it serves 27 ZIP codes from its Columbus, Nebraska office in Platte County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 27 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
It is a non-profit hospice. Ownership type does not by itself determine quality of care, but it may relate to organizational priorities; CMS quality data offers a more direct measure of experience.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since August 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 those who have chosen to stop curative treatment and focus on comfort, typically with a prognosis 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 toward comfort and quality of life rather than curing the underlying illness; it does not mean giving up on care, symptom relief, or support for the patient and family.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
CMS data does not specify care settings for this hospice; contact Hospice Of Columbus Community Hospital at (402) 562-3300 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
To start care, contact Hospice Of Columbus Community Hospital directly at (402) 562-3300 and verify certification details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about caregiver satisfaction scores, how the hospice's quality measures compare to the state average, and its service area — all of which can be reviewed for this hospice on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Hospice Of Columbus Community Hospital using CCN 281524 at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/281524?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.