Nationwide Children'S Hospital Homecare
Columbus, OH · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 361587)
CMS process measure: not reported
Serves: 27 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (614) 355-1100 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family-caregiver survey results or a composite process score for Nationwide Children's Hospital Homecare, so no star rating or recommendation percentage is currently available. This absence of data often reflects a small number of surveyed patients rather than a quality concern.
Nationwide Children's Hospital Homecare serves 27 ZIP codes from its Columbus, Ohio office in Franklin County.
Yes, Nationwide Children's Hospital Homecare is Medicare-certified, with CCN 361587, certified since May 16, 1995. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies that care is needed.
About this hospice
Nationwide Children's Hospital Homecare is a non-profit hospice located in Columbus, Ohio, serving Franklin County and the surrounding area. It has been Medicare-certified since May 16, 1995, under CMS Certification Number (CCN) 361587.
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 it, and percentage giving a top overall rating of 9 or 10 — have not been published by CMS for this hospice. This is often the case when a hospice has a small number of surveyed patients, and it should not be read as a sign of poor quality; it simply means CMS has not released the figures publicly.
Similarly, the CMS composite process measure score for this hospice has not been reported, so no comparison can be made to the Ohio state average composite score, which CMS lists as 97.03 for the relevant period. Other quality figures, such as a care index score or the percentage of patients receiving visits in the last days of life, are also not available in the data provided.
This hospice serves a broad area, covering 27 ZIP codes from its Columbus office. As with all Medicare-certified hospices, the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies that care is needed. All figures cited here come from CMS Care Compare data; families are encouraged to check the Care Compare website directly for the most current information.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Nationwide Children's Hospital Homecare is Medicare-certified (CCN 361587) since May 16, 1995, 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 has not published CAHPS family-caregiver survey results for this hospice, often because too few patients were surveyed; this does not indicate poor quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
CMS has not published a composite process score for this hospice, so no comparison to Ohio's state average composite score of 97.03 can be made at this time.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
This hospice serves 27 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 27 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Nationwide Children's Hospital Homecare is a non-profit hospice; ownership type is one factor among many families may consider, alongside CMS survey and quality data.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since May 16, 1995.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care can be provided alongside curative treatment at any stage of a serious illness to ease symptoms, while hospice care focuses on comfort for patients 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 from curing an illness to comfort and quality of life; it does not mean giving up care, as patients continue to receive medical, emotional, and spiritual support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify care settings; contact the hospice at (614) 355-1100 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 the hospice at (614) 355-1100 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction scores, service areas, staffing, and how care needs will be met; contact the hospice at (614) 355-1100 for specifics and review its listing on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Nationwide Children's Hospital Homecare directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/361587?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.