Hospice Of Dayton
Dayton, OH · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 361501)
CMS process measure: 97.74 (state average 97.03 — at state average)
Serves: 196 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (937) 256-4490 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Hospice of Dayton earned a 4-star CAHPS family caregiver rating, with 89% of surveyed caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 97.74 is essentially at the Ohio state average of 97.03.
Hospice of Dayton serves 196 ZIP codes from its Dayton, Ohio office in Montgomery County.
Yes, Hospice of Dayton is Medicare-certified (CCN 361501, certified since 1984); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Hospice of Dayton is a non-profit hospice serving Dayton, Ohio and surrounding communities in Montgomery County. It has been Medicare-certified since March 20, 1984 (CCN 361501).
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers surveyed through the CAHPS Hospice Survey gave Hospice of Dayton an overall rating of 4 stars. Among those surveyed, 89% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to family and friends, and 85% rated the hospice 9 or 10 on a 10-point scale.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice performs a bundle of recommended care processes, Hospice of Dayton scored 97.74, essentially at the Ohio state average of 97.03. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 for this hospice. Data on the percentage of patients receiving visits in the last days of life show 59.0%. Where a measure is not mentioned here, CMS has not published it for this hospice, which is often the result of small patient counts rather than an indication of quality.
Hospice of Dayton's service area, as reflected in Medicare data, covers 196 ZIP codes from its Dayton office.
Medicare's hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible beneficiaries. All figures above are drawn from CMS Care Compare data and may be updated periodically; families are encouraged to review the current listing directly on Care Compare.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Hospice of Dayton is Medicare-certified (CCN 361501) since March 20, 1984, 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?
In the CMS CAHPS survey, Hospice of Dayton received an overall 4-star rating, with 89% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it and 85% giving it a 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its composite process score of 97.74 is at the Ohio state average of 97.03, according to CMS Care Compare data.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Hospice of Dayton serves 196 ZIP codes from its office in Dayton, Montgomery County, Ohio.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 196 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Hospice of Dayton is organized as a non-profit. Ownership type is one factor among many CMS reports, alongside caregiver survey results and process measures.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Hospice of Dayton has been Medicare-certified since March 20, 1984.
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 for patients who have stopped pursuing curative treatment, typically when a doctor certifies a life expectancy of six months or less.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Hospice does not mean giving up all care; it shifts the focus from curing an illness to managing symptoms, comfort, and quality of life, and patients can discuss their goals of care with their medical team at any time.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This information is not included in the CMS data provided; please contact Hospice of Dayton at (937) 256-4490 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe enrollment steps; contact Hospice of Dayton at (937) 256-4490 for guidance and verify certification details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver survey ratings, quality measure scores, service area, and how care needs would be met; contact Hospice of Dayton at (937) 256-4490 to discuss specifics.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Hospice of Dayton (CCN 361501) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/361501?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.