Ohiohealth Hospice With Compassus
Columbus, OH · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 361514)
CMS process measure: 95.61 (state average 97.03 — below state average)
Serves: 149 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (614) 566-5377 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
OhioHealth Hospice with Compassus holds a 3-star CAHPS family caregiver rating, with 85% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score is 95.61, which is below the Ohio state average of 97.03.
OhioHealth Hospice with Compassus serves 149 ZIP codes from its Columbus, Ohio office in Franklin County.
Yes, OhioHealth Hospice with Compassus is Medicare-certified (CCN 361514, since 1986); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
OhioHealth Hospice with Compassus is a non-profit hospice based in Columbus, Ohio, serving Franklin County and the surrounding area. It has been Medicare-certified since June 10, 1986. Because it is Medicare-certified, the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a physician certifies eligibility.
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CMS CAHPS Hospice Survey gave this provider a 3-star rating. Among respondents, 85% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 81% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently core hospice care processes were delivered, this hospice scored 95.61, compared with a state average of 97.03 for Ohio — placing it below the state average on this measure. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and notes that visits occurred in the last days of life for 59.3% of patients, based on the data CMS has published.
This hospice's service area, as reflected in CMS data, spans 149 ZIP codes, indicating a broad reach from its Columbus office. Where CMS has not published a particular measure for this hospice, that omission often reflects small patient counts used for reporting rather than any indication of quality, and should not be read as a negative finding. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data as most recently published; families are encouraged to review the source directly for the latest figures.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. OhioHealth Hospice with Compassus is Medicare-certified (CCN 361514) since June 10, 1986, 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, this hospice received a 3-star family caregiver rating, with 85% of respondents saying they would definitely recommend it and 81% rating their 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 95.61, compared with an Ohio state average of 97.03 — below the state average on this measure. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and visits in the last days of life for 59.3% of patients.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
According to CMS data, this hospice serves 149 ZIP codes from its Columbus, Ohio office in Franklin County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 149 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
This hospice is organized as a non-profit. Ownership type is one factor among many, and CMS quality and survey data can be reviewed alongside it when comparing hospices.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
This hospice has been Medicare-certified since June 10, 1986.
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 rather than cure and is generally for patients with a life expectancy of six months or less. Both emphasize quality of life and symptom relief.
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, but patients can still receive medical, emotional, and spiritual support. It is not about giving up care, but about changing its goals.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The CMS data provided does not specify care settings for this hospice; please contact them at (614) 566-5377 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; please contact OhioHealth Hospice with Compassus at (614) 566-5377 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about CAHPS survey results, CMS quality measures, service area, and how care is coordinated; contact the hospice at (614) 566-5377 for specifics and review their profile on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view this hospice's official CMS profile at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/361514?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.