Incare Hospice, Northern Ohio
Medina, OH · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 361657)
CMS process measure: 87.3 (state average 97.03 — below state average)
Serves: 78 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (330) 335-9999 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results (star rating or percent who would recommend) for Incare Hospice, Northern Ohio, often due to small patient counts. CMS does report a composite process score of 87.30 for this hospice, which is below the Ohio state average of 97.03.
Incare Hospice, Northern Ohio serves 78 ZIP codes from its office in Medina, Ohio, located in Medina County. Families can contact the hospice directly to confirm whether their specific ZIP code is included.
Yes, Incare Hospice, Northern Ohio is Medicare-certified, with CCN 361657, certified since January 27, 2012. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Incare Hospice, Northern Ohio is a for-profit hospice based in Medina, Medina County, Ohio. It has been Medicare-certified since January 27, 2012 (CCN 361657), and it serves a wide area, covering 78 ZIP codes.
According to CMS Care Compare data, this hospice's family caregiver survey (CAHPS) results — such as a star rating, percentage who would definitely recommend, and percentage rating the hospice 9-10 — have not been published by CMS for this provider. This often happens when the number of surveyed patients is too small to report reliably, and it should not be read as a sign of poor quality.
CMS does report a composite process measure for this hospice: a score of 87.30, compared to the Ohio state average of 97.03, placing it below the state average on this measure. CMS also reports a care index score of 8 and that 22.3% of patients received visits in the last days of life, according to the most recent CMS Care Compare data.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no additional cost information is provided here.
Families considering this hospice are encouraged to review the current figures directly on Medicare Care Compare, since CMS updates these measures periodically, and to contact the hospice directly with any specific questions about services in their area.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Incare Hospice, Northern Ohio is Medicare-certified (CCN 361657) since January 27, 2012, 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 has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results (star rating, percent who would recommend, or percent rating 9-10) for this hospice, which often happens when too few patients were surveyed; this does not indicate poor quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
CMS reports a composite process score of 87.30 for this hospice, compared to the Ohio state average of 97.03 — below the state average on this measure.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
This hospice serves 78 ZIP codes from its office in Medina, Ohio (Medina County), according to CMS Care Compare data.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 78 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Incare Hospice, Northern Ohio is a for-profit hospice; ownership type does not by itself determine quality, but families may want to consider it alongside CMS quality data.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
This hospice has been Medicare-certified since January 27, 2012.
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 stop curative treatment and focus on comfort, typically when a doctor determines a life expectancy of six months or less.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort and quality of life rather than curing the underlying illness; it does not mean giving up on medical care or support, but rather a change in its goals.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This information is not included in the CMS data provided; please contact the hospice at (330) 335-9999 or verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The CMS data provided does not describe the enrollment process; please contact the hospice directly at (330) 335-9999 or check Medicare Care Compare for guidance.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may wish to ask about CMS quality measures, family caregiver satisfaction scores, staffing, and services covered, and can compare hospices directly using Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review current CMS data for this hospice at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/361657?state=OH.
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.