Hospice Of The Bluegrass, Inc Dba Bluegrass Care N
Lexington, KY · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 181500)
CMS process measure: 96.96 (state average 96.21 — at state average)
Serves: 149 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (859) 276-5344 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers gave Bluegrass Care Navigators a 3-star rating in the CMS CAHPS survey, with 88% saying they would definitely recommend this hospice. Its CMS composite process score of 96.96 is at the Kentucky state average of 96.21.
Bluegrass Care Navigators serves 149 ZIP codes from its Lexington, Kentucky office in Fayette County. Families can check whether their specific ZIP code is included by contacting the hospice directly.
Yes, Bluegrass Care Navigators is Medicare-certified, with CCN 181500, certified since 1983. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients once a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Bluegrass Care Navigators (Hospice Of The Bluegrass, Inc) is a non-profit hospice based in Lexington, Kentucky, serving families in Fayette County and the surrounding region. It has been Medicare-certified since November 7, 1983.
According to CMS Care Compare survey data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey gave this provider a 3-star rating overall. Among those surveyed, 88% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 82% rated the care a 9 or 10 out of 10.
On CMS's composite process measure — which reflects how consistently core care processes were delivered — this hospice scored 96.96, which CMS classifies as at the state average of 96.21 for Kentucky. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and that visits occurred in the last days of life for 58.4% of patients, based on published Care Compare data.
This hospice's service area, as reflected in CMS data, spans 149 ZIP codes.
All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data and reflect the vintage published by CMS at the time of this listing; they may be updated periodically. Where a measure is not mentioned here, CMS has not published it for this hospice, which is often the result of small patient sample sizes rather than any indication of quality. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible beneficiaries; no additional cost information is provided here. This listing does not describe staffing, facilities, or specific services beyond what CMS reports.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Bluegrass Care Navigators is Medicare-certified (CCN 181500) since November 7, 1983, 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 CAHPS survey data shows a 3-star rating from family caregivers, with 88% saying they would definitely recommend the hospice and 82% rating the care 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its composite process measure score is 96.96, which CMS reports as at the state average of 96.21 for Kentucky.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
CMS data shows it serves 149 ZIP codes from its Lexington, Kentucky location in Fayette County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 149 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 be one factor families consider alongside quality data, but CMS quality measures apply regardless of ownership structure.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since November 7, 1983.
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 for patients who have chosen to focus on comfort rather than curative treatment, typically when a doctor estimates a prognosis of six months or less.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
No — hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort, symptom relief, and quality of life rather than curative treatment; patients can still receive treatment for conditions unrelated to their terminal diagnosis.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify care settings; please contact the hospice at (859) 276-5344 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not include enrollment steps; please contact the hospice at (859) 276-5344 to learn how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction ratings, how care processes compare to state averages, service area coverage, and ownership type — all of which are reflected in this listing's CMS data; for additional questions specific to your needs, contact the hospice directly at (859) 276-5344.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up this hospice directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/181500?state=KY 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.