Suburban Hospice, Inc
Noblesville, IN · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 151547)
CMS process measure: 86.3 (state average 97.51 — below state average)
Serves: 79 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (317) 468-4522 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Suburban Hospice, Inc has earned a 5-star family caregiver rating on the CMS CAHPS survey, with 93% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 86.30 is below the Indiana state average of 97.51.
Suburban Hospice, Inc serves 79 ZIP codes from its Noblesville, IN office in Hamilton County. Families can contact the hospice directly to confirm whether their specific ZIP code falls within this service area.
Yes, Suburban Hospice, Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN 151547, since 1996); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Suburban Hospice, Inc is a government-owned hospice located in Noblesville, Hamilton County, Indiana. It has been Medicare-certified since February 23, 1996, meaning it has met federal standards for hospice care for nearly three decades.
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey gave this hospice a 5-star family caregiver rating. Ninety-three percent of respondents said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 90% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10. These figures reflect the experiences of surveyed caregivers whose loved ones received care here.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects the consistency of certain care processes, Suburban Hospice, Inc scored 86.30, which is below the Indiana state average of 97.51. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and notes that visits occurred in the last days of life for 82.1% of patients, based on the data CMS has published.
Suburban Hospice, Inc reports serving 79 ZIP codes from its Noblesville office, reflecting a broad service area in the surrounding region.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data as provided; families are encouraged to review the most current data directly on Care Compare.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Suburban Hospice, Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN 151547) since February 23, 1996, and 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?
Family caregivers gave this hospice a 5-star rating on the CAHPS Hospice Survey, with 93% saying they would definitely recommend it and 90% rating their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its CMS composite process score is 86.30, which is below the Indiana state average of 97.51.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Suburban Hospice, Inc reports serving 79 ZIP codes from its Noblesville, Hamilton County, Indiana office.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 79 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
It is government-owned; ownership type is one factor families may consider alongside quality measures, but CMS data does not indicate that one ownership type produces better care than another.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since February 23, 1996.
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 those with a terminal diagnosis who have chosen to stop curative treatment.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting focus to comfort and quality of life rather than curative treatment for the terminal illness; it does not mean giving up care or support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
CMS data provided does not specify care settings for this hospice; please contact Suburban Hospice, Inc at (317) 468-4522 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
Please contact Suburban Hospice, Inc at (317) 468-4522 to learn about starting care, and verify current information on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about caregiver satisfaction ratings, quality measure scores, service area, and how visits are scheduled near end of life; contact Suburban Hospice, Inc at (317) 468-4522 for specifics.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view Suburban Hospice, Inc's official CMS profile at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/151547?state=IN.
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.