Hospice Of Kimes Llc
Athens, OH · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 361668)
CMS process measure: not reported
Serves: 8 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (740) 593-3391 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for Hospice Of Kimes LLC, so there is no star rating or percent-recommend figure available. CMS also has not reported how its composite process score compares to the Ohio state average of 97.03.
Hospice Of Kimes LLC serves 8 ZIP codes from its Athens, Ohio office in Athens County.
Yes, Hospice Of Kimes LLC is Medicare-certified (CCN 361668, since January 2013); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Hospice Of Kimes LLC is a for-profit hospice located in Athens, Ohio, serving Athens County. The hospice has been Medicare-certified since January 10, 2013, with CCN 361668.
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 the result of small patient counts and does not indicate poor quality of care; families should check Care Compare directly for the most current status.
CMS has also not published a composite process measure score comparison to the Ohio state average (97.03) for this hospice under the 'vs_state' field, which is listed as 'not reported.' CMS does report a care index score of 4 and a visits-in-last-days-of-life percentage of 20.0%, figures drawn from CMS Care Compare data.
Hospice Of Kimes LLC serves a service area covering 8 ZIP codes from its Athens, Ohio office.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no cost details are provided here. Families are encouraged to contact the hospice directly at (740) 593-3391 and to review the listing on Medicare Care Compare for the most up-to-date information, as all figures in this profile come from CMS Care Compare data.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Hospice Of Kimes LLC is Medicare-certified (CCN 361668) since January 10, 2013. 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 for this hospice, which often happens with smaller patient counts rather than reflecting quality of care.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
CMS lists the comparison to the Ohio state average composite score (97.03) as 'not reported' for this hospice; CMS does report a care index score of 4 and a visits-in-last-days-of-life rate of 20.0%.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Hospice Of Kimes LLC serves 8 ZIP codes from its Athens, Ohio location in Athens County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 8 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Hospice Of Kimes LLC is a for-profit hospice; ownership type does not determine quality, and CMS quality measures should be reviewed regardless of ownership structure.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
This hospice has been Medicare-certified since January 10, 2013.
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 and quality of life when a person is no longer pursuing curative treatment, typically with a life expectancy of six months or less.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort, dignity, and quality of life rather than curative treatment; it does not mean giving up on care or support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify where care is delivered; please contact Hospice Of Kimes LLC at (740) 593-3391 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe the intake process; please contact Hospice Of Kimes LLC at (740) 593-3391 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may wish to ask about caregiver survey ratings, quality measure scores, service area, and staffing; contact Hospice Of Kimes LLC at (740) 593-3391 for specifics not listed here.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Hospice Of Kimes LLC (CCN 361668) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/361668?state=OH to confirm current 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.