Providence Hospice
Wayne, NE · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 281520)
CMS process measure: 98.15 (state average 97.56 — at state average)
Serves: 14 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (402) 375-3800 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers who responded to the CMS survey said they would definitely recommend Providence Hospice 90% of the time, with 88% rating it 9 or 10 out of 10. On CMS's composite process measure, Providence Hospice scored 98.15 compared to the Nebraska state average of 97.56, putting it at the state average.
Providence Hospice serves 14 ZIP codes from its Wayne, Nebraska office, located in Wayne County. Families should contact the hospice directly to confirm whether their specific address falls within this service area.
Yes, Providence Hospice is Medicare-certified, with CCN 281520, certified since 1995. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients once a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Providence Hospice, located in Wayne, Nebraska (Wayne County), has been Medicare-certified since September 12, 1995, under CCN 281520. Its ownership is classified by CMS as "Other."
According to CMS Care Compare survey data, 90% of family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 88% gave the hospice an overall rating of 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS has not published a specific CAHPS star rating for this hospice in the data provided; this is often the case for hospices with smaller patient counts and does not imply lower quality.
On the CMS composite process measure, which reflects the share of recommended care processes delivered, Providence Hospice scored 98.15, compared to a Nebraska state average of 97.56 — placing it at the state average according to CMS's comparison. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and notes that visits occurred in the last days of life for 77.1% of patients, based on the data supplied.
Providence Hospice's service area, as reflected in this data, spans 14 ZIP codes served from its Wayne, Nebraska office.
All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no cost details are provided here beyond that. Families are encouraged to contact the hospice directly and review the Care Compare listing for the most current information.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Providence Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 281520), certified since September 12, 1995. 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, 90% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend Providence Hospice, and 88% rated it 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS has not published a separate star rating in the data provided, which is common for hospices with smaller patient counts and does not indicate poor quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Providence Hospice's composite process measure score is 98.15, compared to a Nebraska state average of 97.56, placing it at the state average according to CMS. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and that 77.1% of patients received visits in the last days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Providence Hospice serves 14 ZIP codes from its office in Wayne, Nebraska (Wayne County), according to CMS data.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 14 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
CMS classifies Providence Hospice's ownership type as "Other." Ownership type alone does not determine the quality of care a hospice provides.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Providence Hospice has been Medicare-certified since September 12, 1995.
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 specifically for patients who have a life-limiting illness and have chosen to focus on comfort rather than curative treatment, typically when a doctor certifies a prognosis of six months or less if the illness runs its normal course.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort, symptom relief, and quality of life rather than curing the underlying illness; patients can still receive treatment for pain and other symptoms, and some patients change their minds and leave hospice to resume curative treatment.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify where Providence Hospice delivers care. Please contact the hospice at (402) 375-3800 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 Providence Hospice directly at (402) 375-3800 and verify current details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about caregiver satisfaction scores, how care processes compare to state averages, the areas served, and how to begin care; Providence Hospice can be reached at (402) 375-3800 for specifics not covered in this data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review Providence Hospice's official CMS profile at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/281520?state=NE.
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.