Optimal Care Hospice
Maumee, OH · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 361733)
CMS process measure: 100 (state average 97.03 — above state average)
Serves: 23 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (419) 452-2102 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for Optimal Care Hospice, so no patient-experience star rating is available at this time. On CMS's composite process measure, though, Optimal Care Hospice scored 100.00, above the Ohio state average of 97.03.
Optimal Care Hospice serves 23 ZIP codes from its office in Maumee, Ohio, in Lucas County.
Yes, Optimal Care Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 361733, certified since April 13, 2023); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Optimal Care Hospice is a Medicare-certified hospice located in Maumee, Ohio, serving Lucas County and the surrounding area. CMS Care Compare data does not list the ownership type for this hospice in the available records, so families should confirm this directly with the provider. Optimal Care Hospice has been Medicare-certified since April 13, 2023, identified by CMS Certification Number (CCN) 361733.
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results (star rating, percent who would definitely recommend, or percent rating the hospice 9-10) for Optimal Care Hospice. This is often a result of small patient counts and does not indicate poor quality of care; families are encouraged to check Care Compare directly for updates, as CMS periodically refreshes this data.
On CMS's composite process measure, Optimal Care Hospice scored 100.00, compared to the Ohio state average of 97.03 — placing it above the state average on this measure. CMS also reports a care index score of 9 and notes that 63.3% of patients received visits in the final days of life, according to the most recent Care Compare data vintage available.
Optimal Care Hospice's service area spans 23 ZIP codes from its Maumee office. 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 reflect the vintage published by CMS at the time of review; families should verify current details directly with the hospice or on Care Compare.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Optimal Care Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 361733), certified since April 13, 2023. 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 Optimal Care Hospice, often due to small patient counts; this does not indicate poor quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Optimal Care Hospice scored 100.00 on the CMS composite process measure, above the Ohio state average of 97.03. CMS also reports a care index score of 9 and 63.3% of patients received visits in the final days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Optimal Care Hospice serves 23 ZIP codes from its office in Maumee, Ohio, in Lucas County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 23 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
The ownership type is not listed in the available data. Please contact Optimal Care Hospice at (419) 452-2102 and verify this on Medicare Care Compare.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Optimal Care Hospice has been Medicare-certified since April 13, 2023.
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 those with a life expectancy of six months or less who have chosen to stop curative treatment.
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 abandoning medical support or care.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The available CMS data does not specify care settings for Optimal Care Hospice. Please contact the hospice at (419) 452-2102 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. Please contact Optimal Care Hospice at (419) 452-2102 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about services offered, staffing, coverage area, and how caregiver experience and quality measures compare to state averages; contact Optimal Care Hospice at (419) 452-2102 for specifics.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Optimal Care Hospice (CCN 361733) at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/361733?state=OH to review the latest CMS-published information.
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.