Hospice Of Guernsey, Inc
Cambridge, OH · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 361511)
CMS process measure: 95.24 (state average 97.03 — below state average)
Serves: 34 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (740) 432-7440 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Hospice Of Guernsey, Inc earned a 5-star family caregiver rating in the CMS CAHPS survey, with 93% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 95.24 is slightly below the Ohio state average of 97.03.
Hospice Of Guernsey, Inc serves 34 ZIP codes from its Cambridge, OH office in Guernsey County. Families in that area can contact the hospice directly to confirm whether a specific address is covered.
Yes, Hospice Of Guernsey, Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN 361511), certified since November 8, 1985. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients once a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Hospice Of Guernsey, Inc is a non-profit hospice based in Cambridge, Ohio, in Guernsey County. It has been Medicare-certified since November 8, 1985 (CCN 361511), and today serves 34 ZIP codes from its Cambridge office.
According to CMS Care Compare data, families who responded to the CMS CAHPS Hospice Survey gave this hospice an overall rating of 5 stars. Among family caregivers surveyed, 93% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 88% rated their experience with the hospice a 9 or 10 out of 10.
On the CMS composite process measure, which reflects the share of care processes completed as expected, this hospice scored 95.24, compared to the Ohio state average of 97.03 — placing it below the state average on this measure. CMS also reports a care index score of 8, and 78.8% of patients had visits from staff in the last days of life, per Care Compare data.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a physician certifies eligibility; no separate cost details are included here.
All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data. Where CMS has not published a measure for this hospice, that typically reflects a small number of surveyed patients rather than a quality concern. Families are encouraged to review the current data directly on Medicare Care Compare and to contact the hospice with any questions about services.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Hospice Of Guernsey, Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN 361511) since November 8, 1985, 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?
Families gave it a 5-star overall rating in the CMS CAHPS survey, with 93% saying they would definitely recommend it and 88% rating their experience a 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its CMS composite process score is 95.24, compared to the Ohio state average of 97.03, placing it slightly below the state average on this measure.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
It serves 34 ZIP codes from its Cambridge, OH office in Guernsey County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 34 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 can relate to organizational structure and mission, but families should still review CMS quality data directly when comparing options.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since November 8, 1985.
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 focused on comfort for those with a terminal diagnosis who have chosen to stop curative treatment.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus to comfort and quality of life rather than curing an illness; it does not mean giving up care, support, or symptom management.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify care settings for this hospice; contact Hospice Of Guernsey, Inc at (740) 432-7440 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe the enrollment process; contact Hospice Of Guernsey, Inc at (740) 432-7440 for guidance and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
You might ask about caregiver satisfaction scores, quality measures like the composite process score, service area, and how the hospice supports families — contact the hospice directly at (740) 432-7440 for specifics.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Hospice Of Guernsey, Inc (CCN 361511) at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/361511?state=OH to see the latest CMS 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.