The Care Team Hospice
Flint, MI · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 231648)
CMS process measure: 93.31 (state average 97.27 — below state average)
Serves: 262 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (888) 483-2273 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
The Care Team Hospice received a 4-star family caregiver rating, with 87% of surveyed families saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 93.31 is below the Michigan state average of 97.27.
The Care Team Hospice serves 262 ZIP codes from its office in Flint, Michigan, in Genesee County. Families should confirm coverage for their specific address directly with the hospice.
Yes, The Care Team Hospice is Medicare-certified, with CCN 231648, certified since December 16, 2015. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
The Care Team Hospice is a for-profit hospice agency based in Flint, Michigan, in Genesee County. It has been Medicare-certified since December 16, 2015, with CCN 231648. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients, as certified by a physician.
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey gave The Care Team Hospice an overall rating of 4 stars. Of those surveyed, 87% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 87% rated their experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
On CMS's composite process quality measure, The Care Team Hospice scored 93.31, which is below the Michigan state average of 97.27. CMS also reports that 68.1% of patients received visits from hospice staff in the final days of life, a separate care-process indicator published on Care Compare.
The Care Team Hospice reports serving a broad area, covering 262 ZIP codes from its Flint office. Families interested in service to a specific address should confirm directly with the hospice.
All figures above are drawn from CMS Care Compare data as published for this hospice; where a measure is not listed here, CMS has not published it for this hospice, which is often related to small patient survey counts rather than any indication of care quality. This profile does not include facility, staffing, or cost details beyond noting Medicare coverage, since that information was not provided in the source data.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. The Care Team Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 231648) since December 16, 2015, and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients certified by a physician.
What do family caregivers say about this hospice in the CMS survey?
In the CMS CAHPS Hospice Survey, this hospice received a 4-star rating, with 87% of families saying they would definitely recommend it and 87% rating their experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its composite process measure score is 93.31, which is below the Michigan state average of 97.27, according to CMS Care Compare data. CMS also reports that 68.1% of patients received visits from staff in the last days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
The Care Team Hospice reports serving 262 ZIP codes from its office in Flint, Michigan, in Genesee County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 262 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
The Care Team Hospice is a for-profit agency. Ownership type does not by itself determine care quality, but CMS publishes it as part of provider transparency.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
The Care Team Hospice has been Medicare-certified since December 16, 2015.
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 is generally for patients who have chosen to focus on comfort rather than curative treatment, typically when a doctor believes life expectancy is 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 abandoning care, and patients can still receive treatment for pain and other symptoms.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify care settings for this hospice; please contact The Care Team Hospice at (888) 483-2273 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe the enrollment process; please contact The Care Team Hospice at (888) 483-2273 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver support, how quickly staff respond, and how care quality compares to state averages; you can review this hospice's CMS survey results and quality scores and ask The Care Team Hospice directly at (888) 483-2273 for further detail.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up The Care Team Hospice directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/231648?state=MI to confirm its certification and quality data.
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.