Interim Healthcare Hospice Of Columbus
Columbus, OH · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 361712)
CMS process measure: 88.75 (state average 97.03 — below state average)
Serves: 53 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (614) 880-2929 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for Interim Healthcare Hospice Of Columbus, so there is no star rating or percent-recommend figure available. On the CMS composite process measure, it scored 88.75, which is below the Ohio state average of 97.03.
Interim Healthcare Hospice Of Columbus serves 53 ZIP codes from its Columbus, Ohio office in Franklin County.
Yes, Interim Healthcare Hospice Of Columbus is Medicare-certified (CCN 361712, since 2021); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Interim Healthcare Hospice Of Columbus is a for-profit hospice serving Columbus, Ohio, and the surrounding Franklin County area. It has been Medicare-certified since April 16, 2021 (CCN 361712).
CMS Care Compare has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for this hospice — a star rating, percentage who would definitely recommend, and percentage rating the hospice 9-10 are all currently unavailable. This is often the result of small patient counts during the survey period and should not be read as an indicator of poor quality; it simply means CMS has not yet released that data for this provider.
On the CMS composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice completed a set of recommended care processes, Interim Healthcare Hospice Of Columbus scored 88.75, which falls below the Ohio state average of 97.03. CMS also reports a care index score of 8, and notes that 54.1% of patients received a visit from hospice staff in the final days of life, according to the most recently published Care Compare data.
The hospice reports serving 53 ZIP codes from its Columbus office.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no cost details are included here. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data and reflect the most recent vintage published by CMS. Families are encouraged to verify current figures directly on Medicare Care Compare and to contact the hospice directly with questions about care.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Interim Healthcare Hospice Of Columbus is Medicare-certified (CCN 361712) since April 16, 2021, 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 definitely recommend, or percent rating 9-10) for this hospice, often due to small patient counts.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its composite process measure score is 88.75, which is below the Ohio state average of 97.03. CMS also reports a care index score of 8 and notes that 54.1% of patients received a visit from staff in the final days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
It serves 53 ZIP codes from its Columbus, Ohio office in Franklin County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 53 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 measures and survey results are better indicators, though those are limited for this hospice.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since April 16, 2021.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care can be provided alongside curative treatment at any stage of a serious illness, while hospice care focuses on comfort rather than cure and is typically for those with a life expectancy of six months or less.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
No. Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort, symptom relief, and quality of life rather than treatments aimed at curing the illness.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify the settings where this hospice delivers care; contact the hospice at (614) 880-2929 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe the enrollment process; contact the hospice at (614) 880-2929 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
You might ask about CAHPS survey results, composite process scores, staffing, service area, and how care is coordinated; for specifics about this hospice, contact them at (614) 880-2929 and review the listing on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up CCN 361712 directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/361712?state=OH to confirm current certification and quality 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.