Luminary Hospice
Columbus, OH · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 361741)
CMS process measure: 97.16 (state average 97.03 — at state average)
Serves: 43 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (614) 695-5696 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers surveyed by CMS said they would recommend Luminary Hospice 90% of the time, and its CMS composite process score of 97.16 is at the Ohio state average of 97.03. CMS has not published a separate star rating for this hospice in the available data.
Luminary Hospice serves 43 ZIP codes from its Columbus, Ohio office in Franklin County. Families can confirm whether their specific ZIP code is included by contacting the hospice directly.
Yes, Luminary Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 361741, certified since August 19, 2024). The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Luminary Hospice is a Medicare-certified hospice serving Columbus, Ohio and surrounding Franklin County communities. CMS Care Compare records show it has been Medicare-certified since August 19, 2024. The data provided does not include ownership type (for-profit, non-profit, or government), so families should confirm this directly with the hospice.
According to the CMS CAHPS family caregiver survey, 90% of surveyed caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 85% gave it an overall rating of 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS has not published a specific star rating for this hospice in the data available here, which can happen when patient survey counts are small; this does not indicate poor quality.
On CMS's composite process measure, Luminary Hospice scored 97.16, compared to the Ohio state average of 97.03 — placing it at the state average. CMS has not provided a separate care index score or visits-in-last-days-of-life percentage in this dataset, so those figures cannot be reported here.
Luminary Hospice's service area covers 43 ZIP codes from its Columbus office. As with all Medicare-certified hospices, the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients; no cost details beyond that are provided here. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data as supplied for this listing. Families are encouraged to verify current details directly with the hospice and on Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from Luminary Hospice?
Yes, Luminary Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 361741), certified since August 19, 2024. 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 survey, 90% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend Luminary Hospice, and 85% rated their experience 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS has not published a separate star rating for this hospice in the data available.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Luminary Hospice's composite process score is 97.16, compared to the Ohio state average of 97.03, placing it at the state average.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Luminary Hospice serves 43 ZIP codes from its Columbus, Ohio location in Franklin County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 43 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
The ownership type was not included in the data provided; please contact the hospice at (614) 695-5696 or check Medicare Care Compare to confirm.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Luminary Hospice has been Medicare-certified since August 19, 2024.
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 decided to stop curative treatment, typically when a doctor estimates a life expectancy of six months or less.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means focusing on comfort and quality of life rather than treatments aimed at curing an illness, but patients can still receive care for symptoms, pain, and other medical needs; it is a personal decision made with a doctor's guidance.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify where Luminary Hospice provides care; please contact the hospice at (614) 695-5696 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
To start hospice care with Luminary Hospice, contact them directly at (614) 695-5696 and verify certification and services on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver recommendation rates, quality scores, service area, and staffing; for Luminary Hospice, contact them at (614) 695-5696 for details not covered by CMS data, and review their full profile on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can verify Luminary Hospice's certification and quality data directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/361741?state=OH.
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.