Hospice Of Wyandot Memorial Hospital
Upper Sandusky, OH · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 361535)
CMS process measure: 95.65 (state average 97.03 — below state average)
Serves: 16 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (419) 294-5787 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers surveyed by CMS said they would definitely recommend this hospice 94% of the time, with 91% rating care 9 or 10 out of 10. On CMS's composite process measure, the hospice scored 95.65, slightly below the Ohio state average of 97.03.
Hospice Of Wyandot Memorial Hospital serves 16 ZIP codes from its office in Upper Sandusky, Ohio, in Wyandot County.
Yes, Hospice Of Wyandot Memorial Hospital is Medicare-certified, with CCN 361535, certified since April 19, 1989. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Hospice Of Wyandot Memorial Hospital is a Medicare-certified hospice located in Upper Sandusky, Ohio, serving Wyandot County. It is operated as a for-profit organization and has been Medicare-certified since April 19, 1989.
According to CMS Care Compare data drawn from the CAHPS Hospice Survey of family caregivers, 94% of respondents said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 91% rated the hospice care between 9 and 10 on a 10-point scale. CMS has not published a specific overall CAHPS star rating figure separate from these percentages in the data available here.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently core hospice care processes were delivered, this hospice scored 95.65, compared to the Ohio state average of 97.03 — placing it below the state average on this measure. A care index score of 10 and a rate of 76.7% for visits in the last days of life were also reported by CMS. Where CMS has not published a measure for this hospice, that omission may reflect small patient counts rather than poor quality, and should not be read as a negative finding.
This hospice's service area, as reflected in CMS data, covers 16 ZIP codes. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients. All figures above are drawn from CMS Care Compare data and reflect the vintage published by CMS at the time of this listing.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Hospice Of Wyandot Memorial Hospital is Medicare-certified (CCN 361535) since April 19, 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, 94% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 91% rated 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 95.65, compared to the Ohio state average of 97.03, placing it below the state average on this measure.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
According to CMS data, it serves 16 ZIP codes from its Upper Sandusky, Ohio office in Wyandot County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 16 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
It is a for-profit hospice. Ownership type does not by itself indicate quality of care; CMS quality and survey data are the more direct measures to review.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since April 19, 1989.
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 decided to focus on comfort rather than curative treatment, typically when a doctor certifies a life expectancy of six months or less.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care toward comfort and quality of life rather than curing the underlying illness; it does not mean giving up on care, symptom management, or support for the patient and family.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This isn't specified in the CMS data provided; please contact the hospice at (419) 294-5787 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data here doesn't cover intake steps; please contact the hospice directly at (419) 294-5787 and verify current information 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, and the range of ZIP codes served — all of which are available for this hospice on Medicare Care Compare at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/361535?state=OH.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Hospice Of Wyandot Memorial Hospital directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/361535?state=OH using CCN 361535.
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.