Hospice Of Lansing
Lansing, MI · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 231522)
CMS process measure: 93.78 (state average 97.27 — below state average)
Serves: 54 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (517) 882-4500 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Hospice Of Lansing earned a 5-star CAHPS family caregiver rating, with 94% of surveyed caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 93.78 is below the Michigan state average of 97.27.
Hospice Of Lansing serves 54 ZIP codes from its Lansing, Michigan office in Ingham County. Families should confirm with the hospice whether a specific address falls within this service area.
Yes, Hospice Of Lansing is Medicare-certified, with CCN 231522, certified since June 10, 1987. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Hospice Of Lansing is a non-profit hospice located in Lansing, Michigan (Ingham County), Medicare-certified since June 10, 1987 (CCN 231522). The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a physician certifies eligibility; this listing does not include cost figures.
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey gave this hospice a 5-star rating. Among respondents, 94% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 90% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10. These figures reflect the experiences of surveyed family caregivers and come from CMS's published CAHPS data.
On CMS's composite process quality measure, Hospice Of Lansing scored 93.78, compared to a Michigan state average of 97.27 — placing this hospice below the state average on this measure. CMS also reports a care index score of 9 and notes that 80.1% of patients received visits in the final days of life, based on CMS Care Compare data.
Hospice Of Lansing's service area, as listed by CMS, spans 54 ZIP codes from its Lansing, Michigan office. Families should confirm whether their specific address falls within this service area directly with the hospice.
All figures above are drawn from CMS Care Compare data; where a measure is not mentioned here, CMS has not published it for this hospice, which can occur simply due to small patient counts and does not indicate poor quality.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Hospice Of Lansing is Medicare-certified (CCN 231522) since June 10, 1987, 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?
Family caregivers gave Hospice Of Lansing a 5-star CAHPS rating, with 94% saying they would definitely recommend it and 90% rating their overall 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 93.78, compared to Michigan's state average of 97.27, placing it below the state average on this measure. CMS also lists a care index score of 9 and notes 80.1% of patients received visits in their final days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
According to CMS data, Hospice Of Lansing serves 54 ZIP codes from its Lansing, Michigan office in Ingham County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 54 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Hospice Of Lansing is a non-profit organization; ownership type can be a factor families weigh, but CMS quality measures reflect actual reported performance regardless of ownership.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Hospice Of Lansing has been Medicare-certified since June 10, 1987.
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 generally for patients with a terminal diagnosis who have chosen to focus on comfort rather than curative treatment.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort and quality of life rather than curative treatment; it does not mean giving up on care or support during this time.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This data does not specify care settings for Hospice Of Lansing; contact the hospice at (517) 882-4500 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 Lansing at (517) 882-4500 to learn how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver survey results, quality scores compared to state averages, service area coverage, and ownership type — all of which are covered above using CMS Care Compare data for this hospice.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Hospice Of Lansing directly using its CCN 231522 at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/231522?state=MI.
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.