Loving Hearts Hospice And Palliative Care Llc
Lawrenceburg, IN · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 151622)
CMS process measure: 98.55 (state average 97.51 — above state average)
Serves: 22 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (812) 932-0641 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers who responded to the CMS survey gave Loving Hearts Hospice And Palliative Care high marks: 93% said they would definitely recommend it, and 93% rated their experience 9 or 10 out of 10. Its composite process score of 98.55 is above the Indiana state average of 97.51, though CMS has not published a separate overall star rating for this hospice.
Loving Hearts Hospice And Palliative Care serves 22 ZIP codes from its Lawrenceburg, Indiana office in Dearborn County. Families nearby can contact the hospice directly to confirm whether their specific ZIP code is included.
Yes, Loving Hearts Hospice And Palliative Care LLC is Medicare-certified, with CCN 151622, certified since November 21, 2016. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Loving Hearts Hospice And Palliative Care LLC is a for-profit hospice based in Lawrenceburg, Indiana, serving families in Dearborn County. The agency has been Medicare-certified since November 21, 2016, meaning it has met federal health and safety standards for hospice care for several years.
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey reported high satisfaction: 93% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 93% rated their overall experience as 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS has not published a separate overall CAHPS star rating for this hospice in the data provided, which can happen when patient counts are small; this is not an indication of poor quality.
On CMS's composite process quality measure, Loving Hearts scored 98.55, compared with the Indiana state average of 97.51 — placing it above the state average. CMS also reports that 72.4% of patients received a visit from hospice staff in the final days of life, a measure tied to timely, hands-on care. A separate care index score of 9 is also listed in CMS data.
Loving Hearts Hospice reports serving 22 ZIP codes from its Lawrenceburg office, giving families in and around Dearborn County a range of coverage. As with all Medicare-certified hospices, the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data and may be updated periodically; families should confirm current details directly with the hospice.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Loving Hearts Hospice And Palliative Care LLC is Medicare-certified (CCN 151622) since November 21, 2016, 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?
In the CMS CAHPS Hospice Survey, 93% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 93% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS has not published a separate overall star rating for this hospice in this data.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its composite process measure score is 98.55, compared with the Indiana state average of 97.51, placing it above the state average.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Loving Hearts Hospice reports serving 22 ZIP codes from its Lawrenceburg, Indiana office in Dearborn County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 22 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
This hospice is organized as a for-profit agency. Ownership type does not directly determine care quality; CMS quality measures and caregiver survey results are more direct indicators.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since November 21, 2016.
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 people who have stopped curative treatment and typically have a life expectancy of six months or less.
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 illness; it does not mean giving up on care, and patients can still receive medical attention for symptom management and support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify care settings for this hospice; contact Loving Hearts Hospice at (812) 932-0641 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe the enrollment process; contact Loving Hearts Hospice at (812) 932-0641 to ask about starting care, and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about caregiver satisfaction survey results, quality measure scores compared to the state average, and the ZIP codes served — all of which are available for this hospice through CMS Care Compare.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Loving Hearts Hospice And Palliative Care LLC (CCN 151622) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/151622?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.