Interim Healthcare Of Fort Wayne
Fort Wayne, IN · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 151657)
CMS process measure: 98.28 (state average 97.51 — at state average)
Serves: 44 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (260) 482-9405 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for Interim Healthcare Of Fort Wayne, so no star rating or percent-recommend figure is available. On CMS's composite process quality measure, the hospice scored 98.28, about the same as the Indiana state average of 97.51.
Interim Healthcare Of Fort Wayne serves 44 ZIP codes from its office in Fort Wayne, Indiana, in Allen County.
Yes, Interim Healthcare Of Fort Wayne is Medicare-certified (CCN 151657, since June 2023); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Interim Healthcare Of Fort Wayne is a Medicare-certified hospice located in Fort Wayne, Indiana, serving Allen County and surrounding communities. The listing data does not specify whether the agency is for-profit, non-profit, or government-run, so families should confirm ownership directly with the hospice. It has been Medicare-certified since June 7, 2023.
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results (star rating, percent who would definitely recommend, and percent rating the hospice 9-10) for this hospice in the current Care Compare data, which often happens when a hospice has too few surveyed patients to report reliably. This should not be read as a sign of poor quality — it simply means the data has not been published.
On CMS's composite process quality measure, Interim Healthcare Of Fort Wayne scored 98.28, compared with the Indiana state average of 97.51, placing it at the state average. Its care index score is listed as 8, and 53.1% of patients received visits in the last days of life according to CMS data.
The hospice reports serving 44 ZIP codes from its Fort Wayne office. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients whose doctor certifies eligibility; no cost figures are provided here. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data as supplied in this listing; families should verify current details directly with the hospice or on Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Interim Healthcare Of Fort Wayne is Medicare-certified (CCN 151657) since June 7, 2023, 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 or percent who would recommend) for this hospice, often because 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?
Its composite process measure score is 98.28, compared with the Indiana state average of 97.51, putting it at the state average. Its care index score is 8, and 53.1% of patients received visits in the last days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
According to the listing data, it serves 44 ZIP codes from its Fort Wayne, Indiana office in Allen County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 44 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
The data provided does not specify ownership type; please contact the hospice at (260) 482-9405 or check Medicare Care Compare to confirm.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since June 7, 2023.
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 for patients generally expected to have six months or less to live.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
No. Hospice means shifting the focus of care toward comfort, symptom relief, and quality of life rather than treatments aimed at curing the underlying illness; patients can still receive medical attention for comfort and symptom management.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The listing data does not specify care settings; please contact the hospice at (260) 482-9405 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe the intake process; contact the hospice directly at (260) 482-9405 for guidance on starting care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver support, staffing, how visits are scheduled, and CMS quality scores; contact the hospice at (260) 482-9405 and review its profile on Medicare Care Compare for specifics.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Interim Healthcare Of Fort Wayne (CCN 151657) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/151657?state=IN.
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.