Sanctuary Hospice
Canfield, OH · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 361662)
CMS process measure: 98.58 (state average 97.03 — above state average)
Serves: 106 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (330) 286-3435 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers gave Sanctuary Hospice a 3-star CAHPS rating, with 81% saying they would definitely recommend it. On CMS's composite process measure, it scored 98.58 compared to the Ohio state average of 97.03, putting it above the state average.
Sanctuary Hospice serves 106 ZIP codes from its Canfield, Ohio office in Mahoning County, according to CMS Care Compare data.
Yes, Sanctuary Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 361662, since 2012); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies their eligibility.
About this hospice
Sanctuary Hospice is a Medicare-certified hospice located in Canfield, Ohio (Mahoning County), operating under an ownership type of "Other" and certified by Medicare since March 22, 2012.
According to CMS Care Compare survey data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey gave Sanctuary Hospice an overall rating of 3 stars. Among respondents, 81% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 79% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 on a 10-point scale.
On CMS's composite process measure — which reflects how consistently a hospice delivers a bundle of recommended care processes — Sanctuary Hospice scored 98.58, compared to the Ohio state average of 97.03, placing it above the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 10, and 64.7% of patients had visits in the final days of life, per CMS data.
Sanctuary Hospice's service area spans 106 ZIP codes, reflecting a broad reach from its Canfield office.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible beneficiaries; no cost details are provided here. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data as reported by CMS; where a measure is not listed, CMS has not published it for this hospice, which can occur simply due to small patient counts and does not indicate poor quality. Families are encouraged to verify current details directly on Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Sanctuary Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 361662), certified since March 22, 2012. 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, Sanctuary Hospice received an overall 3-star family caregiver rating, with 81% saying they would definitely recommend it and 79% rating their experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Sanctuary Hospice's composite process score is 98.58, compared to the Ohio state average of 97.03, placing it above the state average, according to CMS data.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Sanctuary Hospice serves 106 ZIP codes from its office in Canfield, Mahoning County, Ohio, per CMS data.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 106 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
CMS lists Sanctuary Hospice's ownership type as "Other." Ownership type can inform families about organizational structure, but CMS quality measures reflect actual reported performance regardless of ownership.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Sanctuary Hospice has been Medicare-certified since March 22, 2012, according to CMS records.
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 for patients who 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 focus from curative treatment to comfort and quality of life; it does not mean giving up care — hospice teams work to manage symptoms and support patients and families during this time.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This is not specified in the available CMS data; please contact Sanctuary Hospice at (330) 286-3435 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 Sanctuary Hospice directly at (330) 286-3435 to learn how to begin care, and verify information on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about caregiver satisfaction scores, how a hospice's quality measures compare to state averages, and the geographic area served — Sanctuary Hospice's CAHPS ratings and composite score above are a starting point, but contact the hospice at (330) 286-3435 for further specifics.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Sanctuary Hospice directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/361662?state=OH to confirm current CMS-reported 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.