Shrivers Hospice
Zanesville, OH · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 361699)
CMS process measure: 93.7 (state average 97.03 — below state average)
Serves: 99 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (740) 487-1241 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Shrivers Hospice has earned a 4-star family caregiver rating on the CMS CAHPS survey, with 89% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 93.70 is below the Ohio state average of 97.03.
Shrivers Hospice serves 99 ZIP codes from its office in Zanesville, Ohio, located in Muskingum County. Families in this broader area can contact the hospice directly to confirm whether their specific address is included.
Yes, Shrivers Hospice is Medicare-certified, with CCN 361699, certified since August 12, 2017. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Shrivers Hospice is a for-profit hospice serving Zanesville, Ohio and surrounding communities in Muskingum County. It has been Medicare-certified since August 12, 2017, identified in Medicare's system by CCN 361699.
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey gave Shrivers Hospice an overall rating of 4 stars. Among those surveyed, 89% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 86% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 on a 10-point scale. These figures reflect the experiences reported by caregivers of patients who received care, as published by CMS.
CMS also publishes a composite process measure score, which reflects how consistently a hospice performs a set of recommended care processes. Shrivers Hospice scored 93.70 on this composite measure, compared to a state average of 97.03 in Ohio, placing it below the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 for this hospice, and that 78.4% of patients received visits in their final days of life, based on the same CMS data set.
Shrivers Hospice reports serving 99 ZIP codes from its Zanesville office. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no cost information beyond this is provided here. All figures in this profile come from CMS Care Compare data and may be updated periodically by CMS; families are encouraged to review the current listing directly on Care Compare.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Shrivers Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 361699), certified since August 12, 2017. 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's CAHPS survey data shows Shrivers Hospice received a 4-star family caregiver rating, with 89% saying they would definitely recommend it and 86% rating their experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Shrivers Hospice's composite process score is 93.70, which is below the Ohio state average of 97.03, according to CMS Care Compare data.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Shrivers Hospice reports serving 99 ZIP codes from its Zanesville, Ohio office in Muskingum County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 99 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Shrivers Hospice is organized as a for-profit hospice. Ownership type alone doesn't determine quality of care; CMS quality and survey scores offer more direct insight into patient experience.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Shrivers Hospice has been Medicare-certified since August 12, 2017.
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 decided to focus on comfort rather than pursuing a cure, typically when a doctor certifies a life expectancy of six months or less if the illness runs its usual course.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care toward comfort, symptom relief, and quality of life rather than treatments aimed at curing the underlying illness; it does not mean giving up on care itself.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The CMS data provided doesn't specify care settings for Shrivers Hospice; please contact the hospice at (740) 487-1241 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
To begin the process, contact Shrivers Hospice directly at (740) 487-1241, and verify certification and details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction scores, quality measures, service area, and staffing; you can review Shrivers Hospice's published CMS figures and ask the hospice directly at (740) 487-1241 for anything not covered by CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Shrivers Hospice (CCN 361699) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/361699?state=OH to confirm 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.