Suncrest Hospice
Omaha, NE · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 281553)
CMS process measure: 98.67 (state average 97.56 — above state average)
Serves: 56 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (402) 509-7655 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Suncrest Hospice received a 4-star rating from family caregivers in the CMS CAHPS survey, with 85% saying they would definitely recommend it. On CMS's composite process measure, it scored 98.67, above the Nebraska state average of 97.56.
Suncrest Hospice serves 56 ZIP codes from its Omaha, NE office in Douglas County.
Yes, Suncrest Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 281553, since March 2022); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Suncrest Hospice is a Medicare-certified hospice serving families in and around Omaha, Nebraska, in Douglas County. The provider has been Medicare-certified since March 9, 2022. CMS Care Compare data does not specify Suncrest's ownership type in the information provided, so families should confirm this detail directly with the hospice.
According to the CMS CAHPS family caregiver survey, Suncrest Hospice received a 4-star rating. Among surveyed caregivers, 85% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 83% rated their overall experience with the hospice a 9 or 10 on a 10-point scale. These figures reflect the experiences reported by family caregivers of patients who received care from this hospice.
On the CMS composite process measure, which reflects the proportion of recommended care processes delivered, Suncrest Hospice scored 98.67, which is above the Nebraska state average of 97.56. CMS also reported a care index score of 9 and a rate of 78.3% for visits occurring in the last days of life, based on the same data set.
Suncrest Hospice's service area, as listed in CMS data, spans 56 ZIP codes served from its Omaha office. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no cost information is provided here. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data as supplied for this listing.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from Suncrest Hospice?
Yes, Suncrest Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 281553, certified since March 9, 2022), and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
What do family caregivers say about Suncrest Hospice in the CMS survey?
In the CMS CAHPS survey, Suncrest Hospice received a 4-star rating, with 85% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it and 83% rating their experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does Suncrest Hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Suncrest Hospice's composite process score is 98.67, which is above the Nebraska state average of 97.56, according to CMS data.
What areas and ZIP codes does Suncrest Hospice serve?
Suncrest Hospice serves 56 ZIP codes from its office in Omaha, Nebraska, in Douglas County, per CMS data.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 56 this hospice reports serving.
Is Suncrest Hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
The ownership type was not included in the data provided; please contact Suncrest Hospice at (402) 509-7655 or check Medicare Care Compare to confirm this detail.
How long has Suncrest Hospice been Medicare-certified?
Suncrest Hospice has been Medicare-certified since March 9, 2022.
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 typically have a life expectancy of six months or less, as determined by a physician.
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, but it does not mean giving up on care or support during this time.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify where Suncrest Hospice delivers care; please contact them at (402) 509-7655 or check Medicare Care Compare for details.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
To begin hospice care with Suncrest Hospice, contact them directly at (402) 509-7655 and verify their current information on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about how care is coordinated, what support is available for caregivers, and how the hospice's CAHPS survey results and quality scores compare to other providers in the area; contact Suncrest Hospice at (402) 509-7655 for specifics.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Suncrest Hospice (CCN 281553) directly on Medicare Care Compare at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/281553?state=NE.
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.