Stein Hospice Services, Inc
Sandusky, OH · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 361542)
CMS process measure: 96.33 (state average 97.03 — at state average)
Serves: 67 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (419) 625-5269 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Stein Hospice Services has a 4-star family caregiver rating, with 90% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it, and its CMS composite process score of 96.33 is about at the Ohio state average of 97.03. These figures come from the CMS CAHPS survey and Care Compare quality data.
Stein Hospice Services serves 67 ZIP codes from its Sandusky, Ohio office in Erie County. Families outside that area should contact the hospice directly to confirm whether service is available.
Yes, Stein Hospice Services is Medicare-certified (CCN 361542, since 1990). The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Stein Hospice Services, Inc is a for-profit hospice based in Sandusky, Ohio, serving Erie County and surrounding areas. It has been Medicare-certified since January 31, 1990, meaning it has been providing hospice care to Medicare beneficiaries for over three decades.
According to CMS Care Compare data from its CAHPS family caregiver survey, Stein Hospice Services received an overall rating of 4 stars. Among surveyed family caregivers, 90% said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 88% rated the hospice's care between 9 and 10 on a 0-10 scale.
On the CMS composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice completes recommended care processes, Stein Hospice Services scored 96.33, which CMS classifies as at the state average of 97.03 for Ohio. CMS has also published a care index score of 9 and reports that 31.5% of patients received visits in the final days of life, according to the available data.
Stein Hospice Services reports serving 67 ZIP codes from its Sandusky office, reflecting a broad service area within the region.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a physician certifies eligibility. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data and reflect the most recently published survey and quality measure vintage available for this hospice. Families should verify current details directly with the hospice or through Care Compare.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Stein Hospice Services is Medicare-certified (CCN 361542) since January 31, 1990. 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 survey, Stein Hospice Services received a 4-star rating, with 90% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it and 88% rating the care 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Stein Hospice Services scored 96.33 on the CMS composite process measure, which CMS reports as at the state average of 97.03 for Ohio.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
It serves 67 ZIP codes from its Sandusky, Ohio office in Erie County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 67 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Stein Hospice Services is a for-profit hospice. Ownership type does not directly determine quality, but families may want to consider it alongside the CMS survey and quality scores.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since January 31, 1990, over 30 years.
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 curative treatment and typically have a life expectancy of six months or less.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort and quality of life rather than curing the underlying illness; it does not mean giving up care or support, and patients can still receive symptom management and medical attention.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify care settings for this hospice; contact Stein Hospice Services at (419) 625-5269 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; contact Stein Hospice Services at (419) 625-5269 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about caregiver satisfaction survey results, CMS quality scores, service area, and how care is coordinated; contact Stein Hospice Services at (419) 625-5269 for specifics not covered by CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Stein Hospice Services (CCN 361542) at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/361542?state=OH to review its current CMS ratings and quality 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.