Southwest General Hospice
Strongsville, OH · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 361530)
CMS process measure: 98.66 (state average 97.03 — above state average)
Serves: 42 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (440) 816-4012 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Southwest General Hospice holds a 4-star family caregiver rating on CMS Care Compare, with 90% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it. Its composite process score of 98.66 is above the Ohio state average of 97.03.
Southwest General Hospice serves 42 ZIP codes from its office in Strongsville, Ohio, in Cuyahoga County.
Yes, Southwest General Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 361530, since 1988); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Southwest General Hospice is a non-profit hospice based in Strongsville, Ohio, serving families in Cuyahoga County and the surrounding region. The hospice has been Medicare-certified since August 30, 1988 (CCN 361530), meaning it has met federal requirements to provide hospice care under the Medicare hospice benefit for eligible patients whose doctor certifies a terminal prognosis.
According to CMS Care Compare survey data (CAHPS), Southwest General Hospice earned a 4-star family caregiver rating. Ninety percent of surveyed family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 89% rated their overall experience as 9 or 10 out of 10. These figures reflect the experiences reported by caregivers of patients who received care from this hospice.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently the hospice completed a bundle of recommended care processes, Southwest General Hospice scored 98.66, which is above the Ohio state average of 97.03. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and notes that 64.9% of patients received visits from hospice staff during the last days of life, based on the published data set.
Southwest General Hospice reports serving 42 ZIP codes from its Strongsville office. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data and should be verified directly with CMS or the hospice for the most current information. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible beneficiaries; no cost details beyond that are provided here.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Southwest General Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 361530) since August 30, 1988, and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients whose doctor certifies eligibility.
What do family caregivers say about this hospice in the CMS survey?
CMS Care Compare data shows a 4-star family caregiver rating, with 90% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend the hospice and 89% rating their experience 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 98.66, which is above the Ohio state average of 97.03, according to CMS data.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Southwest General Hospice reports serving 42 ZIP codes from its Strongsville, Ohio office in Cuyahoga County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 42 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
It is organized as a non-profit hospice. Ownership type is one factor families may consider, but CMS quality measures and CAHPS survey results are independent of ownership status.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since August 30, 1988.
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 typically for patients with a terminal prognosis who are choosing comfort-focused care instead of curative treatment.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means focusing on comfort and quality of life rather than treatments aimed at curing the illness; it does not mean giving up care, and patients can still receive medical attention for symptom relief and support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This data set does not specify where Southwest General Hospice provides care; please contact the hospice at (440) 816-4012 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The CMS data provided does not describe the intake process; contact Southwest General Hospice at (440) 816-4012 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, and the service area, all of which are reflected in CMS Care Compare data for this hospice.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Southwest General Hospice (CCN 361530) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/361530?state=OH.
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.