Judson Hospice
Cleveland, OH · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 361682)
CMS process measure: not reported
Serves: 7 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (216) 791-7057 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family-caregiver survey results for Judson Hospice, so no star rating or recommend percentage is available. CMS also lists the composite process measure comparison to the Ohio state average of 97.03 as not reported for this hospice.
Judson Hospice serves 7 ZIP codes from its Cleveland, Ohio office in Cuyahoga County.
Yes, Judson Hospice is Medicare-certified, with CCN 361682, certified since July 10, 2014. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Judson Hospice is a non-profit hospice serving the Cleveland, Ohio area from its office in Cuyahoga County. It has been Medicare-certified since July 10, 2014, under CMS Certification Number (CCN) 361682.
According to CMS Care Compare data, the CAHPS Hospice Survey, which asks family caregivers about their experience, has not been published for Judson Hospice for the current data vintage. CMS notes that this often happens when a hospice has a small number of surveyed patients, and it does not indicate anything negative about the quality of care provided.
CMS does report a care index score of 7 for this hospice, and it reports that 45.5% of patients received visits from hospice staff in the final days of life. A composite process measure score comparing Judson Hospice to the Ohio state average of 97.03 is listed by CMS as not reported for this hospice.
Judson Hospice's service area, as reflected in CMS data, covers 7 ZIP codes around the Cleveland area.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies that the patient meets eligibility requirements. All figures in this profile come from CMS Care Compare data; families are encouraged to visit Care Compare directly and to contact the hospice to confirm current details before making care decisions.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Judson Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 361682) since July 10, 2014, 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?
CMS has not published CAHPS family-caregiver survey results for Judson Hospice, often because of a small number of surveyed patients; this does not indicate poor quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
CMS lists a composite process comparison to the Ohio state average of 97.03 as not reported for Judson Hospice; CMS does report a care index score of 7 and that 45.5% of patients received visits from staff in the final days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Judson Hospice serves 7 ZIP codes from its Cleveland, Ohio location in Cuyahoga County, according to CMS data.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 7 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Judson Hospice is a non-profit hospice. Ownership type can reflect organizational structure, but CMS data does not indicate that ownership alone determines quality of care.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Judson Hospice has been Medicare-certified since July 10, 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 focuses on comfort for patients who have stopped curative treatment and are generally expected to have a limited life expectancy.
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 is not about giving up but about a different kind of care.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
CMS data does not specify care settings for Judson Hospice; please contact the hospice at (216) 791-7057 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
CMS data does not describe intake steps; please contact Judson Hospice at (216) 791-7057 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver survey results, quality measures, service area, and staffing; for Judson Hospice, contact them at (216) 791-7057 and review the Medicare Care Compare listing for the most current information.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Judson Hospice directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/361682?state=OH to confirm certification, service area, and any published 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.