Hospice Of Southern Kentucky
Bowling Green, KY · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 181511)
CMS process measure: 99.25 (state average 96.21 — above state average)
Serves: 47 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (270) 746-9300 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Hospice Of Southern Kentucky holds a 5-star CAHPS family caregiver rating, with 93% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it. Its composite process score of 99.25 is above the Kentucky state average of 96.21.
Hospice Of Southern Kentucky serves 47 ZIP codes from its Bowling Green, KY office in Warren County.
Yes, Hospice Of Southern Kentucky is Medicare-certified (CCN 181511, since 1988); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Hospice Of Southern Kentucky is a non-profit hospice based in Bowling Green, Kentucky, serving families in Warren County and the surrounding region. The hospice has been Medicare-certified since March 23, 1988, meaning it has provided hospice services under Medicare oversight for over three decades.
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey gave this provider a 5-star overall rating. Ninety-three percent of surveyed caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 91 percent gave an overall rating of 9 or 10 on a 10-point scale. These figures reflect the experiences reported by families of patients who received care.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects the consistency of core clinical processes provided to patients, this hospice scored 99.25, which is above the Kentucky state average of 96.21. The care index score reported is 9, and CMS data show that 57.8 percent of patients received visits from hospice staff in the last days of life.
This hospice reports serving 47 ZIP codes from its Bowling Green office, indicating a broad service area across the region.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients; no cost details are provided here. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data and reflect the most recently published survey and quality-measure vintage available for this hospice.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Hospice Of Southern Kentucky is Medicare-certified (CCN 181511), certified since March 23, 1988, 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 Care Compare data show a 5-star CAHPS rating, with 93% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend this hospice and 91% rating their 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 99.25, above the Kentucky state average of 96.21, and CMS data show 57.8% of patients received visits from staff in the last days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
This hospice serves 47 ZIP codes from its Bowling Green, KY office in Warren 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 can relate to organizational priorities, but CMS quality data should be reviewed regardless of ownership.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since March 23, 1988.
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 decided to stop curative treatment, typically with a prognosis of six months or less.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus to comfort and quality of life rather than curing the underlying illness; it does not mean giving up care or support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The CMS data provided does not specify care settings for this hospice; contact them at (270) 746-9300 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
To begin hospice care, contact Hospice Of Southern Kentucky directly at (270) 746-9300 and verify certification details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about caregiver satisfaction scores, quality measures, service area, and staffing availability; contact the hospice at (270) 746-9300 for specifics not covered in CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can verify this hospice's certification and quality data at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/181511?state=KY.
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.