Southerncare South Bend
Mishawaka, IN · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 151582)
CMS process measure: 95.37 (state average 97.51 — below state average)
Serves: 228 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (574) 259-0895 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Southerncare South Bend has a 3-star CAHPS family caregiver rating, with 79% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it. On CMS's composite process quality measure, it scored 95.37, below the Indiana state average of 97.51.
Southerncare South Bend serves 228 ZIP codes from its Mishawaka, Indiana office in St. Joseph County.
Yes, Southerncare South Bend is Medicare-certified (CCN 151582, since 2003); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Southerncare South Bend is a for-profit hospice located in Mishawaka, Indiana, serving families in St. Joseph County and the surrounding region. The hospice has been Medicare-certified since September 2, 2003, under CMS Certification Number (CCN) 151582.
According to CMS Care Compare CAHPS survey data, family caregivers gave Southerncare South Bend an overall rating of 3 stars. Among caregivers surveyed, 79% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 78% rated the hospice 9 or 10 on a 10-point scale. These figures reflect the experiences reported by families of patients who received care.
On CMS's composite process quality measure, Southerncare South Bend scored 95.37, which is below the Indiana state average of 97.51. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and notes that 65.8% of patients received visits in the last days of life, per the most recent published data. Where a measure is not listed here, it means CMS has not published that figure for this hospice, often due to small patient counts — this does not indicate poor quality.
Southerncare South Bend's service area covers 228 ZIP codes from its Mishawaka office. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients. All figures in this profile come from CMS Care Compare data and are subject to CMS's publication schedule and updates.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Southerncare South Bend is Medicare-certified (CCN 151582) since September 2, 2003. 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 gives Southerncare South Bend a 3-star family caregiver rating, with 79% saying they would definitely recommend the hospice and 78% rating it 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its composite process measure score is 95.37, which is below the Indiana state average of 97.51, according to CMS Care Compare.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Southerncare South Bend serves 228 ZIP codes from its office in Mishawaka, St. Joseph County, Indiana.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 228 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Southerncare South Bend is a for-profit hospice. Ownership type is one factor CMS publishes, but it should be weighed alongside quality and survey measures rather than on its own.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since September 2, 2003.
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 patients who have stopped seeking a cure and typically have a life expectancy of six months or less, as determined by a physician.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the goal of care from curing an illness to comfort and quality of life; patients can still receive care for pain, symptoms, and emotional support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify care settings for this hospice; contact Southerncare South Bend at (574) 259-0895 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe intake steps; contact Southerncare South Bend at (574) 259-0895 to learn how to begin care and verify current information on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction scores, how quality measures compare to state averages, service area coverage, and how to reach the hospice — all of which are noted in this profile where CMS has published data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Southerncare South Bend (CCN 151582) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/151582?state=IN to confirm current ratings and measures.
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.