Summit Hospice
Grandview Heights, OH · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 361689)
CMS process measure: 100 (state average 97.03 — above state average)
Serves: 55 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (614) 370-4453 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Summit Hospice holds 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-of-care score is 100.00, above the Ohio state average of 97.03.
Summit Hospice serves 55 ZIP codes from its office in Grandview Heights, Ohio, in Franklin County.
Yes, Summit Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 361689, since July 20, 2015); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies their eligibility.
About this hospice
Summit Hospice is a non-profit hospice serving Grandview Heights, Ohio and the surrounding Franklin County area. It has been Medicare-certified since July 20, 2015 (CCN 361689).
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey gave Summit Hospice a 5-star rating. Ninety-three percent said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 93% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
On CMS's composite process-of-care measure, Summit Hospice scored 100.00, above the Ohio state average of 97.03. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and notes that 69.6% of patients received visits from a hospice team member in the final days of life, based on the CMS data reported.
Summit Hospice's service area, as listed on Care Compare, covers 55 ZIP codes from its Grandview Heights office.
Care under Summit Hospice is covered by the Medicare hospice benefit for patients who qualify and whose physician certifies their eligibility; no cost figures are provided here beyond that. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data and reflect the reporting period published by CMS; families should confirm current details directly with the hospice or on Care Compare, since CMS updates these figures periodically.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Summit Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 361689) since July 20, 2015, and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for patients whose doctor certifies eligibility.
What do family caregivers say about this hospice in the CMS survey?
CMS Care Compare data shows a 5-star CAHPS family caregiver rating, with 93% saying they would definitely recommend Summit Hospice and 93% rating their experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Summit Hospice's composite process-of-care score is 100.00, which is above the Ohio state average of 97.03, according to CMS data.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Summit Hospice, based in Grandview Heights, Ohio (Franklin County), serves 55 ZIP codes per CMS Care Compare.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 55 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Summit Hospice is a non-profit organization. Ownership type can affect how a hospice reinvests revenue, but CMS quality measures should be reviewed regardless of ownership.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Summit Hospice has been Medicare-certified since July 20, 2015.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care can be provided alongside curative treatment at any stage of a serious illness, while hospice care focuses on comfort rather than cure for patients who typically have a life expectancy of six months or less. Both aim to relieve pain and improve quality of life.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus from curing an illness to comfort and quality of life; it does not mean giving up care, and patients can still receive treatment for pain and other symptoms.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The CMS data provided does not specify care settings for Summit Hospice; contact the hospice at (614) 370-4453 or check Medicare Care Compare for details.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe intake steps; please contact Summit Hospice directly at (614) 370-4453 to learn how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
You may want to ask about caregiver satisfaction scores, how quickly staff respond to needs, and how the hospice supports families — Summit Hospice's CMS ratings above can be a starting point, and you can ask the hospice directly at (614) 370-4453 for more.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Summit Hospice (CCN 361689) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/361689?state=OH to confirm current ratings and details.
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.