Optimal Care Hospice
Bingham Farms, MI · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 231698)
CMS process measure: 100 (state average 97.27 — above state average)
Serves: 117 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (517) 212-2006 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Optimal Care Hospice received a 3-star CAHPS rating from family caregivers, with 81% saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 100.00 is above the Michigan state average of 97.27.
Optimal Care Hospice serves 117 ZIP codes from its Bingham Farms, MI office in Oakland County. Families can confirm whether their specific ZIP code is included by contacting the hospice directly.
Yes, Optimal Care Hospice is Medicare-certified, with CCN 231698, certified since June 9, 2022. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies their eligibility.
About this hospice
Optimal Care Hospice is a for-profit hospice agency based in Bingham Farms, Michigan, serving families in Oakland County and beyond. It has been Medicare-certified since June 9, 2022 (CCN 231698). Because it is Medicare-certified, the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a physician certifies eligibility; no additional cost information is provided here.
According to CMS Care Compare CAHPS survey data, family caregivers gave Optimal Care Hospice an overall rating of 3 stars. Among surveyed caregivers, 81% said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 78% rated their experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
On CMS's composite process quality measure, Optimal Care Hospice scored 100.00, which is above the Michigan state average of 97.27. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and notes that visits occurred in the last days of life for 63.8% of patients, according to the data provided. Where any additional measures are not included above, that means CMS has not published them for this hospice, which is often the result of small patient counts rather than an indication of quality.
Optimal Care Hospice's service area, per CMS data, spans 117 ZIP codes from its Bingham Farms office. All figures in this profile are drawn from CMS Care Compare data as supplied; families are encouraged to verify current details directly on Care Compare or by calling the hospice.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from Optimal Care Hospice?
Yes, Optimal Care Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 231698) since June 9, 2022. 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 CAHPS survey data shows a 3-star family caregiver rating, with 81% saying they would definitely recommend Optimal Care Hospice and 78% rating their experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Optimal Care Hospice's composite process score is 100.00, which is above the Michigan state average of 97.27, according to CMS Care Compare data.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Optimal Care Hospice, based in Bingham Farms, Oakland County, Michigan, serves 117 ZIP codes according to CMS data.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 117 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Optimal Care Hospice is a for-profit agency; ownership type is disclosed by CMS but does not by itself determine quality of care, which is better assessed through CAHPS and quality measure scores.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Optimal Care Hospice has been Medicare-certified since June 9, 2022.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care can be provided alongside curative treatment at any stage of a serious illness, while hospice care focuses on comfort rather than cure and is typically for patients with a life expectancy of six months or less, as determined by a physician.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort and quality of life rather than curing an illness; it does not mean giving up all care, and patients can still receive medical attention to manage symptoms and pain.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This information is not included in the CMS data provided; please contact Optimal Care Hospice at (517) 212-2006 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The CMS data does not describe intake steps; please contact Optimal Care Hospice at (517) 212-2006 to learn how to begin care and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction ratings, how a hospice's quality scores compare to the state average, the ZIP codes served, and how long the hospice has been Medicare-certified — all of which are addressed above using CMS data for Optimal Care Hospice.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Optimal Care Hospice (CCN 231698) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/231698?state=MI to confirm current CMS ratings and details.
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.