Intrepid Usa Hospice
Avon, IN · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 151613)
CMS process measure: not reported
Serves: 41 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (317) 337-0203 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for Intrepid USA Hospice, often because too few patients were surveyed to report reliably. CMS does list a care index score of 9 for this hospice, though its composite score comparison to the Indiana state average of 97.51 is listed as not reported.
Intrepid USA Hospice serves 41 ZIP codes from its office in Avon, Indiana, in Hendricks County.
Yes, Intrepid USA Hospice is Medicare-certified, with CCN 151613, certified since December 18, 2014. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Intrepid USA Hospice is a for-profit hospice agency based in Avon, Indiana, serving families in Hendricks County. The hospice has been Medicare-certified since December 18, 2014, under CMS Certification Number (CCN) 151613.
According to CMS Care Compare data, this hospice's CAHPS family caregiver survey results — including its star rating, percentage of caregivers who would definitely recommend the hospice, and percentage rating it 9-10 — have not been published by CMS for this hospice. This is often the case when a hospice has too few surveyed patients for CMS to report results reliably, and it should not be read as a sign of poor quality.
CMS does report a care index score of 9 for this hospice, and notes that 55.7% of patients received visits in the last days of life, a measure CMS tracks as part of its quality reporting. The state average composite process score in Indiana is 97.51, but CMS lists this hospice's own composite score comparison as "not reported," so a direct comparison cannot be made from the available data.
Intrepid USA Hospice reports serving 41 ZIP codes from its Avon, Indiana office. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no cost details beyond this are available in the data provided. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data and should be verified directly with the hospice or on Medicare Care Compare for the most current information.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Intrepid USA Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 151613, since December 18, 2014). 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 for this hospice, which often happens when there are too few surveyed patients to report reliably; this does not indicate poor quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
CMS lists this hospice's composite process score comparison to the Indiana state average (97.51) as not reported. CMS does report a care index score of 9 and notes that 55.7% of patients received visits in the last days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Intrepid USA Hospice serves 41 ZIP codes from its office in Avon, Indiana, in Hendricks County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 41 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Intrepid USA Hospice is a for-profit organization. Ownership type does not by itself determine quality of care; CMS quality measures and surveys are better indicators, and families can review both on Medicare Care Compare.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
This hospice has been Medicare-certified since December 18, 2014.
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 specifically for patients with a terminal diagnosis who have chosen to focus on comfort rather than curative treatment.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means focusing on comfort and quality of life rather than treatments aimed at curing the underlying illness; it does not mean giving up all medical care, as symptom management and support continue.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify where this hospice delivers care; contact Intrepid USA Hospice at (317) 337-0203 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe the intake process; contact Intrepid USA Hospice at (317) 337-0203 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about services offered, staff availability, coverage area, and CMS quality measures; contact Intrepid USA Hospice at (317) 337-0203 for specifics and review its profile on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Intrepid USA Hospice (CCN 151613) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/151613?state=IN to review its current CMS-reported information.
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.