Hospice Of Marion County Inc
Ocala, FL · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 101518)
CMS process measure: 90 (state average 97.19 — below state average)
Serves: 57 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (352) 873-7400 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Hospice Of Marion County Inc has a CAHPS family-caregiver star rating of 3 out of 5, with 84% of caregivers saying they'd definitely recommend it. On CMS's composite process measure, it scored 90.00 versus a Florida state average of 97.19, placing it below the state average.
Hospice Of Marion County Inc serves 57 ZIP codes from its Ocala, FL office in Marion County.
Yes, Hospice Of Marion County Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN 101518, since 1985); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Hospice Of Marion County Inc is a non-profit hospice based in Ocala, Florida, serving families in Marion County and the surrounding area. It has been Medicare-certified since January 17, 1985 (CCN 101518).
According to CMS Care Compare survey data, family caregivers gave this hospice an overall CAHPS star rating of 3 out of 5. Among caregivers surveyed, 84% said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 81% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 on a 10-point scale.
On the CMS composite process measure, which reflects the consistency of core care processes performed during a hospice stay, this hospice scored 90.00, compared to a Florida state average of 97.19 — placing it below the state average on this measure. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and indicates that 60.8% of patients received visits in the final days of life, based on the data supplied.
Hospice Of Marion County Inc reports serving 57 ZIP codes from its Ocala office.
All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data as published by Medicare; where a measure is not listed here, CMS has not published it for this hospice, which often happens simply because of small patient counts rather than any reflection of care quality. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients; no additional cost information is provided here. Families are encouraged to contact the hospice directly and review the Care Compare listing for the most current details.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Hospice Of Marion County Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN 101518), certified since January 17, 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?
CMS's CAHPS survey gives this hospice an overall star rating of 3 out of 5, with 84% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it and 81% rating their experience 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 90.00, compared with a Florida state average of 97.19, placing it below the state average on this measure.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
It serves 57 ZIP codes from its Ocala, Florida office in Marion County.
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Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
It is a non-profit hospice; ownership type is reported by CMS but does not by itself indicate quality of care.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since January 17, 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 focuses on comfort for people who have stopped pursuing curative treatment and typically have a prognosis of six months or less, as determined by a physician.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
No; hospice shifts the focus to comfort, symptom relief, and quality of life rather than curative treatment, and patients can choose to leave hospice at any time if their situation changes.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This is not specified in the CMS data provided; contact Hospice Of Marion County Inc at (352) 873-7400 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 the hospice at (352) 873-7400 for guidance and verify certification on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction scores, how care processes compare to state averages, service area coverage, and how to reach the hospice — all of which you can review here or confirm directly with the hospice at (352) 873-7400.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view CMS's official listing for Hospice Of Marion County Inc at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/101518?state=FL.
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.