Peaceful Hearts Hospice, Llc
Elkhorn, NE · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 281554)
CMS process measure: 80.83 (state average 97.56 — below state average)
Serves: 65 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: see Care Compare · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Peaceful Hearts Hospice in Elkhorn, NE received a 5-star CAHPS rating from family caregivers, with 88% saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 80.83 is below the Nebraska state average of 97.56.
Peaceful Hearts Hospice serves 65 ZIP codes from its office in Elkhorn, Nebraska, in an unspecified county per the data provided. Families should confirm whether their specific ZIP code is included by contacting the hospice directly.
Yes, Peaceful Hearts Hospice, LLC is Medicare-certified (CCN 281554), certified since November 15, 2022. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Peaceful Hearts Hospice, LLC is a Medicare-certified hospice based in Elkhorn, Nebraska, certified since November 15, 2022. According to CMS Care Compare data, the ownership type for this hospice was not provided in the data made available for this profile.
In the CMS CAHPS family caregiver survey, Peaceful Hearts Hospice received a 5-star rating. Among family caregivers who responded, 88% said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 91% rated their experience with the hospice a 9 or 10 out of 10. These figures reflect the experiences reported by surveyed caregivers of patients who received care from this hospice.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects the share of recommended care processes delivered, Peaceful Hearts Hospice scored 80.83, compared to a Nebraska state average of 97.56 — placing it below the state average on this measure. CMS also reports that visits occurred in the last days of life for 42.0% of patients, and a care index score of 9 was recorded.
Peaceful Hearts Hospice reports serving 65 ZIP codes from its Elkhorn, Nebraska office.
All figures in this profile come from CMS Care Compare data. Where a measure is not listed here, CMS has not published it for this hospice, which can occur simply because of a small number of surveyed patients rather than any indication of quality. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients; no cost details beyond that are provided here. Families are encouraged to verify current figures directly on Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Peaceful Hearts Hospice, LLC is Medicare-certified (CCN 281554) since November 15, 2022, 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?
Family caregivers gave this hospice a 5-star CAHPS rating, with 88% saying they would definitely recommend it and 91% rating their experience a 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its composite process score is 80.83, compared to the Nebraska state average of 97.56, placing it below the state average on this CMS measure.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Peaceful Hearts Hospice reports serving 65 ZIP codes from its Elkhorn, Nebraska office.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 65 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
The ownership type was not included in the data available for this profile; families can confirm this directly with the hospice or on Medicare Care Compare.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Peaceful Hearts Hospice has been Medicare-certified since November 15, 2022.
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 is focused on comfort for those with a life-limiting illness who have chosen to stop curative treatment, generally when a doctor estimates a life expectancy of six months or less.
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 giving up care or attention, and patients can leave hospice if their situation changes.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify care settings for this hospice; please contact the hospice directly to ask about where care is provided and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
Please contact the hospice directly to ask about the process for starting care and verify current details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver survey results, quality measure scores, service area, staffing, and how care is coordinated — contact the hospice directly with your specific questions.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Peaceful Hearts Hospice, LLC (CCN 281554) on Medicare Care Compare at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/281554?state=NE to view current CMS 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.