Summa Hospice
Akron, OH · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 361608)
CMS process measure: 98.36 (state average 97.03 — above state average)
Serves: 71 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (234) 200-1210 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Summa Hospice has a 3-star family caregiver rating from CMS, with 82% of surveyed caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 98.36 is above the Ohio state average of 97.03.
Summa Hospice serves 71 ZIP codes from its Akron, Ohio office in Summit County.
Yes, Summa Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 361608, since 1999); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Summa Hospice is a Medicare-certified hospice located in Akron, Ohio (Summit County), classified by CMS as an "Other" ownership type. It has been Medicare-certified since July 1, 1999, meaning it has provided hospice services under the Medicare program for over two decades.
According to CMS Care Compare's CAHPS Hospice Survey data, family caregivers who responded gave Summa Hospice an overall rating of 3 stars. Among those surveyed, 82% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 82% rated their overall experience of care between 9 and 10 on a 10-point scale.
On CMS's composite process quality measure, which reflects how consistently the hospice performed key care processes, Summa Hospice scored 98.36, which is above the Ohio state average of 97.03. CMS also reports a care index score of 9 and notes that visits occurred in the last days of life for 55.2% of patients, according to published data.
Summa Hospice's service area, as reported to CMS, covers 71 ZIP codes, reflecting a fairly broad reach from its Akron office.
All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data. Where CMS has not published a particular measure for this hospice, that is often due to small patient sample sizes and should not be read as an indicator of poor quality. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients; no cost information beyond that is available here. This profile does not describe specific staff, facilities, or services, as CMS data does not include those details.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Summa Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 361608) and has been since 1999. 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 Summa Hospice received a 3-star family caregiver rating, with 82% of respondents saying they would definitely recommend it and 82% rating their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Summa Hospice's composite process score is 98.36, which is above the Ohio state average of 97.03, according to CMS Care Compare data.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Summa Hospice serves 71 ZIP codes from its office in Akron, Summit County, Ohio.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 71 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
CMS classifies Summa Hospice's ownership type as "Other." Ownership type does not directly indicate quality of care, which is better assessed through CMS's survey and quality measures.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Summa Hospice has been Medicare-certified since July 1, 1999.
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 people who have stopped curative treatment and are typically expected to live 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 from curing an illness to comfort and quality of life; it does not mean giving up care, and patients can still receive treatment for symptoms and pain.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
CMS data does not specify where Summa Hospice delivers care; please contact the hospice at (234) 200-1210 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
CMS data does not include enrollment steps; please contact Summa Hospice directly at (234) 200-1210 to learn how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction ratings, how the hospice performs on CMS quality measures, the size of its service area, and how care is coordinated; you can also verify these details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view Summa Hospice's official CMS profile at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/361608?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.