Hospice Of The Valley, Inc
Girard, OH · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 361538)
CMS process measure: 93.53 (state average 97.03 — below state average)
Serves: 75 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (330) 399-1992 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers gave Hospice Of The Valley in Girard, Ohio a 5 out of 5 star rating in the CMS survey, with 88% saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 93.53 is below the Ohio state average of 97.03.
Hospice Of The Valley serves 75 ZIP codes from its Girard, Ohio office in Mahoning County. Families in that area can contact the hospice directly to confirm whether their specific ZIP code is included.
Yes, Hospice Of The Valley is Medicare-certified, with CCN 361538, certified since 1989. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Hospice Of The Valley, Inc is a non-profit hospice based in Girard, Ohio, serving Mahoning County and the surrounding region. It has been Medicare-certified since June 29, 1989, meaning it has met federal standards for hospice care for over three decades.
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey gave this provider an overall star rating of 5 out of 5. Among those surveyed, 88% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 86% rated their overall experience a 9 or 10 out of 10.
On CMS's composite process measure — which reflects whether recommended care processes were consistently delivered — Hospice Of The Valley scored 93.53, which falls below the Ohio state average of 97.03. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and notes that 77.9% of patients received visits in the final days of life, based on the most recently published CMS data.
Hospice Of The Valley serves 75 ZIP codes from its Girard office, indicating a fairly broad service area for families seeking care in this part of Ohio.
All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data. 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 patients; no additional cost details are provided here.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Hospice Of The Valley is Medicare-certified (CCN 361538) since June 29, 1989, 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?
In the CMS CAHPS survey, this hospice received a 5 out of 5 star rating, with 88% of family caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it and 86% rating their overall experience a 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 93.53, which is below the Ohio state average of 97.03, according to CMS Care Compare data.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Hospice Of The Valley serves 75 ZIP codes from its office in Girard, Mahoning County, Ohio.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 75 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 does not directly determine quality, but it can be useful information when comparing providers alongside CMS quality data.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since June 29, 1989, over 30 years.
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 those with a terminal diagnosis who have stopped pursuing curative treatment, typically with a prognosis of six months or less.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
No. Hospice shifts the focus from curing an illness to comfort and quality of life, but it does not mean giving up care — patients still receive medical attention aimed at managing symptoms and pain.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify care settings for this hospice; please contact them at (330) 399-1992 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data does not describe an intake process; contact Hospice Of The Valley at (330) 399-1992 to learn how to begin care and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
You might ask about family satisfaction ratings, how the hospice performs on CMS quality measures, what areas it serves, and how to begin care — this hospice can be reached at (330) 399-1992 for specifics.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Hospice Of The Valley (CCN 361538) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/361538?state=OH to review the latest CMS-published 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.