Pathways Hospice And Palliative Care
Berea, OH · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 361676)
CMS process measure: 99.74 (state average 97.03 — above state average)
Serves: 102 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (440) 835-2220 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Pathways Hospice And Palliative Care has a 4-star family caregiver rating on the CMS CAHPS survey, with 83% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 99.74 is above the Ohio state average of 97.03.
Pathways Hospice And Palliative Care serves 102 ZIP codes from its Berea, Ohio office in Cuyahoga County. Families in that area can contact the hospice directly to confirm whether their specific address is covered.
Yes, Pathways Hospice And Palliative Care is Medicare-certified (CCN 361676, since 2013). The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Pathways Hospice And Palliative Care is a for-profit hospice located in Berea, Ohio, serving Cuyahoga County and the surrounding region. It has been Medicare-certified since November 26, 2013 (CCN 361676).
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers surveyed through the CAHPS Hospice Survey gave Pathways an overall rating of 4 stars. Among those surveyed, 83% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 82% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 on a 10-point scale.
On CMS's composite process-of-care measure, which reflects how consistently core hospice care practices were delivered, Pathways scored 99.74, which is above the Ohio state average of 97.03. CMS also reports a care index score of 9 for this hospice, and notes that 80.2% of patients received visits during the last days of life, based on the most recent published data.
Pathways reports serving 102 ZIP codes from its Berea office, indicating a broad service area within the region.
All figures above are drawn from CMS Care Compare data as published for this hospice; families should check Care Compare directly for the most current vintage. Where CMS has not published a particular measure for a hospice, that omission is often due to small patient counts and should not be read as a sign of lower quality.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients. This listing does not include cost information beyond that fact, and it does not describe specific staff, facilities, or services beyond what CMS has published.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Pathways Hospice And Palliative Care is Medicare-certified, with certification dating to November 26, 2013 (CCN 361676). 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?
Family caregivers gave Pathways a 4-star rating on the CMS CAHPS survey, with 83% saying they would definitely recommend the hospice and 82% rating their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Pathways scored 99.74 on the CMS composite process measure, which is above the Ohio state average of 97.03.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
CMS data associated with this listing indicates Pathways serves 102 ZIP codes from its Berea, Ohio office in Cuyahoga County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 102 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Pathways is a for-profit hospice. Ownership type does not directly determine quality of care, but it can be useful to know when comparing options.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Pathways has been Medicare-certified since November 26, 2013.
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 chosen to stop curative treatment and typically have a life expectancy of six months or less, as determined by a doctor.
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; it does not mean no care is provided, and patients can still receive treatment for pain and other symptoms.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This data does not specify care settings for Pathways; please contact the hospice at (440) 835-2220 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
To begin the process, contact Pathways directly at (440) 835-2220 and verify current information on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about caregiver satisfaction scores, how care needs are met, and service area coverage; contact Pathways at (440) 835-2220 for specifics and confirm details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Pathways Hospice And Palliative Care at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/361676?state=OH to review its current CMS-published data.
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.