Life'S Journey Of Avon Llc
Indianapolis, IN · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 151628)
CMS process measure: 93.6 (state average 97.51 — below state average)
Serves: 74 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (317) 561-6840 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Life's Journey Of Avon received a 3-star CAHPS caregiver rating from CMS, with 91% of families saying they would definitely recommend it. On CMS's composite process measure it scored 93.60, which is below Indiana's state average of 97.51.
Life's Journey Of Avon serves 74 ZIP codes from its Indianapolis, IN office in Hendricks County. Families can contact the hospice directly to confirm whether a specific address falls within its service area.
Yes, Life's Journey Of Avon LLC is Medicare-certified (CCN 151628, since October 2018). The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients once a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Life's Journey Of Avon LLC is a for-profit hospice based in Indianapolis, Indiana (Hendricks County), certified by Medicare since October 15, 2018 (CCN 151628). The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey gave this provider an overall rating of 3 stars. Ninety-one percent of respondents said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 85 percent rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10. These figures reflect the experiences reported by surveyed caregivers and are published by CMS.
On the CMS composite process measure, which reflects how consistently core care processes were delivered, this hospice scored 93.60, compared with a state average of 97.51 for Indiana — placing it below the state average on this measure. CMS has also published a care index score of 10 for this provider, and reports that 60.0% of patients received visits in the final days of life; families should note these figures come directly from CMS and small patient counts can affect any single measure.
Life's Journey Of Avon LLC reports serving 74 ZIP codes from its Indianapolis office. All figures in this profile are drawn from CMS Care Compare data as reported; families are encouraged to review the most current figures directly on Care Compare.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Life's Journey Of Avon LLC is Medicare-certified (CCN 151628) since October 15, 2018, 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 reports a 3-star CAHPS rating, with 91% of surveyed family caregivers saying they would definitely recommend this hospice and 85% rating their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its CMS composite process score is 93.60, compared with Indiana's state average of 97.51 — below the state average on this measure.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
This hospice serves 74 ZIP codes from its Indianapolis, Indiana office in Hendricks County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 74 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 determine care quality, but families may want to review the CMS quality measures alongside this fact.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since October 15, 2018.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care focuses on comfort and symptom relief and can be provided alongside curative treatment at any stage of illness, while hospice care is comfort-focused care for people who are no longer pursuing curative treatment and are typically 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 does not mean giving up on care or support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
CMS data does not specify care settings for this hospice; please contact Life's Journey Of Avon at (317) 561-6840 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
To start hospice care, contact Life's Journey Of Avon directly at (317) 561-6840 and verify current information on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about caregiver satisfaction scores, how the hospice performs on CMS quality measures, its service area, and how it communicates with families; contact the hospice at (317) 561-6840 for specifics.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up this hospice's official CMS data at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/151628?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.