Interim Healthcare Hospice Of Lima
Lima, OH · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 361700)
CMS process measure: 96.03 (state average 97.03 — at state average)
Serves: 66 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (419) 228-2535 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Interim Healthcare Hospice Of Lima has a 3-star CAHPS family caregiver rating, with 79% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 96.03 is at the Ohio state average of 97.03.
Interim Healthcare Hospice Of Lima serves 66 ZIP codes from its office in Lima, Ohio, in Allen County.
Yes, Interim Healthcare Hospice Of Lima is Medicare-certified (CCN 361700, since 2017); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Interim Healthcare Hospice Of Lima is a for-profit hospice based in Lima, Ohio, serving families in Allen County and the surrounding region. According to CMS Care Compare data, the hospice has been Medicare-certified since September 19, 2017.
In the CMS CAHPS family caregiver survey, this hospice received an overall star rating of 3 out of 5. Among caregivers surveyed, 79% said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 76% gave it a rating of 9 or 10 out of 10 when reflecting on their loved one's experience.
On CMS's composite process measure, which looks at how consistently core hospice care processes were delivered, this hospice scored 96.03, which CMS categorizes as at the state average compared to Ohio's average score of 97.03. A related care index figure of 9 and a measure showing 59.5% of patients received visits in the final days of life are also part of CMS's published data for this hospice.
Interim Healthcare Hospice Of Lima's service area, as reflected in CMS data, spans 66 ZIP codes.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data and reflect the vintage published by CMS at the time of this profile; families are encouraged to check Care Compare directly for the most current figures.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Interim Healthcare Hospice Of Lima is Medicare-certified (CCN 361700) since September 19, 2017, and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for patients a doctor certifies as eligible.
What do family caregivers say about this hospice in the CMS survey?
In the CMS CAHPS survey, this hospice received an overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars, with 79% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it and 76% giving it 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 96.03, which CMS classifies as at the state average compared to Ohio's average of 97.03.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
According to CMS data, it serves 66 ZIP codes from its office in Lima, Ohio, in Allen County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 66 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 caregiver survey results are better ways to compare hospices.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since September 19, 2017.
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 chosen to stop curative treatment.
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 care or support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify where this hospice delivers care; contact the hospice at (419) 228-2535 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
Contact the hospice directly at (419) 228-2535 to ask about starting care, and verify certification details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about CAHPS caregiver ratings, CMS quality measures, service area, and ownership type — all reflected in this listing — and should also contact the hospice directly for specifics not covered by CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Interim Healthcare Hospice Of Lima at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/361700?state=OH to confirm current ratings and details.
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.